oldest plywood tank

[salty joe]

Please post the oldest plywood tank you know of that is still in service.

 

[Kobeclone]

I know of a 3000 gallon tank at Pirahna Realm in St. Louis that is 15 years old. There is an MFK meet there in 2 weeks or so. I have never seen it, but I have heard it is amazing.

 

[fote03]

You better take some pictures!!

 

[amehel0]

yes please.

 

[salty joe]

3000 plywood??? That's gotta be a record.

 

[mick11]

He's got several (I think 10) 3000 plywood tanks there. They are 16'x8'x4'. It's about a 10 minute drive from my work. Love the red tail cats.

 

[salty joe]

WOW! These been going for 15 years? That's very cool. Any other long term success stories?

 

[Dan F]

At the Animal House (a really nice LFS in Corvallis, OR) they have a few plywood tanks in the 200-400 range that have been there longer than I've been going there (21 years).

This is the only pic I could find, you can see a bit of the frame.

 

[noiesmo]

At the Animal House (a really nice LFS in Corvallis, OR) they have a few plywood tanks in the 200-400 range that have been there longer than I've been going there (21 years).

This is the only pic I could find, you can see a bit of the frame.

Cool, I hope mine lasts 20 years

 

[salty joe]

OUTSTANDING! I read a handful of plywood tanks that failed after a short while. I'm now convinced that was a result of one mistake or another. Feel so much better as I plan a baby monster. Thanks all.