Wooden Tanks?

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• Jan 13, 2003

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Has anyone here actually built one, and how long have you had it? I am seriously considering building one this summer aprox 225 gallons. 72 x 24 x30. I have looked at the GARF plans and it seems easy enough and cost effecient. (Actually I am going to have help from "pro" carpenters and painters). But besides all the endorsements on the pages I would like to know how they hold up and if any maintenance is required to have it last for years to come.

 

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With good quality epoxy and good workmanship, it will last virtually forever.

 

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what are GARF plans?

 

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Go to Garf.org and click on How to pages. There are various designs for tanks, stands lighting.

 

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As far as epoxies go, check out aquaticecosystems.com. They're a commercial aquaculture supplier that sell epoxy paints specially made for doing just that. As well as just about everything else you can imagine.

 

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• Feb 22, 2003

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Hey moose,
if you ever decide to make one of these tanks...
feel free to make a couple and i'll buy one from you

Huy