i ned help bildin a fish tank. can u giv me sum sort of tips direcshuns or anytin else. ty
2007-07-01 10:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by nachomanfork 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Building a tank is not the easiest thing in the world and I wouldn't suggest it unless you are building a really large tank. That's the only way it will be worth the time and effort. I have several homemade tanks including 2 750 gallon tanks that are plywood and glass. That is really the best way to go in ease of construction and cost savings.
Here's a page that will give you some great information about building tanks as well as parts lists for any size you pick.
http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp
Hope that helps
MM
2007-07-01 11:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the size but here goes.
The base should be measured including the width of the four sides. Tricky bit is to put all the pieces in place using masking tape, once you have it all set square, start applying silicon sealant, press a good amount from the nozzle along each joint, then run your finger along to make it tidy. Once you've done all the inside leave for 24hrs, I would advise that you take a few breathers while doing it as the stuff will give you a blinding headache if you inhale too much.
Next day take the tape off and with your finger push sealant into the outside of each joining. Leave for 24hrs.
Moment of truth, fill it with water and leave for 24hrs, if there's no leaks excellent you've done it, however if there's a leak you have to strip off the sealant and do it again, don't try to plug the hole because it won't hold in the long run.
I would not guarantee this above 30 gallons, I've done tanks up to 100, using plate glass about 30yrs ago but materials have changed for the better.
In the end it's often cheaper to pick up used tanks, as I've being doing for a fish house I'm planning on at some stage.
AJ
2007-07-01 19:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by andyjh_uk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theres two things you can do build a
"diy plywood tank"
search it on google and read up about it
or if your building a glass tank order the frames from youre local pet shop and get the measurements
on all-glass.com
and you can get them there aswell try picking up aquatic silicon to hold the tankto gether
2007-07-01 18:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by hopeless_romantic33z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like magicman said, only build a large one, if you're going to do it at all. I personally wouldn't build one less than 200 gallons. Otherwise, I would find one for sale at a yard sale.
2007-07-01 21:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
y dont you just buy one?
2007-07-01 17:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by UzUmAkI NaRuTo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