just a great looking tank. is this on a basement floor? I can only imagine the weight of a tank. I know for our fire apparatus tankers 3,500 gallons uses a tandem axle truck frame. If you dont support the floor or its not structurally sound, your tank wont be there very long.
4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)
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The floor is 10" of concrete and not a basement. The weight is distributed over 100 sq. ft., which equates to about 385 lbs per sq. ft. It's not going anywhere.
Was able to talk to my best fish friend late this afternoon and wow, what spawned from that conversation amazed even me. I had a lot of speculation and doubt about the way the tank was going to be built and if I was going to be able to make reasonable progress on my own without Ken's help.
Today, I redesigned the whole tank using some ideas from Joe Salvatori's 1700 gallon tank and Necroanis from MFK's catfish tank. I can't wait for this weekend to get here. This new design increases the capacity, makes it immensely stronger, and makes it to where I can do the entire build solo except for putting the acrylic in place.
Today, I redesigned the whole tank using some ideas from Joe Salvatori's 1700 gallon tank and Necroanis from MFK's catfish tank. I can't wait for this weekend to get here. This new design increases the capacity, makes it immensely stronger, and makes it to where I can do the entire build solo except for putting the acrylic in place.
Most of the cleanup I needed to get done has been taken care of, but the rain wasn't cooperating tonight. I have the 135 to move out tomorrow, some spots that need to be kilz'd on the wall that will be blocked by the right side of the tank, one wiring move, and empty out a little more miscellaneous out into the garage. After that, I'm off to Lowe's to pick up some lumber and other supplies I need then I'll be screwing and gluing all day long Saturday and Sunday.
Progress from today. Rain wouldn't cooperate, but I still was able to get most of the foundation for the walls done. The 2x6 tabs facing into the tank are to tie the floor to the walls once the acrylic is in place.
You can see the very little clearing on the exterior door and the french doors can no longer be used. I'll get the 135 out later. I can stand it on end on my tank cart and move it if I can't get it done before the walls are finished.
You can see the very little clearing on the exterior door and the french doors can no longer be used. I'll get the 135 out later. I can stand it on end on my tank cart and move it if I can't get it done before the walls are finished.
BTW, internal dimensions 146" L x 94.5" minus whatever thickness of plywood I end up using and excluding the recess for the front window.
