400 gallon Glass Build
- Thread starter CANAMONSTER
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Mike is there a reason why u chose to use an overflow box? Instead of just maybe having strainers in the bulkhead?
I was thinking some day down the road, I'd do a build similar to this to house my sharks. Keep up to the good work, I hope the seam holds on the bottom.
Thanks man, I'm all nervous filling any tank regardless of the seem lol. Honestly I was going to go the plywood bottom route but I know chemically silicone sticks best to glass so I choose this two piece bottom route. They build all large glass this way. The absolute most important aspect with the two piece bottom is building the stand rock solid especially underneath that joint to avoid any movement. I have some framing experience and went ahead and built this stand with all double 2x6s and basically built exactly like a house wall and floor. So the joint (seam) is actually 1⅛ inch thick now which is probably the strongest point on the bottom. This Tank has 4 tubes of structural silicone
A few reasons, I don't actually have alot of experience with drains and sumps but from what I hear just drains alone with no box can fluctuate water levels. With the box from what I have read it's a much more stable drain system as well as it's surface skimming properties, which really helps with removing the oils and slime from the surface which then also for better oxygen exchange. Might not make a difference with fresh but I figured it could only benefit.
Small update. Tank is filled and running perfectly! Sorry don't mind the black tape. I was checking if I want to put a piece of trim to hide water line or leave it rimless
