So this is my First attempt at building a tank.
saw where alot of flaws were with wood and wanted to come up with a design strong enough for the largest of monster tank builds. Made out of my steel. so the size and way this tank is framed and build is complete over kill. but easily built.
the rough dimensions are 5'x2'x4'x2'x5' the two 5' are a 90deg. against the back wall. the 2'x4'x2' will be glass front. height will be 30"
everything on this build is over kill, but i want to see what i can do, and want to show what can be done. why the odd shape, and spray foam for insulation values. as all plumbing can be run through the wall and not around the outside, but still insulated. which would also add strength. and save space. as well as steel is so much lighter than wood.
rough cost in steel would be less than $100
plywood will be around $75 including finishing
spray foam $25
waterproofing $20-$40
Glass $UNKNOWN might be installed professionally as im not sure if i will trust my self joining glass on a 45.
entire tank custom built of glass was going to be $5500
saw where alot of flaws were with wood and wanted to come up with a design strong enough for the largest of monster tank builds. Made out of my steel. so the size and way this tank is framed and build is complete over kill. but easily built.
the rough dimensions are 5'x2'x4'x2'x5' the two 5' are a 90deg. against the back wall. the 2'x4'x2' will be glass front. height will be 30"
everything on this build is over kill, but i want to see what i can do, and want to show what can be done. why the odd shape, and spray foam for insulation values. as all plumbing can be run through the wall and not around the outside, but still insulated. which would also add strength. and save space. as well as steel is so much lighter than wood.
rough cost in steel would be less than $100
plywood will be around $75 including finishing
spray foam $25
waterproofing $20-$40
Glass $UNKNOWN might be installed professionally as im not sure if i will trust my self joining glass on a 45.
entire tank custom built of glass was going to be $5500