DIY 12 ' L X 6' W X 4 ' H - 2150 Gallons / 8150 Liters

[sohit]

I would build plywood with one 15mm tempered glasspane.

I would have preferred to use plywood as a bottom panel however I tried looking for an epoxy to waterproof the plywood, couldn't find one.

May attempt an anodized aluminum with granite and soil on top if cheaper than a 3/4 tempered glass panel

 

[Tobiassorensen]

I would have preferred to use plywood as a bottom panel however I tried looking for an epoxy to waterproof the plywood, couldn't find one.

May attempt an anodized aluminum with granite and soil on top if cheaper than a 3/4 tempered glass panel

Why epoxy? Plywood and pondliner is the way to go if on a budget. If not on a budget then you can buy epoxy and use that and a layer of topcoat or gelcoat for building boats.
But a pondliner dont cost that much at all. I just ordered a liner for a 480x240x120cm tank

 

[sohit]

Why epoxy? Plywood and pondliner is the way to go if on a budget. If not on a budget then you can buy epoxy and use that and a layer of topcoat or gelcoat for building boats.
But a pondliner dont cost that much at all. I just ordered a liner for a 480x240x120cm tank

Live in India. The entire country is on a budget.

Glass is kinda cheap
Total estimate for 1/2 inch low iron tempered glass cost for the build so far is about 400 usd.

Pondshild will cost around 125
whereas just the bottom panel 3/4 inch tempered will cost about 500.

72 square feet of aluminum may cost cheaper than 100 usd with the granite and soil for on top of it.

Planning a planted tank.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Live in India. The entire country is on a budget.

Glass is kinda cheap
Total estimate for 1/2 inch low iron tempered glass cost for the build so far is about 400 usd.

Pondshild will cost around 125
whereas just the bottom panel 3/4 inch tempered will cost about 500.

72 square feet of aluminum may cost cheaper than 100 usd with the granite and soil for on top of it.

Planning a planted tank. View attachment 1369839View attachment 1369840

Well aluminum and water dont go well longterm.

 

[sohit]

Well aluminum and water dont go well longterm.

Glass panel 1/2 tempered with granite sheets on top and below?

Am planing a 6 inch substrate, that may help with the water pressure?

 

[Tobiassorensen]

No and no. Why you wanna put granite on the glass?

If your gonna build a tank that size dont go cheap. Do it properly with all plywood and one viewing glass. There is no shortcuts thats will be worth taking with a tank like this. You can pull it of with 15mm tempered glass if build right.

 

[Dloks]

No and no. Why you wanna put granite on the glass?

If your gonna build a tank that size dont go cheap. Do it properly with all plywood and one viewing glass. There is no shortcuts thats will be worth taking with a tank like this. You can pull it of with 15mm tempered glass if build right.

You think he can build a 1500g tank with 15mm tempered glass? My 225g alone was 1/2 glass around and 3/4 bottom

 

[sohit]

Cool won't skimp.

15 mm tempered all glass 12 X 6 X 4 will work?

12 x 12 x 4 Hight should be much different right?

 

[Tobiassorensen]

You think he can build a 1500g tank with 15mm tempered glass? My 225g alone was 1/2 glass around and 3/4 bottom

If he will build plywood with only one glasspane then yes. All glass no ****ing way he can pull it off with 15mm.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Cool won't skimp.

15 mm tempered all glass 12 X 6 X 4 will work?

12 x 12 x 4 Hight should be much different right?

No

Yes.

If you on a budget then as i said go all plywood except for the front. There you go 15mm tempered glass.

No offence meant but dont be stupid with a build this size.