Compilation of DIY plywood tanks (Load Warning)

[brianhellno]

Awesome thread!!!

Thanks!

What a great thread, its excellent that some1 can take the time out to look for all these DIY tank threads and compile them all into 1, for it to become a sticky is a real bonus. Well done for creating such an informative thread and congrats on the sticky, hopefully mine will end up on here too

When i actually get my finger out and start building it that is, does that count as unfinished when it hasnt even started yet

Ok brianhellno, i thought this was aprpriate considering all your hard work and as i dont have a real pic of you then your avatar will have to do watch and enjoy http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1263641278764RA64&q=low

Turn the volume right up people and skip the intro if you like

And thank you! I look forward to seeing and following your build! That video was great it really made my day. When I made this thread I just wanted to share my love for plywood tanks and I'm just glad so many others can come to this thread and enjoy all of the builds. Hopefully it will help others with their builds and maybe even inspire some to build a plywood tank of their own.

 

[bigcol]

Your very welcome dude, its good to make people smile

 

[smsm]

woooooooow very good tank

 

[Luc53]

Great tread, have got plenty of good info for when I get around to building a plywood tank.

That might be fairly soon as my toga is starting to outgrow his current home and I don't think he'd do well in the bigger tank with the bass and golden perch.

The bass and goldens are quite agressive at feeding time whereas the toga seems a lot more timid.

I think a 48x24x18 would keep the toga happy for a few years.
At 18 inches deep, the $$$ for the glass would not be excessive.

Coating the inside of the tank with a paint on rubber coating seems a good way to go. I'll have to look for a supplier around my neck of the woods.

Luc

 

[impeza1]

If anyone is looking for a detailed build list and what not...someone put one together on minnfish.com under the DIY section shows how to build a 300 gallon plytank. thought i would let you all know...saw a lot of people looking for how to build it and how to put it all together and a materials list.

 

[flipstylex]

nice ideas here

 

[Buckdog]

brianhellno,
Update - Still working on it. Maybe 2-3months out. Still lots to do.
Thanx.

 

[robr0924]

great thread

 

[briflikk]

got mine done .. link is in my sig

 

[deepcmsp]

I recently was given a 75 gal that I set up with cichlids and am realizing that I really need a much bigger tank for the fish to be kept right.
Considering building a plywood tank and would like to find some complete plans but how long is it expected to last?