Compilation of DIY plywood tanks (Load Warning)

[crazy 4 pikes]

great sticky! Thanx for the hard word!

 

[IceMan198X]

A lots of thing to learn from here, thanks for sharing

 

[apennell07]

250gal. ply/fiberglass, in progress
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=4978

heres mine, ive still got a lot to go but im building it as fast as i can

 

[XDUDE3D]

I have a question, honstly, how durable are these tanks? A glass tank, taken care of can last decades, but I can't help but think, even a well built / well taken care of deck needs to be reworked every few years, and that's not even taking into account the thousands of pounds of water stressing the wood.

I am not against these kind of builds, I am just really having trouble believing in the idea that these really are a option for permanent monster tanks.

Again, I am asking because I want to know. I'm not belittling.

 

[Pharaoh]

I have a question, honstly, how durable are these tanks? A glass tank, taken care of can last decades, but I can't help but think, even a well built / well taken care of deck needs to be reworked every few years, and that's not even taking into account the thousands of pounds of water stressing the wood.

I am not against these kind of builds, I am just really having trouble believing in the idea that these really are a option for permanent monster tanks.

Again, I am asking because I want to know. I'm not belittling.

There are some that have lasted 10+ years. If built correctly, they should last just as long as a silicone seam glass tank.

 

[KrackerJaxs]

Thanks for all the hard work that you've done to put this togather and big ups to all that have shared there builds and input...
I think I finally found a hobby that will keep me accupied.
The more I search this site the more I see the wheels turning in my girlfriend head as the dollars rack up. Man this is going to be an awesome journey
Thanks,
Kracker.

 

[JokerIndustries]

these are great ideas!!! very slick!

 

[sschop]

thanks for the compilation! nice to be able to be able to quickly scroll through the different designs and find one that suits your ideas for a possible own build!

 

[motoracer110]

very nice thread, this is exactly what i was looking for. thank u

 

[CyberPunk]

Here is a 2500 gallon build (Turned out to be 3100 gallons though) with acrylic windows.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394202