180G Diy Tank

[jasonluky]

I m making my 180G tank from scratch.

1) 3/8" glass. 60wx24dx28h use I m making my 180G tank from scratch. about $250

2)use GE 1200 Series Construction Silicone Sealant - Clear ( 3 of them . $15 dollars each at amazon. Free shipping)
The silicone is not really smooth but it is much stronger than others. if you are making a large fish tank.. for construction purpose, you really need this one.

3) Also, I use Marineland 31010 Silicone Caulker, 10.3 oz, (304)ml for the top and other small joint.. this silicone is really easy to use and very smooth to work with cost:10 dollars from Amazon. Free ship

4) then i make the stand with 2x4.. and reinforce with 1/8" degree corner metal (from Home Depot) to make sure the tank is safe . The metal is drill into the stand first, then we put the bottom piece of glass in, then i glue all the glass together to have the tank made.

 

[killzmke]

wow! Nice. Good luck with that. Have you ever done this before?

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[jasonluky]

6) I bought the led light online, and the led cover is made of plastic. you can purchase it from home depot. (Amerimax Home Products 4 in. White Vinyl End Cap, the top is sell at 10ft section each )
and i just have it paint it black.




7) fill up with water. I still need to build a canopy. but i need to figure out all the overflow, sump and plumbing before i built a canopy. still long way to go..



I will continue to postup more updates....still long way to go....

 

[jasonluky]

never done this before.. but i did a lot of research.. and first time i use different silicone ( it fail and the bottom of tank break open. ) the silicone i use now is really good... worth the money!

 

[Ne0p1aSm33]

Juice! Nar build bro!

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[jasonluky]

thanks guys.....still try to figure out where to get a overflow box... i want a nice one.. but still no luck finding it

 

[wow_it_esploded]

If you can make a tank, you can make an overflow box

 

[Inglorious]

Nice DIY, it all looks store bought.

 

[Bigtdotcom]

good work on the tank. Im considering getting a larger tank, round 8 foot in the next 12 month, wonder if i can build it myself and advoid the hassle of getting in in my home.