794 gallon ply tank build
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Awsome dude is the tank not going inside? How's the dust storm today hopefully it doesn't get stuck on the silicone
syndicate;3475192; said:
Outside as part of the barbecue area. I managed to get the silicone done well and truly before the dust storm arrived. It has already skinned off so no probs except for everything else getting covered in dust. It's getting worse by the minute.
Almost done, carnt waight. is the fibre glass like that cheaper than getting the same size all done in glass?
zorba4884;3475920; said:
It would cost a fortune for an all glass tank of this size. You would also need a crane to move it.
Cost so far. You be the judge.
Ply sheets @ $69 ea (Got these for a steal
) = $276Screws were free
Builders bog = $39
30m x 1m of woven roving mat = $260
18L Boat Cote Epoxy = $340
Black epoxy pigment = $12.73
Epoxy solvent for clean up = $20
Silicone = $67
Polycarbonate lids = $60
Plumbing and lid hold down pipes = $90
36 x Besser blocks = $115
Total = $1279.73
19mm Glass = $1400 delivered(Supplied by Darren at AquariumsRus and I might add that he was a pleasure to deal with.
)As you can see, I built the rest of the tank plus the extras for less then just the one glass panel. I had quotes ranging from $1400 - $2295 for the same piece of glass.
yo the wait is killing me ive been following your build since you started lol
GL in the rest of the build and cant wait to see those fish thrive in this genious creation
GL in the rest of the build and cant wait to see those fish thrive in this genious creation
greenterra;3475972; said:It would cost a fortune for an all glass tank of this size. You would also need a crane to move it.
Cost so far. You be the judge.
Ply sheets @ $69 ea (Got these for a steal
Screws were free
Builders bog = $39
30m x 1m of woven roving mat = $260
18L Boat Cote Epoxy = $340
Black epoxy pigment = $12.73
Epoxy solvent for clean up = $20
Silicone = $67
Polycarbonate lids = $60
Plumbing and lid hold down pipes = $90
36 x Besser blocks = $115
Total = $1279.73
19mm Glass = $1400 delivered(Supplied by Darren at AquariumsRus and I might add that he was a pleasure to deal with.
As you can see, I built the rest of the tank plus the extras for less then just the one glass panel. I had quotes ranging from $1400 - $2295 for the same piece of glass.
ok thought it would be, i when i get/make my big tank i might need to reffer to this thread then but i doubt my 'handyman' abbilty with the fibre glass.
I carnt waight to see your tank stocked the lack will look really good with the appropriate lighting, all i want is C/A & S/A tank as well.
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