1600 Gallon Bioshock Octopus Aquarium!

[BIG-G]

I’ve followed this build from the beginning.
It was an epic journey for sure.
Sorry it ended the way it did.
If you do build again let’s us follow along.
Best of luck to you.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Well there is good news and there is bad news which is why I haven’t updated in so long. The tank did hold water. I initially had a leak at two thirds full so I had to back it down and ended up adding liquid rubber as I determined the stresses on the hard epoxy shell were too great. After that I enjoyed almost a year without any issues until my dryer caught on fire and completely destroyed my home :-/ unfortunately it was a total loss. With everything that I have learned during this build my next home purchase and subsequent tank build will be concrete to ease any worries.
I will say this to the naysayers, the tank held water with no leaks after the liquid rubber was applied and I enjoyed watching my puffer fish happily swim in his own private ocean ha thanks for all the wonderful memories gents.

I am sorry to hear that.

So if im understanding correctly you just used a layer of liquid rubber on top of the epoxy? I had always thought i would try my next plywood build with both, but wondered what order they should be in.

This was an ambitious project. I hope to see you trying something new and equally outrageous in the future.

 

[twentyleagues]

Wow! Sorry to hear about the fire. I was stoked to see movement on this thread as ive followed it for a long time too. Now im bummed out. Glad you are ok. Pics of the finished tank would be awesome if you have any and if you feel you could share them with us.