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MacDime
08/12/2015, 08:35 PM
Starting a large fragging operation. Building 3-157 gallon tanks from wood with PVC pond liner. A tank for softies, LPS, and SPS. Will be lifted with cinder blocks and all plumed to one 150 rubbermaid tub for sump with a 55 gallon glass fuge.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1460_zpsgbztkciq.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1460_zpsgbztkciq.jpg.html)
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MacDime
08/12/2015, 08:39 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1471_zpsprrkpj1z.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1471_zpsprrkpj1z.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1472_zpsfm8dsvbv.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1472_zpsfm8dsvbv.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1473_zpsqztvmy0l.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1473_zpsqztvmy0l.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1474_zpsefugkzfp.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1474_zpsefugkzfp.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1475_zps0gx7mthy.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1475_zps0gx7mthy.jpg.html)

tomorrow we will be bracing the last pen. Hopefully we can get the liner stretched and stapled down too and finish the 3 pens. Then plumbing.

sixpackgarage
08/12/2015, 09:40 PM
hmmm.. not sure about this. You think that's going to hold up?

MacDime
08/12/2015, 10:53 PM
hmmm.. not sure about this. You think that's going to hold up?

why wouldn't it?

sixpackgarage
08/13/2015, 12:34 AM
why wouldn't it?

just questioning the robustness of the structure. Looks like the plywood/particle board stuff has some opportunities to warp out in the corners and the long run in between the supports. Maybe the photo is deceiving. I guess you'll know soon enough.

TangingOut
08/13/2015, 05:35 AM
Why not just use plastic troughs?

shifty51008
08/13/2015, 06:36 AM
It should hold up just fine, some plywood tanks arnt even braced that much. How thick is your plywood?

MacDime
08/13/2015, 08:56 AM
It is 1/2" OSB. I'll brace the corners up a bit while I still have the liner out. Cant hurt.

Robert_ellis
08/14/2015, 04:37 PM
I would personally just put 1 2x4 across the middle to stop the long sides from bowing.

MacDime
08/14/2015, 05:09 PM
All three braced and ready liners

shifty51008
08/14/2015, 06:03 PM
Looking good

Devaji108
08/15/2015, 11:16 AM
nice!
great idea...before you know it you will be up to your ears in frags...

Spiffy
08/15/2015, 11:47 AM
just questioning the robustness of the structure. Looks like the plywood/particle board stuff has some opportunities to warp out in the corners and the long run in between the supports. Maybe the photo is deceiving. I guess you'll know soon enough.

Yeah. Plus the corners don't look like they can support too much weight from the water. The whole thing looks a little sketchy to me.

MacDime
08/15/2015, 08:30 PM
gap filled and lined. top frame rim will go along the top and liner till needs to be trimmed.http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1505_zps51urbr18.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1505_zps51urbr18.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1506_zpswsp3li5s.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1506_zpswsp3li5s.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/IMG_1507_zpsn4wb39ah.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/IMG_1507_zpsn4wb39ah.jpg.html)

MacDime
08/15/2015, 08:31 PM
Yeah. Plus the corners don't look like they can support too much weight from the water. The whole thing looks a little sketchy to me.

The tanks are only being filled to 11.5" water depth (i.e. what you see in the pictures, about half of that) and the frames are beefed up. I don't think they should have a problem holding that much water.

atreis
08/16/2015, 04:59 AM
Should be fine - looks like a relatively inexpensive approach. If they were going to be filled to the top I'd worry about the screws in the corners (which are what's holding the whole thing together at the top) not being up to the task, but only halfway I really doubt you'll have any problems.

krzyphsygy
08/16/2015, 06:05 AM
following

MacDime
08/16/2015, 09:22 AM
Should be fine - looks like a relatively inexpensive approach. If they were going to be filled to the top I'd worry about the screws in the corners (which are what's holding the whole thing together at the top) not being up to the task, but only halfway I really doubt you'll have any problems.

