Well the link I posted was for epoxy paint. The plywood would get all seems coated with silicon then the epoxy paint would go on. That's all you need to do so i've read for the interior for being water resistant and leak resistant. I've searched for lot's of aquariums for sale around the area.
The cheapest setup I have found is for a 55 gallon with stand and filter for $275.
I found another one for $150 but it has silicon leaks and needs repair. They said that the leak is in a upper corner and just needs silicon but they sent me pictures and the whole front is full of scratches.
Other than that theres nothin really for sale in the area.
Edit:
If I'm going to spend over $250 I might as well build one almost twice in size and a stand.
Plywood Tank Questions
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angus4481 - Posts: 199
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my suggestion, you should spray the inside with rubberized truck bedliner, and then put a pool liner over that. when you put the window in, use small screws from the inside, just make sure you cover them with silicone to stop the rust from happening. and make sure the glass for the window is strong enough for the weight of the water. good luck
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Peterkarig3210 - Posts: 1980
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I have an idea. how about buying a section of rubberised pond liner. It would be non toxic and maybe you could squeeze the glass to it tight enough to make a good seal. I don't remember what this stuff costs, but it's an idea.
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Serial324556 - Posts: 218
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Using a pond liner between the glass and the plywood worries me of leaks. I'd rather use something i can paint on. I really like the idea of the epoxy paint for potable water tanks. But i wish i could find something cheaper than $60 a gallon. I wouldn't mind paying around $20 - $30 a gallon but I mean $60 a gallon just sounds ridiculous.
I've also read about people using fiberglass but on garf.org they say it releases poisonous chemicals into the water which can kill the fish or make them very unhealthy..
I've also read about people using fiberglass but on garf.org they say it releases poisonous chemicals into the water which can kill the fish or make them very unhealthy..
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angus4481 - Posts: 199
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maybe you should just invest in an actual tank, ur not gonna get a better deal. im not trying to bust balls, but its the truth.
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Peterkarig3210 - Posts: 1980
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I agree. Look in the classifieds near the pet section for a couple weeks and you might find a great deal.
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Serial324556 - Posts: 218
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Pimp, that stuff is just regular epoxy for fiberglass. It dries clear, I was talking about epoxy paint, it comes in different colors and goes right on plywood to make it water proof. They usually use it in large aquariums..
But hey I found a 55 gal. with stand, canopy, filter for $100 in the want-ad digest. The guy lives in Saratoga NY. He is going to send me pictures hopefully on Sunday. :)
But hey I found a 55 gal. with stand, canopy, filter for $100 in the want-ad digest. The guy lives in Saratoga NY. He is going to send me pictures hopefully on Sunday. :)
