Has anyone built a large tank out of breeze blocks before?

[monstter77]

Hey Guys

This is more out of curiousity

Has anyone built a large tank out of breeze blocks before?

I've breefly read about people building ponds out of Breeze Blocks and just thought it might be possible to build a large tank from them.

I'm sure there must be sealants you can treat the breeze Blocks with to make them water tight, you could probably heavily Epoxy it to.

I just though this may be easier than trying to create a conctrete tank

What do you think?

 

[scousy22]

Im thinking of this idea myself, coz i think it might have a longer life than a plywood tank.

Ive looked at the g1 range of pond paints and sealants.maybe these can be used on breeze block.

I dont know how suitable breeze blocks are, coz ive had a few sitting in the garden over winter and they just soak up water and cracked when its frosty.

I hope someone can let us know,its the road i want to go down.

 

[basslover34]

Breeze Blocks are (for those whom are located in North America) The Euro Version of Cinder Blocks...

To Answer your question... Yeah there are TONS of DIY tanks make with these... Look up JohnPTC's 10K Tank as a good example

 

[Eric A]

And for all Auzzie folk, Besser Blocks.

 

[la guera]

I was going to try and build one this summer. I have a 1500 gallon wooden tank that I built but the termites have started to make a home in it (they are everywhere here). I was going to build a new one out of cinder block and, of course, triple the size. I'm still working on the plans but I'll post them when I'm done.

 

[basslover34]

How about showing your 1500

 

[chloe]

How about showing your 1500

ur just full of amazing ideas!!!!

 

[necrocanis]

ur just full of amazing ideas!!!!

Bass sure is full of something!

I say build the tank and show us!