Cool build. It's good to see a new build underway it's been a little quiet around here the last little bit. I don't see why the 1/2 inch wouldn't work. Remember those glass calculators are for all glass tanks and there is a large safety factor added by having the plywood frame all around the viewing window.
794 gallon ply tank build
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wow man thats really cool.
i did not know you could build a tanks that size with out lots of external bracing (2x4) etc...
looks great
i did not know you could build a tanks that size with out lots of external bracing (2x4) etc...
looks great
Update time. I have managed to get some more time in on this venture.
This thing is as solid as a rock.
The first pic is again of the bottom plate but you can see it is fully screwed off now. Both into the side sheets and the internal supports.
This pic is an end plate just to see how it has been screwed off. The front, bottom and back plate are also screwed off into the edges of the side plates.
Top view. This shows the support braces from font to back and also the beams running the full length of the tank. Once it is fiberglassed and epoxy coated, I will cut acrylic lids to fit in the recesses.
Last pic for now. Front view.It is starting to look like something now.
The internal supports have been doubled up throughout which has allowed for more screws to hold all the side plates.
She who must be obeyed has started to take a liking to it now and doesn't want me to cover the outside with fiberglass. She wants to keep it a timber finish so the outside will probably be sanded back and epoxy coated for protection. I will still fiberglass the inside including the support braces, applying fiberglass over the top and about an inch down the outsides for moisture reasons.
That's it for now. I have a lot of filling and sanding ahead of me to get it ready for fiberglassing. Will update once more is done.
This thing is as solid as a rock.
The first pic is again of the bottom plate but you can see it is fully screwed off now. Both into the side sheets and the internal supports.
This pic is an end plate just to see how it has been screwed off. The front, bottom and back plate are also screwed off into the edges of the side plates.
Top view. This shows the support braces from font to back and also the beams running the full length of the tank. Once it is fiberglassed and epoxy coated, I will cut acrylic lids to fit in the recesses.
Last pic for now. Front view.It is starting to look like something now.
The internal supports have been doubled up throughout which has allowed for more screws to hold all the side plates.
She who must be obeyed has started to take a liking to it now and doesn't want me to cover the outside with fiberglass. She wants to keep it a timber finish so the outside will probably be sanded back and epoxy coated for protection. I will still fiberglass the inside including the support braces, applying fiberglass over the top and about an inch down the outsides for moisture reasons.
That's it for now. I have a lot of filling and sanding ahead of me to get it ready for fiberglassing. Will update once more is done.
The tank will be layed faced down so the glass can come in from one side (Between the top support beam and end.) in an uprite position and proped against the bottom which will be upright at this stage. Then put the tank back upright. The glass will now be laying on the floor. I can now flip the glass back uprite ready for cleaning and sealing. I hope that makes sense.HarlanAshmore;3259419; said:
Great solid build mate! Greatjob so far..can't wait for the finished product! it's going to look sweet.
Great looking build so far mate.
12mm is a bit thin for a tank over 30" high but each to their own hey.
15mm would be better as large fish are capable of breaking glass especially 3' Arrows.
I would get a quote for 15mm as while you have a budget this is something you want to do right.
A 12mm window in a similar size and designed tank was broken in one of the threads I read on here.
I'll find you the tread mate, it has some great ideas you could use.
GL and keep going with this great tank mate.
12mm is a bit thin for a tank over 30" high but each to their own hey.
15mm would be better as large fish are capable of breaking glass especially 3' Arrows.
I would get a quote for 15mm as while you have a budget this is something you want to do right.
A 12mm window in a similar size and designed tank was broken in one of the threads I read on here.
I'll find you the tread mate, it has some great ideas you could use.
GL and keep going with this great tank mate.
Check this tread out for tips mate http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29974&page=6
Ramesh;3259694; said:
Yes, I will be going with the heavier thickness after a bit of research.Ramesh;3259843; said:
Thanks for the link. I was very interested how polyester resins were used without being covered over with an epoxy coating whilst having no bad effects on the fish. Goes against the accepted theory that polyester is not fish safe.
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