Hi all. I enjoyed browsing through the threads, particularly the DIY tanks section. There are some great builds in there. As I see it most of them, understandably erring on the side of caution, have chosen to over build. So now Im going to test if my theory has any leaks
Before I start the build some advice would be handy. Unfortunately I havent been able to find a waterproof paint like Pond Armor, most of the rubbery solutions available (in Aust?) do not recommend use on wood. So what Im going to try to do is this.
Build a simple frame by cutting a square out of some 100mm*100mm pine, leaving a 90 degree elbow shape. Sorry no can do the diagrams then gluing and screwing 2cm particle board to the inside of four vertical elbows (corners) and the four base edges. Yes a picture paints a thousand words
Anyhoop after building a frame and box I have to glue sheets of Villa board (fiber cement sheeting) to the inside, silicone up the gaps and coat with a waterproofing agent.
My main concern at this stage is the glass panel. Is it better to fix a glass sheet (9mm) the entire length and height of the tank? Do you just silicone the glass in against the wood?
Or should I just use a sheet the size of the window? If so how do you hold it up if its against the fiber sheet but not on the bottom of the tank? I was planning on just cutting out a viewing window with a jigsaw and placing the glass behind.
My first experimental will be 4*3deep*2 if the build is ok Ill go for a 8*3deep*2. the window will be about 3.5*2 and 7*2.
Hope this makes sense. Any hints would be helpful.
Cheers
Before I start the build some advice would be handy. Unfortunately I havent been able to find a waterproof paint like Pond Armor, most of the rubbery solutions available (in Aust?) do not recommend use on wood. So what Im going to try to do is this.
Build a simple frame by cutting a square out of some 100mm*100mm pine, leaving a 90 degree elbow shape. Sorry no can do the diagrams then gluing and screwing 2cm particle board to the inside of four vertical elbows (corners) and the four base edges. Yes a picture paints a thousand words
Anyhoop after building a frame and box I have to glue sheets of Villa board (fiber cement sheeting) to the inside, silicone up the gaps and coat with a waterproofing agent.
My main concern at this stage is the glass panel. Is it better to fix a glass sheet (9mm) the entire length and height of the tank? Do you just silicone the glass in against the wood?
Or should I just use a sheet the size of the window? If so how do you hold it up if its against the fiber sheet but not on the bottom of the tank? I was planning on just cutting out a viewing window with a jigsaw and placing the glass behind.
My first experimental will be 4*3deep*2 if the build is ok Ill go for a 8*3deep*2. the window will be about 3.5*2 and 7*2.
Hope this makes sense. Any hints would be helpful.
Cheers
