LARGE Plywood Tank Build

bronco300

bronco300

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Originally Posted by Arlene1995
http:///forum/post/2721536
AMAZING! I have been following this for a while and I just have to post. LOL. I love the fact that it is large enough to swim in! Not only is it MASSIVE, but it is an in-wall too! I am SO jealous! Do you have an estimate as to how much that beast weighs?
haha,thanks for posting...its going to be a heavy beast...i think water is 8lbs per gallon isn't it...which would mean like 3500lbs or so just in water...well minus some after displacement....but nontheless it'll probably be about 4k with the stand,etc.
 
bronco300

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Originally Posted by grubsnaek
http:///forum/post/2721671
that ocean motions is sick.....wuts that thing pushin.....
the oceansmotions will be ran off a sequence 5000, so 5000GPH...there should be 2 outlets always fully open, 2 outlets closing, 2 outlets closed, and 2 outlets opening...and around it goes....it'll be great, I can't wait to see how the flow is
 
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bonita69

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Boy did I have fun catching up!!! So very impressed!!! I think saltwaterfish.com should donate your first fish!!!!
 
bronco300

bronco300

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Originally Posted by wattsupdoc
http:///forum/post/2721731
Here's a thread regarding the bangers.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/show...=1#post2721730
Keeping my fingers crossed, I think they're doing well. Very funny to watch them hunt in the fuge. You cant even see what they are gobbling up, but they are definitely munching on something.

sweet, i'll check it out!!!
Originally Posted by bonita69
http:///forum/post/2721739
Boy did I have fun catching up!!! So very impressed!!! I think saltwaterfish.com should donate your first fish!!!!

hahahaha, thanks! you let them know that in the ask swf.com...i'm sure theyll be less then thrilled,lol.
 
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arlene1995

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Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2721680
haha,thanks for posting...its going to be a heavy beast...i think water is 8lbs per gallon isn't it...which would mean like 3500lbs or so just in water...well minus some after displacement....but nontheless it'll probably be about 4k with the stand,etc.
WOW! Before I found this thread, I was under the impression that my 125 was heavy... Good luck getting it in place and stuff. I will DEFINITELY be following now.
 
bronco300

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haha,yea....this thing is going to be a beast, once its there there will be NO little movements at all...gotta have it placed right the first time.
 
jimvette1

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BRONCO,
Can't wait to see the start of that hole in the wall.....More Pictures...

Also, better put something over the top to keep the kitty out
 
privatejoker

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I'm late to this thread but how many gallons is this tank? That is a really great build, my wife would have kicked my a$$ if I even thought of doing that.
 
bronco300

bronco300

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Originally Posted by NewbFish
http:///forum/post/2724506
any new updates?
lol...the hole will be in a couple weekends...nothing else i can really do right now.
Originally Posted by JimVette1
http:///forum/post/2725083
BRONCO,
Can't wait to see the start of that hole in the wall.....More Pictures...

Also, better put something over the top to keep the kitty out

lol, well the kitty isn't allowed in the garage without me so i dont think i'll be worried much,lol
Originally Posted by privatejoker
http:///forum/post/2725278
I'm late to this thread but how many gallons is this tank? That is a really great build, my wife would have kicked my a$$ if I even thought of doing that.
450-500..
 
bronco300

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Actually I did not...i've looked again and again to see if i can notice any bowing in and side, back front, glass, and don't think there is really any to be able to tell a significant difference, if any.
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

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Hey Bronco.....Kent over at Fingerlakes told me to get your input on doing the wavebox. What is your thought on that? I want to do mine external as you've done and need your insight!!!!!!!!!
I will be using the Tunzes dual with a DIY controller. Did you have any issues epoxy wise on the finger intakes on the wavebox? Did you glass over the fingers or just epoxy?
 
bronco300

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i'm not sure what you mean by fingers? Pm replied to thought...by fingers it makes me think you're talking about like an overflow wavebox?
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

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I was looking over your sketch up and saw that you had slits cut into your wavebox which I called "fingers" I'm not sure if you actually did that with the final design......I'm kinda anxious to get mine under construction, but have to finish my garage makeover first.
 
bronco300

bronco300

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Originally Posted by acrylic51
http:///forum/post/2727171
I was looking over your sketch up and saw that you had slits cut into your wavebox which I called "fingers" I'm not sure if you actually did that with the final design......I'm kinda anxious to get mine under construction, but have to finish my garage makeover first.
ahhhh, so you're building one too?! thats great!! i'll draw up what my wavebox will look like, or find a picture of it for you and post it
 
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