We originally planned on building them out of glass but the quotes we got on glass sheets were more then we wanted to spend ($1300-$1900). So we went with wood/liner and the total price was around $300 for all 3. Which leaves us more money for lighting and equipment.

kellerexpress
08/16/2015, 02:44 PM
looks ghetto but cost effective. Hope it works out for you :)

PsymonStark
08/16/2015, 03:28 PM
Nice idea! +1 of cost saving!!

ericarenee
08/16/2015, 04:30 PM
not the best design structurally... But if your only filling them half full they should be OK.

this should have been built as 4 Knee walls then screwed together... Then Joist running across the bottom plate for the floor ... Then the ply......

If leaving it as it is i would run a 2x around the top laying flat for structural supper.. those 2x will warp.

But what do i know......

MacDime
08/16/2015, 05:37 PM
not the best design structurally... But if your only filling them half full they should be OK.

this should have been built as 4 Knee walls then screwed together... Then Joist running across the bottom plate for the floor ... Then the ply......

If leaving it as it is i would run a 2x around the top laying flat for structural supper.. those 2x will warp.

But what do i know......

Thanks for the input. We're gonna do the flat 2x4s on the upper like you said over the liner.

MacDime
08/17/2015, 04:45 PM
we found out the 55 fuge we had was tempered.... good thing it was a leftover tank :cool:
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MacDime
08/18/2015, 06:44 PM
Anyone have any suggestions for lighting on these setups?

EllisJuan
08/19/2015, 02:07 AM
I love me some LEDs, but if I was setting up a propagation system it would definitely be Metal Halides.

WaReefer458
08/19/2015, 02:58 AM
Anyone have any suggestions for lighting on these setups?

I don't see any dimensions posted for length and width. The store near my house I go to uses Kessil a360we's on their displays mounted way above the tanks for more coverage. I would think with how shallow they are if you mounted 2-3 of them per tank around 2-3' above the surface you should be golden. Plus your electricity bill will thank you. If you are paying $200 or more a month just to have them running with halides it may not be a financially viable operation. I can't see 6-9 led's costing more than $50/month to run or so. But I could be wrong. I just know when I had my 75 running with 2 250 halides and 2 4' vho's plus the pumps my bill was around $100 a month just to keep the tank running.

atreis
08/19/2015, 04:26 AM
I'd probably hang Kessil's from the ceiling....

MacDime
08/19/2015, 11:39 AM
I don't see any dimensions posted for length and width. The store near my house I go to uses Kessil a360we's on their displays mounted way above the tanks for more coverage. I would think with how shallow they are if you mounted 2-3 of them per tank around 2-3' above the surface you should be golden. Plus your electricity bill will thank you. If you are paying $200 or more a month just to have them running with halides it may not be a financially viable operation. I can't see 6-9 led's costing more than $50/month to run or so. But I could be wrong. I just know when I had my 75 running with 2 250 halides and 2 4' vho's plus the pumps my bill was around $100 a month just to keep the tank running.

They are 6'X3'X1.5' each filled at 11.5" water depth. I just cant see these little lights doing the job! Are they that strong??

WaReefer458
08/20/2015, 03:00 AM
The 360we's cover 24" diameter 6" above the tank. I'd say 3 of them per tank hung 1-2' above the tanks would be more than adequate. They are pretty powerful lights with a great spread. The other nice thing is they have natural and blue lights built into them so they will get the light needed to grow as well as the blue to make the colors really pop.

MacDime
08/20/2015, 01:51 PM
at $396.00 a piece that puts them around $3564.00. A bit out of our price range i think. We were looking at running 2 of these above each tank. Any thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Global-60x5wleds-function-Powerful-Dimmable/dp/B00OK8IDTS/ref=pd_sbs_199_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=031RJX0RHPQAG3GCTT99

or

http://www.amazon.com/Galaxyhydro-trade-Dimmable-Spectrum-Aquarium/dp/B00INM0J1M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_199_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VN2TX1NAE5XPBZKFFTY

Mishri
08/20/2015, 04:31 PM
I don't think 2 of those above each tank would light the whole tank.. so if you are only thinking of using 1/2 the tank it might work..

