i know this doesnt belong here......

[K_S_W_I_S_S]

but........... if i were to atteampt to make a tank that was 6-8 ft long 2ft high and 3-4 feet wide, what do you think the costs would be???? or, does anyone know where i might be able to find prices for the products i will need? and should i use glass or acrylic? and i did post this in DIY

[bizzy928]

I would not risk it unless you really know what you are doing.

[BluEyes]

take a look at www.garf.org scroll down on the frame on the left - towards the bottom, under DIY, they have plans for tanks.
Be careful, and test it outside first - that much water slipped could just be a mess...
Alot of the cost will depend on what you build it out of - all glass? plexi? plywood w/ glass front?

anyways, definately make sure your floor is good for it! that's between 270-480 gallons, so figure 1.5-2.5 tons filled w/ substrate, decor, stand, etc...

[K_S_W_I_S_S]

i forgot to say, it will be plywood and glass..... im gonna try to find someone who might know someone who knows someone i might be able to get the glass from for a cheap price... and the floor is cement...

[thom336]

firstly - make sure the stand is strong, have brick pillars, and a thick piece of good quality wood across the top of them, with thick polystyrine to even it out beneath the tank.

secondly - i wouldnt go for cheap glass. pay extra and get good quality - it will be better in the long run, and you will appriciate it more in the end.

thirdly - make sure you get the thicknesses of your glass right. im not sure about thicknesses, but if i were you i would check with reputable glass manufaturers which ones they would recommend, and ask in you lfs - they should be able to help you by telling you about the thickness of glass they make their tanks out of, if they do. if they dont, then find someone who does. i'd imagine it would have to be very thick - especially the base.

hope this helps.

oh, and id imagine this will cost you hundreds of pounds...not sure about dollars, but it will be an awful lot, even if you do go for cheap glass.

[beviking]

No idea what it would cost. Shouldn't be too hard to find out. Price the glass and someone who has built one b4 should have an idea on cost for plywood and supplies. Go for it!! That would be truly awesome!

[K_S_W_I_S_S]

if i can do it for about 500$ i will, i dont know where i will put it, cuz im gonna turn 17 next month on the 6th and i will tell ppl to just give me money for my b-day.... i own my own house right now, but im living with my mom and her husband and we have people renting my house, so when i turn 18 i will have a place to put it...but until then i will have to keep it put up in my dads garage... or maybe i can get my dad to move into my house and i can live with him... and then i can have all the freedom i want also :)