My 224G Plywood build

[Aquariumjunkie]

Its looking good, that RTCxTSN is nice!

thanks, thats my baby. i just got a smaller RTCxTSN for $9.99, it was to good of a deal to pass up!

looking real good..

Thanks

Nice tank!

Thanks

It's looking great so far. I've been thinking of doing this as have others. I like the layout so far. Looking forward to seeing more.

well i'll post some more pics tonight. all i've got to do now is get my 50G tub, and all the bio-media...

 

[Aquariumjunkie]

alright so here are some more pics as promised... this is with the stain on, and the stand complete. i bought some composite fence planks for the center bracing. and my baby RTCxTSN...

 

[hbluehunter]

Looks good so far, can't wait to see it up and running.

 

[tcarswell]

Good progress bro , keep on cookin !

 

[Aquariumjunkie]

Alright i'm back at it... some more pics for you guys. i sealed the plexiglass, and sealed the bulkheads. i've also added the composite fence pieces for the center support. i'm gunna wait a week then water test it!!!

 

[Burko]

"i sealed the plexiglass, and sealed the bulkheads"

Which sealant did you choose?

And what glue did you use to fix the liner to its self?

Cheers

 

[Tropical Dude]

Epoxy paint rather than a pond liner would of gave a cleaner look and made bulkheads a bit easier to install. But for the price, if it doesn't leak, it is a good idea.

 

[Eric A]

Looking good mate. get some practice doing this one cos you will need to do another bigger one for that hybrid

 

[Aquariumjunkie]

"i sealed the plexiglass, and sealed the bulkheads"

Which sealant did you choose?

And what glue did you use to fix the liner to its self?

Cheers

i used GE Silicone II Clear waterproof caulk. and i didnt use any glue, i just layed it out flat. that way if the pond liner fails, i'll just take it out and get some Epoxy sealer.

Epoxy paint rather than a pond liner would of gave a cleaner look and made bulkheads a bit easier to install. But for the price, if it doesn't leak, it is a good idea.

i looked into different Epoxy paints, and i already had the liner. the bulk head will be hiddin by the strainer, so i wasn't to worried about the looks. and they went in pretty easy.

Looking good mate. get some practice doing this one cos you will need to do another bigger one for that hybrid

that was the plan. i could have found a tank of craigs list, but i wanted to get some practice. i plan on building a 600-800 Gallon tank some day...

 

[Eric A]

Good stuff