You could do something like that. I was a actually talking about 2x4 framing like I did with my build. Basically built like you would build house walls and floors. The example you posted would be ideal for a very large tank in the 1000 gallon and up range. It makes a very heavy tank and isn't really necessary for a shorter build with less pressure being applied to the side. The tank that I built has 2x4 framed sides with 2 layers of plywood and the base is built with 2x10s and a double layer of plywood. Its a good idea to start small and move your way up. My first plywood tank was a 60 gallon along with a couple acrylic tanks that I built and currenty a 450 gallon. Im alway planning for bigger and better tanks that I can build someday.
Ok, I understand. I was on mobile and couldn't look at your post at the time, but I saw what you mean now. It looks really nice! I've been thinking a lot about it, and I'd probably try building a 120 tall first out of plywood, use it for plecos. Because they're bottom dwellers, I plan on getting a 55g tank from petcos dpg sale, and using the pane to cover the bottom of the tank. They'll be like 3" at the top that aren't visible, but It won't matter. I'll be doing tons of research before I even attempt that. It'll give me tons of experience with making overflows and a sump and all of that stuff before I go onto something that could potentially ruin a house if it fails. Thank you so much for your help, I'll keep looking at stuff and researching the crap out of plywood builds. Maybe i should post is specifically in the filtration sub, but, on one of their stickies, they mention a flow curve. Do you know how I would find that for individual pumps? With the stand, the tank would likely be 5' tall at the water level. Sorry for a million questions!
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