400 gallon plywood build

[jeepn4x4]

Hello fellow MFKers. I am currently building a 400 gallon plywood tank to replace my 180 that blew a seam. Just thought I would share like many others have. I am still undecided on stocking. I have my Africans from the 180 crammed into a 55 gallon currently but may get rid of them for something else. Let me know what you think of the build and stocking ideas. I ordered sweetwater epoxy to coat the tank and it should be here Tuesday. The first pic was the old opening from the 180 followed by me cutting out the old studs. Then I had to level out the floor and construction began.

 

[soxloo]

Ray, Arowana and Peacock Bass...

 

[Bassinkorea]

Your build is looking great so far. Keep us updated with new photos when you can

 

[snow]

looks good!

 

[carcrazy]

My three pbass killed my RTG arowana. They were all around 12". I'd go with either one and some rays. I have one tank (270) with a dynamic red arowana and rays and another (320) with 3 pbass and rays.

 

[blacksnow]

looks good! was the 180 something you built or store bought?

 

[wow_it_esploded]

What will filtration be on this beauty? Also, decor?

 

[blacksnow]

question: what you going to fill the screw holes with? or you just painting that as is?

 

[mr.reef24]

great start

mr.reef24

 

[jeepn4x4]

looks good! was the 180 something you built or store bought?

I bought the tank used. It was an all glass tank. I am actually using the front pane of glass for the viewing glass on the plywood tank. It is 5/8" thick.