Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I've had a browse around - you guys know your stuff.
A quick introduction, my name is Jason (25yrs) and I live on the Isle of Man. I've been keeping fish now for a year, very successfully. I have a 230ltr high flow tank with small clown loach, a 70 litre for tetra and a male betta and finally a 50litre with guppies.
What I'd like to do is take the next step in the hobby, and build my own tank. The dimensions I'd like to end up with are 8ftx2ftx2ft. I'm now struggling to decide whether or not to go with 100% glass or, a plywood/glass tank. I originally researched building an Acrylic aquarium, but for a single 8ftx4ft cast acrylic sheet thick enough is £950 where I live. Having it imported from the US which looks much cheaper really isn't an option due to where I reside.
This build has to be 100% water tight, as I can't afford to have over 800litres of water on the floor.
What is the more secure build? Glass with braces along the top, or, a plywood tank?
I've starting to lean towards to the plywood option, despite the cost difference after spending money on quality marine epoxy and fibreglass cloth.
As Im new to this, your advice is very much valued. Any help with plans would also be outstanding.
thank you in advance.
Jason
A quick introduction, my name is Jason (25yrs) and I live on the Isle of Man. I've been keeping fish now for a year, very successfully. I have a 230ltr high flow tank with small clown loach, a 70 litre for tetra and a male betta and finally a 50litre with guppies.
What I'd like to do is take the next step in the hobby, and build my own tank. The dimensions I'd like to end up with are 8ftx2ftx2ft. I'm now struggling to decide whether or not to go with 100% glass or, a plywood/glass tank. I originally researched building an Acrylic aquarium, but for a single 8ftx4ft cast acrylic sheet thick enough is £950 where I live. Having it imported from the US which looks much cheaper really isn't an option due to where I reside.
This build has to be 100% water tight, as I can't afford to have over 800litres of water on the floor.
What is the more secure build? Glass with braces along the top, or, a plywood tank?
I've starting to lean towards to the plywood option, despite the cost difference after spending money on quality marine epoxy and fibreglass cloth.
As Im new to this, your advice is very much valued. Any help with plans would also be outstanding.
thank you in advance.
Jason