1200 gallon plywood

[hondas3000]

So after my 600G plywood build and last about a year. This time I go for even bigger with fiber glass throughout the tank with polyester and gelcoat. Tank dimension is 8ft x 7ftx 3ft inside dimension.

I am also build the sump for it as well.

here is the top opening

1500W 120v hot water tank heater.

 

[hondas3000]

back up external pump

Custom inline heater connect to sand filter.

water fill took me 4 hours to have it full fill

Here is how I cycle my tank. A Pacu and a few goldfish

fish add slowly

Here is a complete stock, for now. 2 more rays will be add soon.

 

[mike_sema]

Wow looks great.

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[DIDYSIS]

Great looking tank. How long do you think th's plywood tank will last over all. Would one last for 15 years or who knows really.

 

[hondas3000]

Wow looks great.

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Thanks, lots of work into it.

Great looking tank. How long do you think th's plywood tank will last over all. Would one last for 15 years or who knows really.

This one I would assume it will last forever as it is strong as a boat. I build it so strong that when I water fill it, there is not even a single sound on the tank. It is all glue together and screw and the fiber glass throughout the tank really hold this together.

 

[mike_sema]

So you gel coated the inside, very good idea.
And did you silicone the window in?

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[Egon]

I love it!

 

[hondas3000]

So you gel coated the inside, very good idea.
And did you silicone the window in?

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Yes, gelcoat is for the last coat so I can get any color I want with it. But first few layer is polyester as it is cheaper to use.

I love it!

Thanks. still not done yet

 

[sashimimaster]

I like your in line water heater. Does it have a thermometer to shut off when the set temp is reached? Any concern with melting the pvc pipe?

 

[hondas3000]

I like your in line water heater. Does it have a thermometer to shut off when the set temp is reached? Any concern with melting the pvc pipe?

I have a rancho controller for it, so it is auto on and off. As for melting PVC I have the heater below the water line so there will always be enough water fully submerge the heater when I turn off the pump and with my design I have enough water in the sand filter and the PVC pipe to cool off the heater even I have my pump turn off for a long period. Heater works very good and cheap as well. It change 4 Celsius in 10 hours for this tank. Very efficient and easy to replace as well.