800g ply catfish growout tank

[john73738]

This part of the project has given me the most grief deciding on what route to go.

Glassing is expensive, and I have no experience. Do have a friend who might help.

Then you have the rubber coatings. From what I am reading they seem to have great results.

Hmmmm.... Well still have time before I start the project.

Cant wait to see the finished product.

Bear

 

[garhog]

many don't like useing fiberglass I didn't mind as I enjoy working on my tank. it is not that hard to do skillwise but does require a good deal of patience and preperation. but when done right the results are awesome. the whole tank has a smooth glossy finish like a nice bartop it appears wet but is really hard. I was also suprised the smell from the kilz I painted the outside with smelled worse than the epoxy. it may be a lilttle more costly but worth it in my opinion.

 

[Egon]

I think I can smell the epoxy here in Arizona! LOL. Great built and great picture taking! Keep em coming!

 

[john73738]

Still have time before I begin my project. Still weighing options.

 

[raymondk]

keep us updated i also live in socal and most of the time its sunny but weather comes without warning

 

[garhog]

I think I can smell the epoxy here in Arizona! LOL. Great built and great picture taking! Keep em coming!

thanks for the compliments . that's not epoxy you smell its all the elbow grease and money I'm burning lol and maybe some styrofoam but I will talk about that later maybe post a few pic of the of some foam work I doing for the tank tommarro

 

[garhog]

Still have time before I begin my project. Still weighing options.

what ever you choose to use plan and build accordingly and it will give you good results if you use epoxy I will be glad to offer any advice I can give and can't wait for you to start

 

[garhog]

keep us updated i also live in socal and most of the time its sunny but weather comes without warning

I will do my best to keep you all updated thanks for following my build. did you tell me you live close after the hard part is done so I wouldn't try to con you into helping lol

 

[greengiant]

Awesome build your cats are gonna love it. my grandfather was gonna helpme on a build but his health got to him first. he is a master at fuberglass an built any boats and other cool things with it. I guess I should have gotten my butt in gear 10 years ago. mine will likely be sealed withLiquid rubber but I still love watching the craftsmanship in your style of build.

 

[garhog]

Awesome build your cats are gonna love it. my grandfather was gonna helpme on a build but his health got to him first. he is a master at fuberglass an built any boats and other cool things with it. I guess I should have gotten my butt in gear 10 years ago. mine will likely be sealed withLiquid rubber but I still love watching the craftsmanship in your style of build.

thank you for the compliment sorry about your grandfather and hope your build goes well I will be following it