Plywood Tanks

[geoff_tropheus]

Re: Plywood Tanks

The only way I would build one is if it were a permanent built wall insert tank.

If it were one that I had to move around put on a stand, then move it somehwere else, glass is the only way I would go.

The front view to me looks crowded with the wood trim all way around it.  This may not bother others, it does me.  None of that matters though..its your choice.

I'd take a look at some goolge pics, and then decide.

[h0nkzz]

Re: Plywood Tanks

Thanks for all the input guys, after more research on materials cost and labor time, it cost around the same with buying glass tank ... which is sucks in a way ...

[fishingaddict]

Re: Plywood Tanks

yeah, check out monsterfishkeepers.com lotta info on diy stuff there. and lotta info on pretty much everything else too.

[William]

Re: Plywood Tanks

All,

Just throwing in my two bits. Plywood and for that matter concrete tanks have a niche in the hobby. I have perused many a websites that document the trial and errors of such endeavors. Am I impressed, yes!  Is the application for me, no! While the planning, procurement of materials and implementation of the project has to be a real rush I can't see any real cost savings unless one starts pushing the 400 gallon range, even then I would have to look into a tubular steel base and acrylic-custom built tank, given the obvious scratch potential.

Personally, I do not like picture frame (read straight on viewing) of plywood tanks. I like to peer around the side, see what's going on in the nooks and crannies of the drift wood, in the substrate, etc. I am constantly amazed at what I observe watching  the side of the tank and not limiting my view to the monocular frontal pane.

Best regards,

William

[lightning]

Re: Plywood Tanks

i have been researching building my own tank for almost a year now, i have a window seat that currently houses my 55, my plan is to build a 80x15x24 tank, i wont be able to see the sides or back so this is perfect for me, a custom built acrylic was 1000 dollars, a custom built glass was 800 dollars, me buying the glass at the local glass shop was 500 , using plywood and a glass front will cost me around 150 , so depending on how much money you have and what will be seen, plywood tanks are defiantly an option in my opionion

[sproett]

Re: Plywood Tanks

I hope you do a journal of your project!  I'd love to follow you from start to finish.