270G - 4'x8' Plywood Frag Tank Build

[dantimdad]

Very cool. The evil plan is coming together!

 

[crusso1993]

I started to build last night.
I cut 7" off my basement workbench and added the 2 side pieces. I used wood glue and put 2" screws every 2 inches.
It was actually very strong feeling when i was done. Im going to add the end pieces tonight and then make the overflow cutout and box.

Looking good so far. I, like @dantimdad , favor the closed loop idea for this application. Looking forward to updates!

 

[count krunk]

i like the B layout much more.

better able to walk around it.

 

[High ICP]

That’s a lot of work building those tanks

Ever thought of just using those 4x4 horticulture trays you get at marijuana grow outlets?

 

[CoralWealth]

i like the B layout much more.

better able to walk around it.

Yup I second this

 

[High ICP]

http://shop.simplyhydro.com/Botanicare-OD-Black-4-ft-x-8-ft-Tray-_p_4437.html

 

[High ICP]

https://growershouse.com/botanicare-id-white-4-ft-x-8-ft-grow-tray#

 

[CoralWealth]

those are only 6 inches deep, that wouldnt work

 

[James Hopkins]

http://shop.simplyhydro.com/Botanicare-OD-Black-4-ft-x-8-ft-Tray-_p_4437.html

Its only 6" deep and mine is going to be almost 13" deep. Also it cost almost $200 not including shipping.
Since i had the table i only had to get some plywood and the pond armor.
Yes its more time to build but i have time at night from 9-12 when the family is sleeping

 

[High ICP]

I’m in a town of about 70K

And we have couple hydro pot stores to buy this stuff. I bought a 4x4 tray for wet darkroom photography. I suppose Utah or Alabama probably don't have local hydro stores, I figured most of the country does.

 

[High ICP]

those are only 6 inches deep, that wouldnt work

Why not?

Huge frags?

 

[CoralWealth]

Why not?

Huge frags?

Just with the flow and everything. Ive never seen a frag tank only 6 inches deep and thats with the water filled to the rim

 

[crusso1993]

@James Hopkins - I'm sorry but I just have to ask; any relation to Lightin' or Anthony?

 

[James Hopkins]

@James Hopkins - I'm sorry but I just have to ask; any relation to Lightin' or Anthony?

Sorry to disappoint but no relation. But i am the IV (4th) lol

 

[James Hopkins]

got some good work done the past 2 nights. Tomorrow ill be working on the last panel with the overflow then ill be drilling the bulkheads before Pond Shield.

 

[ludnix]

Looking forward to this build! I like the layout for B better as well. Your build is an inspiration already, I hope to build something similar someday!

 

[crusso1993]

got some good work done the past 2 nights. Tomorrow ill be working on the last panel with the overflow then ill be drilling the bulkheads before Pond Shield.

Looking solid! I may just call you "The 4th" now!

 

[ReefinRich]

is that Stan lee

Of course it is. You know he’s in everything

 

[CoralWealth]

What is between the plywood on the bottom and is that needed?

Also how much pond shield are you using?

 

[James Hopkins]

Looking solid! I may just call you "The 4th" now!

I'm cool with that.

What is between the plywood on the bottom and is that needed?

Also how much pond shield are you using?

I used 1.5" rigid Styrofoam from home depot. I wanted to seperate the 2 sheets of plywood so it would be stiffer when i screwed it all together and let me tell you its very very stiff. I was going to add a 2x4 lip around the top but it doesn't need it and i like the rimless look.

Im really not sure how much pond shield i need so i got 1 1.5-quart kit in white. If i need more ill order it from amazon and it comes next day.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D2ZWLGQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1