Building Tank Need Ideas

[captain hook]

Ok guys im going to build a plywood tank 7ft (L) 36''(W) 24''(H) and need some help?? First will 3/8'' work for that tank size? If any one has some detailed pics would help I have pretty good carpenter skills lol be this is a first for me and I want to do it right thanks for all ur help!!!

 

[Dr Joe]

3/8" plywood? No. (well, with enough bracing maybe )

3/8" glass double No.

Do a search on here there are several people that have just built or are still building.

Dr Joe

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[captain hook]

what plywood should i use and what glass would u recommend??

 

[me_wee_todded]

i would go with full inch plywood.
and full inch glass.
to be on the safe side.
You can also chek www.garf.org

 

[Dr Joe]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82287

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84538

 

[captain hook]

Ok Ive been to the hardware store and know I have a stupid question lol !! Do I really need 1in plywood?

 

[Wolf3101]

you can glue two pieces of 1/2 inch together. I ran into the same thing when I needed some 1" stock for a bass guitar cabnet I was building. Parts of it where even doubled 3/4" voidless birch.

 

[captain hook]

Im think 1in is safe so im going to buy some how thick of glass do i need???

 

[vrssbt1]

as for glass id go 12mm or 15mm

 

[Guinness]

3/4" ply will be fine. I used 1/2" tempered glass for 3'hx8'L.
Guinness