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just wondering does anybody here know on how to do a fiberglass tank.
i'm thinking of doing on the sixe will be a 6x4x3 tank....
anyone can help me here...
a plywood tank lined with resin/epoxy and fiberglass cloth ?
sohfatfish
08-24-2005, 5:02 AM
I think buy better lah... 6x4x3 is like 2 tons of water. Unless you are very sure that you can build one to withstand that kind of weight and pressure, buying is better peace of mind.
a plywood tank lined with resin/epoxy and fiberglass cloth ?
can plywood tank withstand the water pressure?... if yess... what is the thickness of the plywood should i use.....
NeonTetraFan
08-25-2005, 1:58 AM
I don't think it would, and if you aren't lining it with something, it will rot.
I wouldnt try that I dont think it will hold up under that pressure very well.
Caveman
08-30-2005, 3:34 PM
If you were to construct a steel frame to fit the plywood tank in then it would easily be able to withstand 2 tons of pressure but it seems like to much trouble to go threw to make such a tank.
hardb0iled
08-30-2005, 8:00 PM
Has been done many times before, the basics are you build a reinforced plywood box, leave a window in at least one side, line the box with fibreglass and 2 part resin, place either glass or acrylic sheet in the window and there you have it! Of course there is alot more to it than that but thats the very basics. When my Murray Cod gets too big I hope to look at building one myself. :D
Heres some links to some other peoples plywood tanks:
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=86577&highlight=
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=54885&highlight=
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php
There are others around on the net too if you look hard enough! :thumbsup:
yoda73
03-16-2006, 10:24 PM
fiberglass is usually how they are built at publis aquaria
eh1421
03-16-2006, 10:30 PM
garf.org
and yes it can be done
as for fibreglass, you just have to be careful to make sure you get it right into the corners. if you leave any gaps behind the fibreglass in the corners, it will crack over time with the weight of the water.
the other way I have seen people do it recently is by using cement sheet coated with waterproof cement paint.
good luck if you decide to go ahead
cheers
zennzzo
03-20-2006, 11:22 PM
The fiberglass resin with the roving and mat are where the strenght is...Make sure to reinforce the corners and you'll be fine...
Good Luck! :thumbsup:
fishyz
03-21-2006, 10:53 AM
Plywood is usually strong enough for this kind of stuff, but if you don't think it would work you could make the tank out of concrete on all of the side except for the front. You could the use a sheet of plexiglas for that.
tyler100
03-26-2006, 12:03 PM
yupp thats what i would do.