Probably your least expensive option that will get great growth for how shallow those are would be 250 watt metal halide, build the kit yourself, or get a retro fit kit. a lot of the time you can pick up the ballast, reflector, bulb, socket for less than a kit or premade thing.

edit: I guess if your plan is to have them up high and crank them up it might work a bit better.. I dunno I guess on the LEDs..

shifty51008
08/20/2015, 06:17 PM
Have you thought about t5's?

atreis
08/21/2015, 04:21 AM
LEDs require a large upfront capital outlay, but save money over time on electric use and replacements (no need to replace the bulbs). MH are relatively inexpensive upfront, but cost a lot over time in electric use as well as replacement bulbs. T5s are inexpensive upfront and use only a little more power than LEDs, but still have the replacement costs.

Overall, T5s are probably the easiest to pay for.

MacDime
08/22/2015, 10:28 PM
picked up some stuff for the tanks today. http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/11947676_10152903400961580_2674677405674770211_n_zpsr1ouquoy.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/11947676_10152903400961580_2674677405674770211_n_zpsr1ouquoy.jpg.html)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/11953082_10152903400496580_6430324177434614808_n_zpstbameqt8.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/11953082_10152903400496580_6430324177434614808_n_zpstbameqt8.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/11216595_10152903400621580_7343134414809400941_n_zpsujq9oibw.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/11216595_10152903400621580_7343134414809400941_n_zpsujq9oibw.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/11898867_10152903400366580_6452243926339497116_n_zpsi9jwfsmv.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/11898867_10152903400366580_6452243926339497116_n_zpsi9jwfsmv.jpg.html)

Tuesday or wednesday we should be picking up a 125 gallon tank were gonna be using for the sump

scubadan206
08/22/2015, 11:00 PM
I'd really go with a better quality for the lighting. Those cheap things will give some really funky coverage. To say the least... LED has come a long way in just the last 3-5 years, and those seem to be knock-offs from about 10 years ago.
See if you can turn up anything in the used section here on RC. The lights don't have to match or be real fancy. Buying the cheapest lights will become very expensive once you kill off a few batches of even more expensive coral stock.....
Battlecorals is close to me. He gave me a tour a few months ago. He has since switched to all T5, and is getting his best growth and coloration yet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuF8pp7nqDA

Wish you the best. :wavehand:
P.S.
I am planning a plywood sump for my basement. It will be larger than your tanks. I have looked into the recommendations for thickness and bracing on this style of tank. You're way overbuilt, they'll be just fine.
I would however use some kind of joiner on the inner corners and seams. Some kind of mesh with a resin or epoxy to secure it for strength and peace of mind.

Daniel. :uhoh3:

Bent
08/23/2015, 12:04 AM
I would just use some halides and t5s and call it good.

Looks great man. All these builds make me want to make a pond.

MacDime
08/23/2015, 12:37 PM
Yeah we decided to go with t5s and led blends. Maybe halides over the sps. Thanks! I can't wait get this 125 packed out with some chaeto

MacDime
08/25/2015, 06:18 PM
picked up the 125 tank for the ump today. Put plastic on the walls and ceiling. Plumbed the overflows and returns to the sump

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shifty51008
08/25/2015, 07:04 PM
Nice job so far. I would deff change the filters in the rodi unit though before useing

MacDime
08/25/2015, 09:43 PM
Nice job so far. I would deff change the filters in the rodi unit though before useing

thats what my partner said so that is definitely on the list of 'To Do'

MacDime
08/29/2015, 03:12 PM
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disregard my terrible caulking skills

MacDime
08/31/2015, 09:32 PM
salt, float valve, watt-per-hour meters, and other goodies should arrive friday

Raul R Badillo
08/31/2015, 10:10 PM
cool set up man! I would run t5s all day! They rock for growing in my opinion

BigJohnny
08/31/2015, 11:31 PM
cool set up man! I would run t5s all day! They rock for growing in my opinion
+1. Throw a big ati sunpower over each of those and wam bam boom, frag heaven.

MacDime
09/03/2015, 07:32 PM
+1. Throw a big ati sunpower over each of those and wam bam boom, frag heaven.

