800 Gallon Aquarium Build

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daddie12

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I've decided to build an 800 gallon aquarium using a design i've seen on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7nKf_kE4YI

I've completed the frame and waterproofing stages of the tank. I'd like some helpful ideas or tips on the type and size of glass to use for the tank. I've decided to use 3/4th inch glass instead of lexan or acrylic.

I'd also like some "out of the box" ideas on 3 stage filtration. I'd like to have the sump under the aquarium. The aquarium will sit on a cinderblock & Plywood stand. Here are the photos of the frame before and after waterproofing...I'll have some more photos of the tank once I put the glass on and test its ability to hold water...

The tank is going to sit in the storage room wall which is behind the tank in the photos. I'm going to cut a hole into that wall and eventually close the car port in and create a man cave!!!!!!
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floridagar

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saw that video was thinking the same thing till i realized i would never be able to fit that thing in my basement unless i built it down here Lol Nice build hope for the best Looks amazing
 
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buddha1200

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Well my suggestion would be to ask the man who built the oringal on (greenterra)is a member on this site and no one could tell you better than him,looks good so far,but how are you going to get the glass inside your openings in the top look to small. check out greenterra's threads on his build it will be well worth your while.
 
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convictpleco

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expense of the whole build?
 
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daddie12

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Let's see...
Plywood $250
Fiberglass Resin - $200
Misc Tools & Fiberglass - $250
Misc items $100
So so far i'm under my budget....but i still have glass to buy which is going to be about $670
oh and I paid the guy who helped me build the tank $200
 
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daddie12

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The glass is shorter than the glass is long/tall so I should be able to bring it into the front of the tank and tilt it in order to stand it up...i've tested that with a large piece of cardboard lol.
 
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convictpleco

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Thats pretty sweet maybe ill have to do one.:grinno:
 
buddha1200

buddha1200

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check your openings in the top to make sure you can fit the glass,before you seal it all up,the glass has to be able to slide in the top to fit properly.btw nice job on the fiberglass
 
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buddha1200

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daddie12;4616175; said:
The glass is shorter than the glass is long/tall so I should be able to bring it into the front of the tank and tilt it in order to stand it up...i've tested that with a large piece of cardboard lol.
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sorry didnt see that before i posted,did you check out greenterras build thread(dont know how to post links maybe some one could post a link to his thread for you)alot of good info on it
 
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