Building a 1500 Gallon plywood & glass tank

[Chris1530]

what kind of bracing are you going to use to brace the top of the tank, mainly in the center ? 4"x4"s running front to back ? how many braces do you have planned to use, to prevent bowing ?

 

[Conner]

Just curious, since pond armor can be used on plywood, why did you decide to use plywood AND concrete board? Just for the extra added strength?

Oh, and great build! Wish I could do something similar in my house, but it's too small...

 

[jjdsplace]

this is looking very sweet

 

[koop171]

VERY nice project. I love the pace you are working at. You're not tanking months to do this. It's nice to see a sweet project move right along. Keep up the good work.

 

[VLDesign]

what kind of bracing are you going to use to brace the top of the tank, mainly in the center ? 4"x4"s running front to back ? how many braces do you have planned to use, to prevent bowing ?

Most likely 2 or 3 2x4s running front to back.

 

[VLDesign]

Just curious, since pond armor can be used on plywood, why did you decide to use plywood AND concrete board? Just for the extra added strength?

Oh, and great build! Wish I could do something similar in my house, but it's too small...

Butch at Pond Armor suggested it.

 

[Conner]

OK. If the maker suggests it, then I guess that's what you ought to do, eh? That is going to be one indestructible tank frame, I'll give you that

I can't wait to see it completed... it makes me so jealous!

 

[VLDesign]

Last updates for the weekend.. I'm beat..

Then these went up.. Still need to trim off the tops obviously..

 

[Galactus39]

Incredible project! Can't even fathom a tank that big being in my home. Great work - can't wait to see the end result.

 

[Conner]

What color pond armor are you using?