523 gallon plywood build (pic heavy)

[stempy]

Thank you Every little bit definitely helps, just take it nice and slow! If you have any more questions feel free to ask, ill do my best to answer.

 

[inert1a]

stempy, i took a page out of your book and put drylok on my stud framing for the tank. how many coats did you use?

 

[stempy]

stempy, i took a page out of your book and put drylok on my stud framing for the tank. how many coats did you use?

Uhh, I want to say 2 coats to start. When I've redone the tank I have given it another coat to keep it looking fresh. I'm getting ready to do it again here in the next couple weeks to keep it looking new and sealed. I also do all around the floor since it's in the basement to keep the floor safe as well, it also looks nice having everything nice white and shiny

 

[jdjn13]

Wow! I've just spent the past 1 1/2 hours reading this thread! Really inspired. Now I just need to buy a house and build my own!!! My wife found it hilarious that you can swim in your aquarium!

 

[stempy]

Wow! I've just spent the past 1 1/2 hours reading this thread! Really inspired. Now I just need to buy a house and build my own!!! My wife found it hilarious that you can swim in your aquarium!

Lol, my wife just rolls her eyes and tells me I'm ridiculous

 

[Tankzfordayz]

Wow a true beast of a build. Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[stempy]

Well, sad to report this but it's a sad sad day for me. I just want to say thank you all for the support and appreciation, you guys and gals have been fantastic. We have sold our house and the new owners wanted the tank torn out :*( I will say that tearing this thing down makes me truly appreciate how well it was built. The wood looks brand new all the way around. Not a single blemish and I truly mean that. Under the tank looks perfect, not spots anywhere, it's as if I bought the wood yesterday. Hopefully I can build a new one at my new house but only time will tell.

 

[Dis]

Sorry to see it go, it was a great tank. Followed this tank for a long time. Goodluck with the move and hopefully another big tank

 

[Steve_C]

Good that you sold but I'm sure tearing that out had to be bittersweet. Hope you are able to start a new tank at the new home.