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05-29-2011, 03:57 PM
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2000-3000 gallon Plywood tank
Ok so my wife has finally given me the permission to build this tank for my sharks which are starting to get too big in my current 375gallon tank.
So to try and upset the cost I will sell my 375gallon tank when this one is complete, but will be taking all the hardware as I have a 4' tall skimmer and 3 x 5000gal/hr pumps that would be benificial for this new monster tank. So far I have got quotes for various aquaium and glass stores and the prices for a tank that is 15' long x 4' deep x 3' high is in the price range of $3200-4200. But if I was to buy one piece of 3/4 glass at 180" x 32" it would be $980.00.... So I am trying to keep the cost low I thought about buying the one piece of glass and building a plywood tank. Now here is a few links on youtube that I really like but they basically show pictures on the build. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGRFLZErAWg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K0o_...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j-KR...eature=related If anyone in the Calgary area has a tank like this that I can come see first hand to physically see, and any info on where to buy those rubber pannels and reef safe paint, would be greatly appreciated. Any info would as I would hate to flood my house. Corey 403-422-4663 
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05-29-2011, 04:25 PM
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Check out SuperFudge's 1000 gallon plywood build.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31113 The tanks not running anymore I think. He also has a build thread on RC. Cheers, Vic
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05-30-2011, 01:26 AM
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wow superfudge had a pretty awsome system there. i have been reading lots on rc about plywood tanks too as thats the only way im going to get a big tank in the basement. I also looked around on glen l forums to see what they are using for the wood boats. the west system glass epoxy seems to be the best rated by the glen l guys. I found it at a couple places here in edmonton but lee valley tools seems to always have a good selection on hand.
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05-30-2011, 01:28 AM
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most of the tanks i have seen that are painted are done so just before the final coat of the epoxy is spread on the tank.
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05-31-2011, 03:49 AM
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yes a clear west system 7 epoxy over the paint and it will never blush or leach into the tank you could have a couple of the local traincar painters over and give you a real interesting backdrop lol
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05-31-2011, 04:08 AM
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here is another good link
http://www.brentsmith-photography.co...berglass-build
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05-31-2011, 03:52 PM
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I've seen a few other builds done similarily to the one posted above. That Bote Coat (which comes tinted) seems like a pretty smart choice. These builds look like a lot of fun (and massive amount of work).
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