Can you build your own fish tank? I'm looking at 100 to 120 gallon size. Anyone with any experience with this? Or possibly an L shaped tank...could be 4 to 5 foot per side. Is thie cost effective, and can it be done and have it look decent?
Do it yourself tank..is it possible?
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Yes, its very common. There are lots of threads on this actually
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Basically, it is not usually cost effective until past 200-300 gallons. Even then, you better have some skills to trust yourself with some silicone and that much water! Did I mention it's a hassle?
Yes, it can be done, but unless you want to spend more money (or are trying to get a custom shaped tank) it would be easier/cheaper to buy it.
.Basically, it is not usually cost effective until past 200-300 gallons. Even then, you better have some skills to trust yourself with some silicone and that much water! Did I mention it's a hassle?
Yes, it can be done, but unless you want to spend more money (or are trying to get a custom shaped tank) it would be easier/cheaper to buy it.
Just remember never build any tank bigger than your house's largest doorway unless you plan to make it permanently part of the house. 
Thanks guys..gosh..I'm an idiot...I thought I posted this in freshwater DIY...was looking through the posts...thinking...what did I do??? :sim:
I did a thread search briefly and didn't find what I was looking for. I know people build them...just not sure if possible to do it well and have look good. My husband (who already thinks I'm a nut) looked at me like I had a screw loose when I suggested it this afternoon so it's probably a no go.
I did a thread search briefly and didn't find what I was looking for. I know people build them...just not sure if possible to do it well and have look good. My husband (who already thinks I'm a nut) looked at me like I had a screw loose when I suggested it this afternoon so it's probably a no go.