Red Eared Slider question

[DAVIDFBT]

I think I'll go for 4' X 5' X 2' one. For such a big tank, (300 Gallons) that price is pretty low. Since my dad really loves turtles, this is one project that I won't have to buy everything myself and I won't have to beg and plead with my parents for one more animal. :grinyes:

 

[Vicious_Fish]

I used epoxy resin from www.masepoxies.com and really liked it. Get the slow curing stuff with the longest pot life. It was the cheapest I could find.

Ah...sploke, I was hoping you'd chime in. You should post your link to your very nice home made Alligator Snapper tank.

 

[Sploke]

Here's the link:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/blog.php?b=578

The epoxy is generally the most expensive single thing for the plywood tank, even more than glass possibly. I used the half-gallon kit from MAS and it was just enough, and I think it ran me about 65-70 bucks, maybe a little less. My tank is 4'x5'x18", and it has a false wall that had to be sealed as well. I also used fiberglass cloth in the seams, which used a lot of resin as well. So far, it has resisted scratching very well, between the turtle's claws and sliding rocks around during tank cleanings.