DIY Monster Fish Tank

Parka said:
And I'm pretty sure the plywood will tremendously increase load capacity too. I'm in a jam though, with all my plywood in the garage and not in the basement where I need it. I will probably end up setting up my cut table in the driveway and then still need help to carry the cut pieces to the labor dungeon.

So @Bayou Tiger , I'm following a youtube tutorial for this build, some Canadian guy named Joey something or other. So I'm following his design modified to my dimensions. And I sure appreciate you stepping up in your Project Manager role!:yes:

This is how it looks now after I put the bottom and top braces in. This thing is ready right now to hold the tank, my gawd, what a behemoth little structure! Not a single nail! Every single joint- glued screwed and tattooed!
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Well that will definitely hold whatever sized tank you can fit on there...hahaha

That is way over designed so it should never fail. It is probably heavy AF too so as long as you don't ever have to move it you will be okay. Is there something going on top that will be between the bottom of the tank an the top of those 2x4s we see on top? ...like a plywood top? I was suggesting that if so, that the vert. 2x4s be cut back to allow the plywood to be flush with the horz. 2x4s at the top.

If not you will see the plywood edge sandwiched between the horz. 2x4s and the tank. Unless there is no "top board" and the tank just sits on that framing at top....then disregard these concerns. LOL!
 
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Parka said:
But it will have four doors, not two. I really like the idea of a recessed piece of ply for the top, however, this beast won't need a top. The bottom of the tank will be two pieces thick of plywood and it will set on the stand as is. That's how Joey did his!
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Okay now I see. I guess this setup does not require a "sump tank" like a marine tank would. If this was a marine tank setup I would highly recommend removing that center post to allow room to get a small sump tank in cabinet. But this being a fresh water tank I guess it will not be necessary to fit another tank down there.

Carry on, looks like you have a plan! That's always best...haha
 
Peter Gozintite said:
Thats pretty stout framing.
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Wild Turkey said:
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I used Microsoft paint...the old program, not 3D Paint.

I just save a copy of his photo onto my hard drive and then open it in MS Paint to add notes and draw shit. It's very crude but it works...hahaha
 
Bayou Tiger said:
Carry on, looks like you have a plan! That's always best...haha
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Thanks friend! My plan for the build is pretty set but I have not much idea yet how I will filter it. I want to have ALL kinds of filtration and it's gonna be a big learning experience for me so it should be a lot of fun.

So here is how it looks wrapped in plywood (not the back) and prime painted. In about two hours I will put the first topcoat on. I should have this complete by tomorrow.
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Two more pics with words included! How very exciting!
Doors ready.jpgThe doors are ready for hardware and then they can be hung!


This here however, this is the big story today. I got my six sheets of plywood in the basement! This is huge. I could start putting the tank together on Friday except I have to go to the VA and even one stupid appt can take up most of the day. I already canceled it once and I might have to do it again because I don't have a ride yet.They want to take a look at my god damn kidneys! I hope I'm just pregnant, If I am pregnant I will just get a VA abortion and call it a mother fucking day. I din't carry that plywood in case anyone ain't paying attention. The Clumsy don't Carry! (plywood)
 

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Parka said:
Hey wait a minute! I hope you are joking! Because that would be at least 2 grand (hired out) to re-frame the wall, add a longer header and re-work the siding and trim on the outside. Hells bells, a new door is about $500 alone. Ideally, a set of double doors would be the ticket.
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Just pull off the door, door stops, door casings, and cripple studs when you are moving it in & out, and now you have ~36". When you are done, just put it all back. The cost is just a few nails, and some paint!

We did this for my neighbor back in the 90's when he his measurements didn't quite add up after he bought his big screen TV.
 
Vita said:
Just pull off the door, door stops, door casings, and cripple studs when you are moving it in & out, and now you have ~36". When you are done, just put it all back. The cost is just a few nails, and some paint!

We did this for my neighbor back in the 90's when he his measurements didn't quite add up after he bought his big screen TV.
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Hard to believe a guy in a wheelchair doesn't already have all 36 inch doors.
 
williewilliejuan said:
That thing has to weigh a ton. How are you going to move it to wherever it’s going to live?
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I estimate it weighs 350, maybe probably closer to 400 pounds. And surprisingly it slides fairly easy on the basement floor. It slides like a sled and I can push it by myself. I have it in place now.

It's 100 1/4" long, eight feet an four and quarter inches long and with the doors on, about 30" wide and will fit through a 32" or larger doorway. Thanks for asking!:thumb:
 
Vita said:
Just pull off the door, door stops, door casings, and cripple studs when you are moving it in & out, and now you have ~36". When you are done, just put it all back. The cost is just a few nails, and some paint!

We did this for my neighbor back in the 90's when he his measurements didn't quite add up after he bought his big screen TV.
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I like the way you think! Thanks for looking at my (dunce) crafting!
 
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