home built tanks?

tank watch

tank watch

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anyone here built their own tank from wood, fiberglass, etc.?
I want to build an in wall tank, 500-600 gallons, with one display window.
Looking for a place to start without spending thousands on the tank alone.
 
grumpygils

grumpygils

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Originally Posted by tank watch
anyone here built their own tank from wood, fiberglass, etc.?
I want to build an in wall tank, 500-600 gallons, with one display window.
Looking for a place to start without spending thousands on the tank alone.

Did you find some better info than what was on Garth?
Mc
 
rykna

rykna

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Originally Posted by tank watch
anyone here built their own tank from wood, fiberglass, etc.?
I want to build an in wall tank, 500-600 gallons, with one display window.
Looking for a place to start without spending thousands on the tank alone.
ME TOO!!!!! :thinking:
 
piscesblue

piscesblue

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I found a step by step guide to building a plywood tank of large size, but can't remember where. The guy had pics and all. I think it took him a few months to complete and admitted that the time spend was insane. If your time is money, you might consider buying a tank used.
 
piscesblue

piscesblue

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Was it cheaper than a glass tank?
In the end the tank was about the same price as a comparably sized glass tank. It ended up being a little more expensive than I had originally anticipated. I could have built it for less money, but once I started building it money became less of a concern and the challenge of building a plywood tank that would last for years became more important. You really start saving when you start building bigger tanks (180 gallons +). In the end I have something that I am proud of and I actually like it more than a standard glass tank. □
 
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