Here is the new 8 foot plywood tank that our new member Steve built.





Now THAT is one heck of a fishtank. Drooly Drooly Drooly Drooly

That is amazing! How many gallons does it hold? I love the light coloured background. I bet it makes for some great photography sessions with the fish!

Kim

nice tank Good Job

wonder how many apisto's I could fit in there ? Hmmmm

That is one unbelievable tank!

Kudos to you Steve! the Clap the Clap the Clap

Wow! Sweet tank!

Beautiful!!! I want one :lol:

I have another question for you plywood tank builders, but
what a surprise, heh? B)

Do you ever experience any leaks in your tanks? If so, how
do you repair them?

How is the glass inserted into the front of the tank?

What quality of plywood do you use; marine?

Thanks for your replies in advance! Bouncy

According to my calculations the tank holds 193 gals. The glass pushes up against a 3" by 3" frame that I cut out of one sheet of plywood. I used baltic plywood for the end pieces. Its got twice as many plys as regular plywood. It should grab the screws holding the front and back panels a little better and it is less likely to split. It is important to silicone the joints. The epoxy paint is very strong but also very brittle. I got the glass for free from a construction site so building the tank cost less than it would for most people, but the epoxy paint and the baltic plywod still cost over $200. If you are very good with tools, understand some building concepts and can get some free material, building a large plywood tank is worthwhile. Tanks under 100 gals are still relatively cheap when you consider the work invoilved in building your own. Steve.

WOW, that is absolutely gorgeous! I am very impressed! I'd love to come see that tank myself...any chance you're in Ontario?

I am in Oshawa. (15 minutes east of Klaus). Anybody is welcome to visit, just let me know what you keep so I can have some cash or trades available when you get here. Steve.

Ok Steve first off Im really impressed with this tank! Great Job!Secondly Im very disappointed in you!! Why you ask???Because I see the makings of a fishroom in the back and you havent shown us any pics yet!!We neeed more info!!! Drooly On the Floor Laughing

Exactly what I was thinking, Derek !!!!



Give up the pics Steve :ph43r:

Hi ya"ll. Thats hardly a fishroom in the background. I work in construction so 2x4's, and plywood are often free. Its just some homemade racks with Aquaclear filters. To me a fishroom has its own heating and ventilation system,some central filtration systems etc. My wife and I just found out she is holding for the first time!!! (pregnant), so it will be years before I set up a real fish room. As for pics, I am still waiting for someone to give me a lesson on picture management. Right now it takes me about an hour to post pics. That is why I had to rely on Klaus to post the pics. Thanks Klaus. Steve.

Congrats on the "spawn", Steve! the Clap

Don't feel bad, we all rely on Klaus for help every now and then!

Kim

Steve you bum, you did not say a word at the last meeting :unsure: :unsure:

Congratulations to "THE FIRST" the Clap the Clap the Clap the Clap

There is one more thing I need to tell you all about Steve. Before he switched to African Cichlids he used to breed Discus. I am sure that he will be willing and very able to answer some of your questions in that department and give Barb a hand Good Job Good Job

Congratulations to you and your wife Steve! Bouncy Bouncy