DIY Tank?

dmill15

dmill15

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Has anyone here tried to build their own tank? If so then please let me know how you did it and what you used. I want to gut a closet in my house and add a tank there. It is about 9' long and 2 1/2' deep. I am thinking about cotting the back wall out too so you can see it in the hall.
Thanks,
Dave
 
slick

slick

Active Member
I believe Broncofish makes acrylic tanks. Give him a buzz and see if he can help you out.
 
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randy 12

Guest
I built this one. Do a search, I think I have told about it.
 
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randy 12

Guest
Sorry it took a while to reply. Transmission went out on brand new car (6,000 miles) while out of town!
Anyway, I used weld-on #40. There was a previous thread about this topic. Do a search on it. I think I put more info on it. You also might do a search on polishing acrylic. I explained how to finish polishing it up and getting the excess glue off. If you can't find it, post again.
 
broncofish

broncofish

Active Member
If you want to build an acrylic I would recomend building a couple small practice tanks, just to see of you have the patience. Then if that works out for a tank that size you will need to use the weld on # 40, and as randy can tell you it is a pain. I think between Randy and myself we could help you out.
 
javatech

javatech

Member

Originally posted by DvSKiN
Java, I like you DIY tank. Is the whole thing made outta wood?? (obviously not the front.) How did you finish it on the inside??? Thanks a lot man
DVS
Thanks , i used a two-part epoxy paint in made for water tanks and then i put in a pond liner to keep anything from hitting the paint and it looks better
http://groups.msn.com/JimsCichlids/p...ankphotos.msnw
 
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