I like it. This week we should be filling them up. Im just waiting for the salt order to get here.....anyday now...:beachbum:

WhoScott
09/03/2015, 08:05 PM
following

sonnus
09/03/2015, 09:42 PM
What type of caulk did you end up using on the baffles? You need to be careful that they contain no fungicides or mildewcides. Also, did you use pure silicone or soliconized latex caulk?

MacDime
09/03/2015, 09:52 PM
What type of caulk did you end up using on the baffles? You need to be careful that they contain no fungicides or mildewcides. Also, did you use pure silicone or soliconized latex caulk?http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-All-Purpose-Silicone-I-10-1-oz-Clear-Window-and-Door-Caulk-GE012A-24C/100091111

this silicone

sonnus
09/03/2015, 10:07 PM
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-All-Purpose-Silicone-I-10-1-oz-Clear-Window-and-Door-Caulk-GE012A-24C/100091111

this silicone

That should be good.

Good luck with your build.

BonsaiNut
09/03/2015, 10:42 PM
Ghetto.

That's not plywood, it's chip board. BIG difference. You don't have to worry about weight - you have to worry about water. Chip board gets wet it loses its structural integrity... for all time.

Any reason why you didn't spring for real plywood and epoxy sealant and epoxy liner paint (cheap) or polyurea (moderate) or plexiglass (moderately expensive)?

Any time someone cuts a corner in this hobby it usually costs 10x in the longer term. These tanks will fail when you can least afford it - like when you're out of town on vacation - and all your frags get left out to dry.

The tanks are by far the least expensive part of this hobby. Why would you short-change them? You will spend a ton more on the pumps, protein skimmers, UV, lighting, etc...

Shawn O
09/04/2015, 08:40 AM
Structural strength aside, any chance of using direct natural sunlight to light them for a good portion of the day? It seems like that would save you a lot of money on lighting. Also, wouldn't it be better to run the SPS tank as a completely different system to keep nutrient's low?

MacDime
09/04/2015, 03:09 PM
Ghetto.

That's not plywood, it's chip board. BIG difference. You don't have to worry about weight - you have to worry about water. Chip board gets wet it loses its structural integrity... for all time.

Any reason why you didn't spring for real plywood and epoxy sealant and epoxy liner paint (cheap) or polyurea (moderate) or plexiglass (moderately expensive)?

Any time someone cuts a corner in this hobby it usually costs 10x in the longer term. These tanks will fail when you can least afford it - like when you're out of town on vacation - and all your frags get left out to dry.

The tanks are by far the least expensive part of this hobby. Why would you short-change them? You will spend a ton more on the pumps, protein skimmers, UV, lighting, etc...

$300 to $2,800 is a huge price difference from building to buying. Pond liner is made to hold water in. I dont see why this method wont work if done right

bristle
09/04/2015, 06:53 PM
I have to chime in and say the chip board is not a great idea over the long term. Plywood with marine sealant would have been significantly better.

That being said, I do wish you success and I look forward to seeing this with water and corals.

MacDime
09/05/2015, 10:38 PM
It should hold up just fine, some plywood tanks arnt even braced that much. How thick is your plywood?http://loanfinanceus.com/yellow/images/82.gif http://loanfinanceus.com/yellow/images/73.gif

half inch. Im excited and nervous to get these filled

MacDime
09/08/2015, 12:01 PM
salt came in today and dehumidifier. Today were gonna be filling them up. so I will post pictures and status tonight/tomorrow.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4521_zpsv3tywrrs.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4521_zpsv3tywrrs.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4523_zpsh3arn6b0.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4523_zpsh3arn6b0.jpg.html)

20 gallon top-off containerhttp://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4522_zps306uadac.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4522_zps306uadac.jpg.html)

BonsaiNut
09/08/2015, 10:12 PM
http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-All-Purpose-Silicone-I-10-1-oz-Clear-Window-and-Door-Caulk-GE012A-24C/100091111

this silicone

First, the product in your photo looks white(?)

Second, the product in your link contains fungicides. Note the "mold and mildew resistant" in the description.

ericarenee
09/09/2015, 08:41 AM
Is Strand Board.... And if it does not get wet it will not be a issue. I would have primed it all thou.

