Inspired by All the big tank builders - my 3x DYI 800 gal ply/fibreglass tanks

Rcarte22

Feeder Fish
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Mar 1, 2015
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just started working on three ply/fibreglass 800gallon (3000 litres) 2400x600x600mm glass fronted (15mm thick)
image.jpgHere just Grinding surface off Form Ply for better resin adhesion

have predrilled, countersunk and screwed each edge - all butt joints
Routered all edges so glass matt goes round corners better

image.jpgOther two tanks we are starting to apply resin and glass

more updates as we progress

the tanks will be used for billabong setups with turtles, barramundi, Saratoga, sooty grunter, tarpon, turtles and other local billabong species to Darwin NT Australia
water will be pumped into these tanks we r building and overflow directed towards large outdoor storage and filtering system
turn over of water will be very high

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Evz jardini

Jardini
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Wow your certainly not messing around :D:thumbup: look forward to seeing those setup , your stock plan sounds great

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Rcarte22

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Mar 1, 2015
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Started glassing tanks today - internals first
image.jpgStudents loving their fashion statement disposable overalls!!!!
image.jpgYr 10 students and the three tanks being glassed
image.jpgRolling on resin
image.jpgRemoving air from glass with metal rollers

in 1.5 hours got the inside bottom and then back internal wall done on each of the three tanks
students were quite enthused and really applied themselves despite the 'wonderful' fumes
getting a large fan for next week! And plenty of extra metal rollers (right name?)
hope their enthusiasm is maintained

also think my calculations on litres not right for tank volume. Get back on that one.
2400x600x600mm is tank size

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Rcarte22

Feeder Fish
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Mar 1, 2015
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Darwin, NT Australia
thanks for litres re-calculation - 864litres max capacity in each tank good to know LxDxW /1000000

sorry no re-edit of previous posts so images are still twisted
however will ensure that doesn't happen again with future posts
 
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