Walnut paludarium

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the_deeb said:
Thought I'd start a journal for a new project.

It's a fairly small tank by MFK standards, so not really a "monster" build. The tank will going in this corner of our dining room, where it will be visible from the kitchen, dining and livingroom.

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Unfortunately it doesn't offer much space - the footprint is only about enough room for a standard 20H, but I could bring myself to settle for that. So since I don't have room to build wide/long, I thought I'd build up and make a tall column paludarium.

Since it's located in a fairly prominent spot in our house, I'm really hoping to make it look like a piece of high end furniture when it's done.
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Couldn't agree more.
 
the_deeb said:
Thought I'd start a journal for a new project.

It's a fairly small tank by MFK standards, so not really a "monster" build. The tank will going in this corner of our dining room, where it will be visible from the kitchen, dining and livingroom.

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Unfortunately it doesn't offer much space - the footprint is only about enough room for a standard 20H, but I could bring myself to settle for that. So since I don't have room to build wide/long, I thought I'd build up and make a tall column paludarium.

Since it's located in a fairly prominent spot in our house, I'm really hoping to make it look like a piece of high end furniture when it's done.
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Couldn't agree more.
Steve_C said:
Really nice, all the greenery looks extremely healthy.
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Couldn't agree more.
 
the_deeb said:
Waterproofing the tank the same way I've done my larger plywood builds. Probably overkill, but better to do it right.

Sealed with West System Epoxy:

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First I taped the seams. I used the trick of laying the tank on it's edge, which let's the epoxy pool into seam. Really helps to fill any gaps, clear out bubbles and ensure that you build up a nice amount of material in the corners. Easier to do on this build since it's smaller and bit more manageable to move around.

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After the corners were done, I also fiberglassed the bottom and walls up to where the waterline will be. Above that, I just did plain epoxy.

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Total of 3-4 coats of epoxy

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Couldn't agree more.
 
Wow. Top notch work; excellent execution from the design to the build to the stocking and plants.
 
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