how to i build a tank?

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is it a good idea to build a tank?

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somthingisfishy

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Mar 3, 2014
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yes, im young, but i just want to know how to build a fish tank. i may do it, consetering i want to have a single shark, ( saltwater) and my perrents might do it, if i can pay for it. my mom actualy works with glass, we just kneed to know what glue to use, etc. thank you for reading, somethingisfishy.:grinno::grinno::nilly::WHOA:
 
are you trying to make a custom shape or just trying to cut costs? how big are you trying to go? sharks need a pretty good sized tank, like 300+. that is a ton of thick heavy glass. acrylic is much lighter and easy to work with as well. Weldon is the brand of glue that is used for that. either way if it was my first time building a tank, i would start a little smaller. a 300 gallon tank once it is all full of water and everything can weigh upwards of 3200 lbs. if you are just trying to make a square shaped tank just look on craigslist. you can find 55g whole setups for $100 if you are patient. i have gotten some off there for really cheap that leak but all the pains are solid. a little sealant and you are golden.
 
It all depends on size. Does it need to be a particular size to fit s space? Is it going to be really big? I built a 625 gallon tank. It saved me a ton of money. I have been wanting a 300 but debating building compared to Craigslist. My 625 is 8 ft wide and a 300 is 8 ft wide. considering the size that materials come in I do not think it will be that much cheaper to build a 300. So I might be better off just getting a used one. You said salt water shark. that will have to be the size of a large room.
 
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