Aside from a reduction in water volume, would have kept that side window if you were able to build a complete rectangle? Really trying to get a sense if the windows are worth it. The idea of the viewing angles sound really cool.
5 sided plywood tank?!
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Aside from a reduction in water volume, would have kept that side window if you were able to build a complete rectangle? Really trying to get a sense if the windows are worth it. The idea of the viewing angles sound really cool.
Probably wouldn't have initially, but I really like the look and glad it worked out this way. Very unique.
Forgot to update on July 4th....one year of trouble free operating! Absolutely no issues whatsoever. I honestly wouldn't change anything on this build if I did it again.
First time seeing this thread.
I'm an experienced carpenter and long time fish keeper. I have never had the balls to take on a build like this.
Credit where its due, that's an amazing job. You should be very proud.
This post has really inspired me to try one.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm an experienced carpenter and long time fish keeper. I have never had the balls to take on a build like this.
Credit where its due, that's an amazing job. You should be very proud.
This post has really inspired me to try one.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks! I truly feel that anyone could build something like this with the right tools and doing their homework like I did. I used others successes and failures to help determine the materials and techniques I applied to this build. I added a few twists of my own with the 5 sides and some of my unique filtration ideas. Was a really fun build.
You should do a build thread. In about a year I'm going to attempt a large flat back hex. I'm not an experienced carpenter so I'll likely be fiber glassing the inside and outside seams.
Maaaaaaan that is just classy. I know my limits and that is far beyond them lol.
Great job man
Looks good. I'll be starting my flat back hex this spring. For your mitered angles, did you do a single 45 or two 22.5?
