Stand or not for huge plywood tank

[SeabeeShrek]

After chasing a leak in the epoxy floor, I chose to cover the floor and the 2 walls with the windows with Liquid Rubber. So far so good on leak test #4.

 

[SeabeeShrek]

Been filling for an hour so, damn this is going to take awhile

 

[sokolis]

I've waited 2 years for this moment!
I'm here waiting with you.

 

[SeabeeShrek]

Unfortunately, I had an accident through no fault of my own (un invited guest) and a hammer. The drunk thought it was his house and couldn’t get in.
Anyway, instead of a 1700 gallon tank with windows, I am framing in the “holes” and turning it into a 1350 gallon indoor koi pond.
Got a new door and soon a big water feature.

 

[Trouser Cough]

Ouch! Bummer!

It's a really good thing that it wasn't full of water.

 

[SeabeeShrek]

Ouch! Bummer!

It's a really good thing that it wasn't full of water.

That’s true, at least I know that the glass was not going to leak. I ended up removing the frame in tact because it was adhered thoroughly.

 

[SeabeeShrek]

Installing foam padding along the walls and the floor this weekend. The pond liner is ordered,(25x16).

 

[SeabeeShrek]

Just awaiting the pond liner now. We are placing sand and stones on the bottom. I believe we will be installing a fish tower as well.

 

[tlindsey]

Just awaiting the pond liner now. We are placing sand and stones on the bottom. I believe we will be installing a fish tower as well.

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[SeabeeShrek]

The liners came in, yes plural….to ease my wife’s anxiety about the situation. It was a ***** to work with but they are in. They are 20 mil a piece and still cheaper than a 40 mil liner. Going to start adding water after dinner. Haven’t decided if I want to put sand on the bottom or just leave it bare.