diy tank

Hi all I'm playing with the idea of making a new tank. I've been looking at previous plywood buildings and they all are reinforced with just timber. Has anyone made one with a steel frame which the plywood 'tank' would sit inside? Where I'm from timber is quite expensive and usually low quality...

Sooo I'm new to this site, but not to the hobby. I just recently purchased a 265 gallon glass aquarium with a plexiglass sump at a great deal. The tank looks solid. Half inch glass with a double pane on the bottom. The sump is another story. Before i actually put this tank in my house and fill...

Hi, I am working on a custom project to make aquarium hobby more easy and fun. I believe I am good at electronics and programming (where I make my living) and I have an idea to create a complete aquarium with below specs; - Complete cast acrylic aquarium with back sump. - Electronics that...

Ive been thinking a lot about what type of setup I want to make. The 3 options Ive been looking into all have pros and cons. Acrylic tank,Plywood tank and Indoor pond. My plan is to build one of them with approx dimensions of 3.5 W 5.5 L 1.7 H ( ft ) this would be about 245 gal. My dad does...

http://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/tempered-hockey-glass-unused-surplus-salvage/ Repurposed Materials has a bunch of big, thick tempered glass panes for cheap in Chicago for sale. Follow the above link for more info. I am not affiliated with Repurposed materials at all so don't send any...