Looking to consolidate my 4 tank (800 gallon) system into a single jumbo 1200 gallon tank.
Outside dimensions will be roughly 120" x 94" x 36"
Inside dimensions will be roughly 113" x 80" x 30"
Basic construction: 2x4 frame on 10" centers, 3/4" plywood and a 2' tall stand made up of 4x4s on 2' centers with 4x4 beams.
Waterproofing is the area of concern.
Epoxy is way too toxic for me so I don't think I want to do that.
Pond armor is for cement only if I'm not mistaken so thats out.
Concrete backer board and drylok but then I rely on silicone and we don't have a good history.
I was thinking the following would work out the best.
Use 1/16" or 1/8" plexi sheets to create an acrylic tank inside the frame (Cutting out on opening in the front panel to prevent fogging) and then adhere a properly sized viewing panel (3/4" to 1") to the thin cut out plexi panel. I would obviously use Weldon for all the seams and then over lap 4" strips on all the seams for extra measures. Also would glue in something for the corners as well.
It might be a bit more money to do it this way, but then I wouldn't have to evacuate the house for several days while the epoxy cures.
Thought? Facts? Options?
Outside dimensions will be roughly 120" x 94" x 36"
Inside dimensions will be roughly 113" x 80" x 30"
Basic construction: 2x4 frame on 10" centers, 3/4" plywood and a 2' tall stand made up of 4x4s on 2' centers with 4x4 beams.
Waterproofing is the area of concern.
Epoxy is way too toxic for me so I don't think I want to do that.
Pond armor is for cement only if I'm not mistaken so thats out.
Concrete backer board and drylok but then I rely on silicone and we don't have a good history.
I was thinking the following would work out the best.
Use 1/16" or 1/8" plexi sheets to create an acrylic tank inside the frame (Cutting out on opening in the front panel to prevent fogging) and then adhere a properly sized viewing panel (3/4" to 1") to the thin cut out plexi panel. I would obviously use Weldon for all the seams and then over lap 4" strips on all the seams for extra measures. Also would glue in something for the corners as well.
It might be a bit more money to do it this way, but then I wouldn't have to evacuate the house for several days while the epoxy cures.
Thought? Facts? Options?