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Old 09/25/2007, 08:55 PM
mosthated00 mosthated00 is offline
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430gallon plywood tank build

I have started this bad boy and made good progress, i cant post pics on this site so i will post a link with the entire build thread so far! and i would love to here some feed back!
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ad.php?t=92570
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Old 09/25/2007, 09:10 PM
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Looks interesting, who told you that you "can't post pictures on this site"? Welcome to Reef Central!!! TinMan
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Old 09/26/2007, 04:07 PM
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looks good,
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Old 09/26/2007, 05:16 PM
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i saw that on mfk how is your epoxy working so far?
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Old 09/26/2007, 06:18 PM
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i returned that stuff and went with the faithful resin and fiber glass
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Old 09/26/2007, 06:28 PM
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looks sweet
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Old 09/26/2007, 07:47 PM
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I am not sure I understand your reasoning for building it outta wood. Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a glass tank? Or build one.

I looked through your thread but didn't read too deeply. Sorry if I missed the reason.

Michael

edit: Ahhh, 430 gallons. Now I guess the $$'s change. Hey, is it too late to cut out a back window for kitchen viewing?
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Old 09/26/2007, 08:12 PM
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I don't see how you are going to mount the glass really. I definatly wouldn't rely on silicone and the water pressure to hold it in. You need to figure out some way to hold it in and then probably fiberglass over that part. Other than that, the build looks really good. You must have a very understanding girlfriend to put up with that project inside the house. Most of us build them in the garage and then move them into the house when they are done.
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Old 09/26/2007, 09:12 PM
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there are several tanks in out area that are plywood and are done pretty close to this method and the glass is as solid as it can be. between the pressure and the silicone the glass is incredibly secure
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