1500 gallon tank for $6000

[jlnguyen74]

Mine...

Oh yeah? Is your tank made of 1-1/4" acrylic?

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209523

Costs so far...

2x4 12' = $25.00
2x4 10' = $57.00
2x4 8' = $15.00
2x6 8' = $7.00
2x6 10' = $59.50
2x6 12' = $20.00
2x8 12' = $14.00
2x8 10' = $105.00
2x8 8' = 9.00
Treated 4x4 = $13.00
3/4" Plywood sheets 4'x8' = $120.00
5/16" Concrete sheets 4'x4' = $132.00
Construction adhesive = $10.00
Screws = $32.00
Muraitic acid = $5.00
Seam tape = $8.00
Glass = $1750.00
Pond armor (2 gallons) = $700.00 (with shipping)
Lights = $100.00
Bulbs = $28.00
Plumbing = $100.00
Bulkheads = $80.00
Tax = $255.00
Total = $3654.00

And how many hours have you spent on your project so far?

 

[jlnguyen74]

isn't there one on craigslist for 200 bucks?

1500 gallons tank for 200 bucks? Not even in anyone's dream!