Kasakato said:
Now that's good money. If that was the case round here I'd be laughing!
But with that in mind it's got to be worth looking into making a tank this side of the Altlantic.
How easy is it to build a tank?
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Now that's good money. If that was the case round here I'd be laughing!
But with that in mind it's got to be worth looking into making a tank this side of the Altlantic.
tricksterpup
It's SPRING!!! BUNNIE RABBITS
Check out this Thread at the reeftank.com
http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36063
This is a step by step thread on a 450 gal tank. he has his plans there and every thing. The thread is about 69 pages long though..
http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36063
This is a step by step thread on a 450 gal tank. he has his plans there and every thing. The thread is about 69 pages long though..
Tricksterpup, if found this:
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diytanksrefugiums/
it's got plans and instructions for many different types of aquariums, plus a link to a glass thickness calculator.
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/diytanksrefugiums/
it's got plans and instructions for many different types of aquariums, plus a link to a glass thickness calculator.
What do people think of this too?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3212&item=4370340445&rd=1
it's a link to where i can buy some really cheap aquarium sealant. It says it's expired but that sealant lasts for years. Is that true or does that sound dodgy?
Still haven't made any plans though. just thought it was a good deal incase i do decide to do it one day. plus it might be good to have about if the seals on my existing tanks start to leak.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3212&item=4370340445&rd=1
it's a link to where i can buy some really cheap aquarium sealant. It says it's expired but that sealant lasts for years. Is that true or does that sound dodgy?
Still haven't made any plans though. just thought it was a good deal incase i do decide to do it one day. plus it might be good to have about if the seals on my existing tanks start to leak.
tricksterpup
It's SPRING!!! BUNNIE RABBITS
Cloud,
From my knowledge, It would probably be far cheaper and easier in the long run doing a tank out of plexi glass.
I own a plexi glass tank, its cracked now, do to heat from my Metal Halid bulbs but I would pick another up in a heart beat or build another if I wanted a larger one for a reef or freshwater setups.
Plus it is really nice how Greg showed the people on the thread how he went about it and all the parts he picked up and the discussion from the thread in building his tank.
From my knowledge, It would probably be far cheaper and easier in the long run doing a tank out of plexi glass.
I own a plexi glass tank, its cracked now, do to heat from my Metal Halid bulbs but I would pick another up in a heart beat or build another if I wanted a larger one for a reef or freshwater setups.
Plus it is really nice how Greg showed the people on the thread how he went about it and all the parts he picked up and the discussion from the thread in building his tank.
Not convinced with plexi glass. From what I've heard it scratches, and i'm worried about breakages. Glass is'nt too expensive round here.
But that guys log is deffinatelly good reading. and lots of things toi think about too. thanks
But that guys log is deffinatelly good reading. and lots of things toi think about too. thanks
try www.reefcentral.com I've been over there reading about DIY tanks. There a a few people that have been building acrylic tanks for years and there is even a step by step thread.
On the DIY tank I wouldn't go small, the larger the tank that more bang for your buck. I plan on a 225 Gallon acrylic it will cost just under $300, plus time but I've got that, and I'm not in a rush. Its also going to be the measurements that will fit where I would like it. I might build a 75 gallon first but 48"l x 18"h x 20"W a little different than the standard but once again wider to fit my needs.
You can look in to plywood tanks, glass, and acrylic, cinder block, and see what will " fit " for where you want the tank.
On the DIY tank I wouldn't go small, the larger the tank that more bang for your buck. I plan on a 225 Gallon acrylic it will cost just under $300, plus time but I've got that, and I'm not in a rush. Its also going to be the measurements that will fit where I would like it. I might build a 75 gallon first but 48"l x 18"h x 20"W a little different than the standard but once again wider to fit my needs.
You can look in to plywood tanks, glass, and acrylic, cinder block, and see what will " fit " for where you want the tank.
tricksterpup
It's SPRING!!! BUNNIE RABBITS
Oooo. now a cinder block tank, that aint going anywhere.N8DOGG said:
its there for life of the house, cant decide to tear it down and move it down stairs.
N8 - Can't find a link to tank building on there. But your 200+ project sounds really cool. you should keep a blog of your progress.
EDIT: found the D.I.Y bit. Was in the section cunningly marked 'Do It Yourself'. Doh!
Looks useful.
EDIT: found the D.I.Y bit. Was in the section cunningly marked 'Do It Yourself'. Doh!
Looks useful.
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cloud said:
I will I'm just starting to get the funds back on the plus side and with a promotion coming (maybe tomorrow) I should be up and back running soon. :dog: I have the stand framed out just need to make it a few more inches longer and finish it.
Try this
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=390652
thats the point of the cinder block - if you have to live in a house for 30yrs why not have a very large tank thats there with you.
