392.73 Gallon Plywood tank build.

[JayP]

So I am moving into a house Nov 1st and I have been waiting for this for a while. I have been researching and reading all the plywood builds I can find for over a year now Here is a mak up of what I am thinking.

 

[Ralhob]

I say make it an even 400.. lol

 

[JayP]

I say make it an even 400.. lol

Might as well lol Im just looking for friendly advice or tips on this build. Right now I am considering weather this tank should have 2*4 bracing around the outside of the tank? Sort of like a border if you will around the back and both sides ?

 

[Ralhob]

How tall is it? Alot of sub 500 gallon tanks dont need bracing to work with 3/4in plywood, but I would still do it.

 

[JayP]

Dimensions are going to be 7 ft 84 inch by 36 inch wide 3ft by 30 inch tall although once I go see the house this weekend coming I may decide to go the full 8 ft as sheets would already be somewhat true and easier to construct with ? I found this online and made a quick sketch up
This seems over excessive considering that I plan to use 1 inch plywood . and hving the top on the tank also 1 inch plywood I was thinking that would act as a brace ?

 

[Ralhob]

With 1 inch ply you will be super safe, and yes that is a fine brace.