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P-Shark Small Fry Posts: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Oct-2005	I am new to this forum so i might be posting in the wrong place, anyway: I am building a tank (150cm by 45cm by 65cm) ,i have 2 questions: 1) I am building it with silicone ,will this be enough to keep it together ? or those it need a case or someting to keep it together? 2) Can i make a hood fromm wood? and do i need to waterproof it, how ,etcc?!!?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
reel big mark Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 112 Registered: 29-Jun-2005	ok, well i cant help u with ur others questions but i have a question for u that will help others help u. are u makig this tank out of acrylic or glass? because im not 100% sure but i thing u use something other than silicone to put together a acrylic tank. once u answer that im sure a bunch of ppl can help u out its me sk8freak20...i need to get premie so i can change my name back
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
P-Shark Small Fry Posts: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Oct-2005	glass
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bcwcat22 Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 314 Votes: 34 Registered: 16-Jul-2005	I hope this article can help you out. (eg. http://www.petfish.net/tank-diy1.htm) Last edited by bcwcat22 at 08-Oct-2005 12:06 "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man" Simpsons
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, You might try looking at this site: [link=http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp]http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp" style="COLOR: #FF00FF[/link] Simply type in the dimensions, and hit enter. It will give you all the materials needed and step by step instructions for both the tank and the stand. If you are using all glass, the information will still give you insight on your task.. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
P-Shark Small Fry Posts: 3 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Oct-2005	Well Thanks for the answers , but do you think i need a frame for a tank that size?
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Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	A frame and bracing would be the best option for a tank that size, for increased stability and less bowing out and chance of breakage.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
crazy4plants Fingerling Posts: 36 Kudos: 38 Votes: 21 Registered: 09-Apr-2005	About the wooden hood: I built a hood for my 30 gal. using Oak. (I wanted to pack 4 24" bulbs under one hood ) I used 3 or 4 light coats of varnish, and I lined the inside with tin foil (poor man's reflector). But, I also cut two pieces of glass to cover the whole tank. I'm sure the glass protects the wood more than the varnish does. It's only been two years, but everything seems to be holding up fine. Last edited by crazy4plants at 12-Oct-2005 00:07
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