DIY Monster Fish Tank

outofyourmind said:
A man can never have enough clamps.
Nice workshop area
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Thank you! Hanging the doors was quite a bit more finagling than usual because of the way that big heavy frame was made. If I had to do this same stand again the rough in part would be much sleeker and about 150 pounds lighter and the doors would be a breeze to hang.

Each door has 3 hinges, also overkill, 2 would work fine and I had to chop away at almost every hinge location kinda like in this pic:
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When I estimated that it would take 4 to 6 weeks to have the tank ready for water? That was if I was in a coma fore 5 weeks!

This thing should be ready for water in one week to ten days. I already have the bottom, both end panels and the front and back panel cut for the shell. It should be ready to seal by the end of the day this Monday.

Here is a pic of the five pieces needed for the shell. The front and back panel are stacked in the back together. This will go together fast. It's like when Popeye builds something, he can get some shit done in a hurry, HOORAY for Popeye!














































































































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Also if anyone wants to pick one, do you like the brass or the black handle better? I'd have to buy three more brass handles though... About 20 bucks I think 🤔.
 
Okay friends, this tank build is going so good, mind you, as it should go, however Cloud Nine was within my grasp and then I had my revised dimensions calculated and my tank, it only tops out at a meager 285 gallons! It has to be AT LEAST 300 gallons just to be categorized as a baby monster tank!

Anyway I almost got the shell all doubled up and this evening I will finish that and also fasten in the top supports. Here's a few pics of my progress.
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I put it together on the bench on left side and I can easily by myself slide it back and forth from that bench to the stand.

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The corners get lapped so the seams are staggered for strength and glued and screwed and screwed and screwed, these corners are rock solid. And only the right end panel will be cut for a round piece of glass.

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Peace & Love, kind friends!
 
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Parka said:
Okay friends, this tank build is going so good, mind you, as it should go, however Cloud Nine was within my grasp and then I had my revised dimensions calculated and my tank, it only tops out at a meager 285 gallons! It has to be AT LEAST 300 gallons just to be categorized as a baby monster tank!

Anyway I almost got the shell all doubled up and this evening I will finish that and also fasten in the top supports. Here's a few pics of my progress.
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I put it together on the bench on left side and I can easily by myself slide it back and forth from that bench to the stand.

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The corners get lapped so the seams are staggered for strength and glued and screwed and screwed and screwed, these corners are rock solid. And only the right end panel will be cut for a round piece of glass.

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Peace & Love, kind friends!
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Guaranteed way to get into trouble with a project, is to proclaim how great it is going. hahaha
 
Peter Gozintite said:
Guaranteed way to get into trouble with a project, is to proclaim how great it is going. hahaha
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That's funny! I'm in all kinds of trouble then because I am kicking this build's ass right off the planet!

It took me a while longer than I expected to finish the second layer but I just got it and tomorrow will be a very short day putting the top braces in. After it all dries, it is ready to be sealed🐠
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Okay, good night friends!
 
I got a late start today. I changed my mind and decided to put glass in both ends instead of only the left end. These round holes give it a nautical feel but that is purely by chance because the glass for the ends is round.IMG_20211110_145332.jpg
I'm taking a break now and this afternoon/evening I will indeed fasten in the top bracing.
 
Parka said:
I got a late start today. I changed my mind and decided to put glass in both ends instead of only the left end. These round holes give it a nautical feel but that is purely by chance because the glass for the ends is round.View attachment 48340
I'm taking a break now and this afternoon/evening I will indeed fasten in the top bracing.
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I'm confused. I thought you were putting a tank inside. How are you going to line the wood inside and install separate glass panels, and not have leaking?
 
Peter Gozintite said:
I'm confused. I thought you were putting a tank inside. How are you going to line the wood inside and install separate glass panels, and not have leaking?
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Ah Petey Pete Pete Pete! You was dun did confused at my Guide Bear stories too... Let's get with the program, Shall we?:laugh:

Actually, no joking, it is such a simple straightforward task to seal the tank and then install the glass.

Three coats of epoxy and then after it dries with silicone glue I will slap the tempered glass in place.
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This is the top brace in place. The tank is laying on its front (viewing) side and it got too heavy for me to flip over anymore. If I need to I will hook up a pulley on the ceiling joist to get it upright. The top brace will get one more layer also, it will 3/4" narrower than the bottom section of the brace making a nice lip to hold the tops in place.
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We all know how this is going to end.

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Ace. Tom Ace.
 
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