211 Gallon(uk) plywood build

[rustyspurs]

hi all,
well after a few weeks collecting cash and materials ive almost got the tank sealed, i spent all day yesterday applying fibreglass resin and matt and finished with a polyester topcoat.
And its glass delivery day
ive posted a few different threads so ill post the build pictures in order here to show how i got to this point.
1st the stand

the tank frame

poly resin on

topcoat

materials

apologies to anyone whos seen the stand build already, i just wanted to get it together in one thread so i can update as i go.
thats it for now, ill update when i get the glass in and am ready for the test fill.

 

[smitty03281964]

I love seeing these tank builds.

 

[rustyspurs]

well the glass is in and im now wondering how long i should wait before the fill.
i remember reading 7-10 days somewhere but cant remember if this applies to me or not.
i dont mind waiting the correct time just think 10 days sounds excessive

 

[rustyspurs]

quick pic of the glass in,

 

[BigDaddyK]

Looking good keep the photo's coming

 

[littlewangzfan]

Very nice. Keep updating. Thanks for sharing.

 

[rustyspurs]

cheers for the comments guys,
im thinking of filling the tank on saturday, which gives the silicone 4 days to cure( hopefully)
ill post some pics of the fill and a video if it fails, lol,
my bros going to record it as he reckons it'll be a you-tube classic

paul

 

[zungaro]

lookin good ,what type of filtration are u using on it.whats the stocklist?

brian

 

[rustyspurs]

alright Brian,
im going to be using two eheim externals that'll cover me until i can decide on a sump design..
as for the stock, i havent a clue lol
i lost around 8 fish last week after moving the fish to the temporary tubs i use during decorating and such, i had to set up my 5ft in my front hall to save the rest.
i lost convicts, firemouths and some cribs, all lovely fish...
im leaning towards a few hundred schooling fish but am open to suggestions..
in fact this is a great time to ask you guys for suggestions....
what would you put in this tank?

cheers

 

[BigDaddyK]

myself... I just built a 310 for an Arowana and Oscar etc... put rocks in it and now i'm regretting not doing africans in there LOL... still love the fish i have but like 100 africans would be sooo cool looking