L shaped plywood build

[kevinp]

Nice looking Tank, at some point in the distant future I would like to do an L shaped tank, Unfortunately the current layout of my house does not really have
any space (or permission from my wife) for a large tank L shaped or not.
So I will be starting a boring old 12 foot by 31 by 31 rectangle build tomorrow. Because of the extra size I will adding some internal bracing to my design.

What thickness ply and what size / type of screws are you using.

Also from the pictures it looks like the screws go into the end grain of the ply.
I would be a little concerned that this might cause the ply to split but this is gut feeling.
So I am not sure if I should only screw into my internal bracing or into the end grain too.
Have you seen any builds that use your method ?

 

[corn fed]

Any updates? Hope it's going well.

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[Athleticfisherman]

Glass is being put in today



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[corn fed]

SWEET!!!! We need pictures!! Good luck!!

 

[Athleticfisherman]

Quick pics of where I'm at. Siliconing was probably the biggest pain in my arse so far... So much glass


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[corn fed]

Nice!!! I can't remember but did you stain the front or cover it in epoxy to make it nice and shiny? When are you thinking about the test fill?

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[Athleticfisherman]

Nice!!! I can't remember but did you stain the front or cover it in epoxy to make it nice and shiny? When are you thinking about the test fill?

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I stained and varnished the entire outer tank to make it water resistant, I'm going to be test filling it within the next week or so and will most likely be adding 10 gallons of water for 20 days while I build the stand.


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[Athleticfisherman]

Will most likely be buying an asian arowana and a couple of ornate bichirs to be the inhabitants of this tank


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[corn fed]

What happened to the Florida gars? This may be an appropriate grow out tank for an aro but I don't think it's appropriate for life. Just my 2¢.

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[Inglorious]

Looking good so far