MacDime
09/09/2015, 08:51 AM
First, the product in your photo looks white(?)

Second, the product in your link contains fungicides. Note the "mold and mildew resistant" in the description.

we actually noticed that the other day and removed it. We added bigger panels and used Marineland silicone instead

MacDime
09/09/2015, 08:53 AM
hmmm.. not sure about this. You think that's going to hold up? http://loanfinanceus.com/yellow/images/73.gifhttp://webhostinglo.com/image/images/23.gif http://loanfinanceus.com/yellow/images/82.gif

yes these tanks are only being filled to 11.5" which is about 60% of the depth you see. there not being filled to the top

scubadan206
09/10/2015, 10:15 PM
It's interesting about the GE silicone 1. It does say mold and mildew resistant. It also says 100% silicone and is on many [recommended] lists for marine applications.
I just bought 7 tubes of this stuff, I may have to rethink it....:hmm4:

MacDime
09/17/2015, 06:13 PM
All three tanks are filled. No leaks or bowing! We are having drain problems though. Theres a siphon to the drain and the water level in the sump is going up and down. I think the drains are too small (1")

atreis
09/18/2015, 04:28 AM
Sounds like a possibility.

Scroll down just a bit on this page (http://www.reefaquarium.com/2012/aquarium-plumbing-basics/) to see a table showing gravity drain flow rates. Compare that with your pump output...

MacDime
09/22/2015, 08:34 PM
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MacDime
09/23/2015, 09:00 AM
lights are slowly coming in. were going with a T5/LED blend. Tanks are cycling. :) :) :) :) :)

FishyFishy69
09/23/2015, 10:51 AM
lights are slowly coming in. were going with a T5/LED blend. Tanks are cycling. :) :) :) :) :)

Despite what some others here say, this will be just fine structurally. Especially not filled all the way to the top. Moisture will get into that chip board eventually though (just through the evaporation and humidity in the room). Is there a way you could try to seal the outside and edges at least?

Neat idea. I was thinking of something like this for a FOWLR pond.

TangingOut
09/23/2015, 12:48 PM
Acrylic baffles in your glass sump?

MacDime
09/23/2015, 01:13 PM
Acrylic baffles in your glass sump?

yes they are

MacDime
09/23/2015, 01:13 PM
Despite what some others here say, this will be just fine structurally. Especially not filled all the way to the top. Moisture will get into that chip board eventually though (just through the evaporation and humidity in the room). Is there a way you could try to seal the outside and edges at least?

Neat idea. I was thinking of something like this for a FOWLR pond.

possibly, not something I've looked into yet but definitely something I should investigate.

BigJohnny
10/28/2015, 08:44 PM
Let's see an update brotha

MacDime
11/02/2015, 11:36 PM
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4620_zpsy7cai6cm.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4620_zpsy7cai6cm.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4622_zpsojts4hcb.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4622_zpsojts4hcb.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4607_zpsulhnkmlv.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4607_zpsulhnkmlv.jpg.html)http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/rockerriot/DSCN4632_zps71qpiz7y.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/rockerriot/media/DSCN4632_zps71qpiz7y.jpg.html)

Usernam Invalid
11/03/2015, 01:09 AM
All that plastic sheeting makes it look like a DEXTER kill room. Wish you best of luck on this project.

RobTheReefer
11/03/2015, 03:26 AM
Breaking Bad! It'd be great if you got raided. lol

MacDime
11/03/2015, 12:04 PM
lol it does look like a murder or weed growing grow. Hopefully my neighbors dont get the wrong idea!

Usernam Invalid
12/02/2015, 09:30 PM
Any updates

BigJohnny
12/11/2015, 07:26 PM
Update?

s_kelley
12/11/2015, 08:06 PM
Cool build thread! Keep the updates and pics Rollin!

MacDime
12/26/2015, 10:02 PM
tanks have been running for a few months now. Theyre doing fine. We had to make adjustments to the drainage setup because the tanks were not draining fast enough. So one tank has a 2" drain and the other has 1"drainX2. tomorrow i will take some pics.

MMacro
02/21/2016, 02:43 AM
Updates?