Hello,
I started my 225 gallon tank build last night with my son. I went to the local family owned lumber shop (much better cuts, key to the project) and bought two sheets of 4 x 8 x 3/4 Birch plywood. had the sheets cut so that I could assemble a 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 2ft tank. Cut out the front leaving a 2 1/2 inch frame for the glass (cost of wood, 3 inch screws and glue: 91.00 usd).
Tomorrow I am going to lay resin (entire interior) and surf cloth (in the corners and edges). Once that cures I will lay down some royal blue brush-able gelcoat.
Last part of the main tank will be the 3/8 inch sheet glass that will be the display panel. I was going to go with 1/2 inch but it looks like over kill.
I ordered a pair of 1 1/2 inch bulkhead from Ebay that will be the exit for the water into the sump. Still haven't planned the sump yet. Hoping to find a cheap 29 gallon or 55 gallon tank to make a wet/dry with (your suggestions are welcome).
This tank will house my arowana and hopefully a pair (male/female) of stingrays.
I also included a picture of the arowana's current home.
Enjoy!
I started my 225 gallon tank build last night with my son. I went to the local family owned lumber shop (much better cuts, key to the project) and bought two sheets of 4 x 8 x 3/4 Birch plywood. had the sheets cut so that I could assemble a 3 ft. x 5 ft. x 2ft tank. Cut out the front leaving a 2 1/2 inch frame for the glass (cost of wood, 3 inch screws and glue: 91.00 usd).
Tomorrow I am going to lay resin (entire interior) and surf cloth (in the corners and edges). Once that cures I will lay down some royal blue brush-able gelcoat.
Last part of the main tank will be the 3/8 inch sheet glass that will be the display panel. I was going to go with 1/2 inch but it looks like over kill.
I ordered a pair of 1 1/2 inch bulkhead from Ebay that will be the exit for the water into the sump. Still haven't planned the sump yet. Hoping to find a cheap 29 gallon or 55 gallon tank to make a wet/dry with (your suggestions are welcome).
This tank will house my arowana and hopefully a pair (male/female) of stingrays.
I also included a picture of the arowana's current home.
Enjoy!