gonna build a tank

[gomezladdams]

Not silicone,it doesnt stick to wood very well usually fiberglass is used on the seams and over the wood.Then epoxy paint to waterproof it,make sure the paint is drinking water safe.

 

[USMCtanker]

what kinda fiber glass stuff, is there a name brand. thanks for the help

 

[eh1421]

i used bondo brand fiberglass resin i picked it up at ace hardware for something like 30 bucks for a gallon but the have smaller units than that

as for the epoxy paint i used this stuff http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/11733/cid/3035
it was something like 90 bucks shipped
hope this helps

mike

 

[eh1421]

oh yeah i have some pics in my gallery if you want to check it out

 

[USMCtanker]

would poly urithan paint work someone told me it would work for a fish tank

 

[eh1421]

i wouldn't try it i woulp be worried about it leaching chemicals into the water and also not sealing good enough and rotting the plywood.
remember this tank will be holding alot of water and possibly some very expensive fish
imo its not worth it . Go with what def works
mike

 

[toxicfish]

you should really make it 8ft

 

[USMCtanker]

i wouldn't try it i woulp be worried about it leaching chemicals into the water and also not sealing good enough and rotting the plywood.
remember this tank will be holding alot of water and possibly some very expensive fish
imo its not worth it . Go with what def works
mike

ya your right. here are some pics so far. im playing it extra safe and sealing up everything even the spots that will not even be in the water. well i gonna make it 6' long 5' wide and 4' high. so how many gal would that be

 

[fishyboi]

DAMN, thata lot of wood, keep us updated on it.

 

[rayman45]

yup... why 4 high...

sorry i like low long tanks