How thick does plywood need to be for a 2000-2500 gallon aquarium?

[Mike R.]

I am building my dream aquarium which temporarily serve a the home for RTC's, pacu, and arapaima along with a couple other species. How thick must plywood be to structurally strong enough to hold such weight thanks in advance hope your all having an awesome day.

 

[wannadivesteve]

Dimensions? Deeper tanks generally require thicker walls.

 

[Mike R.]

Btw only temporary for pima. 10 feet long, 4 feet tall, and 5 feet front to back.

 

[twentyleagues]

Dimensions indicate 1496 gallons. I don't know the answer to how thick, but the actual gallons may be able to help.

 

[Mike R.]

I appreciate you guys helping me. I am debating whether to put a viewing panel or make it a pond sort of.

 

[twentyleagues]

What are you using to waterproof it?

 

[Mike R.]

Aqua shield or aqua armour forget what it is called.

 

[twentyleagues]

You probably should build a 2×4 frame and use 1" plywood. As for the viewing window I would find the appropriate glass or acrylic calculator for the size you want. Depending on how deep, how you brace it will help decide glass thickness. It would be best if you are putting in a window to do it in 2 or 3 sections and keep the window shorter then the entire depth and put the window up higher. I'd say to keep cost down do less then 30" window and let there be 18" below it with just plywood that way the glass won't need to be as thick.

 

[FESHMAN]

This guy built a 2800 maybe you'll find something in his vids

 

[Oughtsix]

The 15' x 30' x 5' deep above ground pool that came with my house uses 3/4" marine grade plywood for the sides and is held together by a steel scaffolding. It just uses a vinyl liner to make it hold water.

https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Swimming-Pool-from-Wood-and-Plastic