Reef made out of WOOD?

[tony]

In stead of having a 120g glass tank without any holes and all those plumbing and over flow hanging in the outside and in the display tank. A reef ready tank made out of plywood and epoxy paint with all the over flow and close loop holse made with a quike drill. What due you think about this replacement instead of the gass tank? Also the glass tank is not done correctly although it dosnt leaks.

 

[mojoreef]

Sure thier are alot of tanks made that way. I do believe their is a life span on a tank like that but I am not sure what it is. I will see if I can dig some info up for ya. Also I know someone that has done that. I will see if I can get him over here to talk with ya.


MIke

 

[kimoyo]

Hey Tony,
You should take a look at http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/s...=3917151&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending or if that doesn't work do a search on www.reefcentral.com for plywood tanks.
Paul

 

[Woodstock]

Brian_e had a BEAUTIFUL 320 gallon in-wall wood tank!! He recently tore it down and is in the process of getting another one... acrylic I think. Maybe you could PM or email him....

 

[mojoreef]

I sent brian a email Doni

Mike

 

[Curtswearing]

I'm sure that when Brian chimes in, he'll have some good recommendations for you. You should also check out the "How-To" pages at GARF

 

[tony]

Thanks for all the sugestions....I already had check GARF, from ther I got my idea but is it a good idea to put a reef in this type of tank because Im planning on livin it for many years running like that?If the back wood sheet is going to have about 12 holes due I need to put 2 3/4 sheets of wood together so its stronger?

 

[tony]

kimoyo thanks very much for the link it has being alot of help. thanks again

 

[brian_e]

plywood tanks are great if u are tiring to save money.My tank was only set up for 2 years and its great to be able to drill holes when ever u want to and i always wanted to and u still shouldn't need to double the back wall it will be fine. The only thing i can tell u is to find the best paint u can what i had got was local and when i drained it i found it had some cracks in the paint i think do to the uv from the lights. If u are going to build it the way garf says u can change the center brace to a euro brace makes it a lot nicer not blocking light mine was a 2 1/2 inch lip all the way around the top

sorry all my stuff runs togather if u need to ask me send me a email [email protected]

 

[The R/C Man]

Tony,

Here is an extreme example of what can be done with wood and fiberglass cloth.
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php
I will try and find a more practical example....

 

[Mauisreef]

Tony,

Here is an extreme example of what can be done with wood and fiberglass cloth.
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php
I will try and find a more practical example....

WOW!
Lets see........I have a basement.....I love sharks......Just have to sell it to the wife! LOL :lol:

Maui

 

[tony]

Thanks for the site although I already had saw It
I am a fish nerd and I pass the hole day serching for stuff... haha

 

[bigb]

I have built several plywood tanks in the past years for my self and friends. The oldest one being 12 years old, hasn't showed any sign of fatigue yet. I use hardwood plywood like birch, epoxy resin and fiber glass matting for the base and then epoxy paint

 

[tony]

I will practice a little with small project ontil I learn the basics to get started in a 180g tank im thinking to do. Some help may help thanks...

 

[wanareef]

i've built several and the las one is still in use, today. 250gal's just using 3/4" CDX ply, with fiberglass cloth in the all the corners. I used the resin and added a blue color to it (dye) and just poured it on to make a 1/4" thick "liner" to the inside. Now across the top just add several thd rods for a brace to not block the lights.
good luck

 

[gobie]

I Had Seen A Tank In Hawii That Was In Wall Made Out Of An Old Hot Tub W The Front Only Being Glass. It Was One Of The Coolest Things I Had Ever Seen.

 

[tdksound2005]

wow can you make a tank with wood? if so iam of to the diy store to buy chip board and super glue.lol

 

[class clown]

Thank you all for making my evening with this great thread. I have never seen anything quite like this before. WOW is all I can say- I am truly amazed!

 

[tony]

thaxs for all your help