My 1500gal plywood build (pics)

[Inglorious]

Very nice looking build

 

[mqktandy]

Waiting for the video to upload to YouTube. I'll post it plus a bunch more pics once its done

 

[aquaculture]

I love that in tank grow-out tank that floats.

 

[mqktandy]

heres a underwater vid swimming with the fish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rp-qE4fSH4

 

[mqktandy]

Ok guys here are a few of the finished product with some before and after pics. Its been a great build. 12days and on budget. Id have to say over preparation and planning really helped. Making and reviewing hundreds of concept designs, structural prints, dozens of equations to make sure everything would work correctly and here is the final project, and my fish love it.

Before

After

Concept design, came out pretty close










Heater controller






The only thing left is to install the underwater LED moon light, build doors under the sump, Spray the grey shelving unit with a rock textured paint. And I want to replace the piece of trim above the pond on the viewing side with a 12" wide piece instead of the 6". Let me know what you think.

 

[Warborg]

That is so awesome

 

[mqktandy]

thanks. Im kinda throwing around the idea of installing a pull down net on the viewing side so I could get a arowana....maybe.

 

[AOmonsta]

Very nice. School of african butterfly fish would look cool from the pond point of view.

 

[mqktandy]

Thanks I will have to look into them. the only problem I can for see with smaller fish is the alligator gar I am growing out.

 

[aquaculture]

ooh ahh. Thank You for sharing.