Thanks! I want to do something very similar to this once I have some more free time.
270G - 4'x8' Plywood Frag Tank Build
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Thanks! I want to do something very similar to this once I have some more free time.
crusso1993
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Hey The 4th... I realize it's going to.be a shallow frag tank but am curious. Will you be adding fiberglass to the seams?
Great build. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I keep adding to my basement fish area. I probably shouldn’t follow this build..lol.
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James Hopkins
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I have never used Pond Shield before so i am going to add fiberglass to the seams because that's what there video says to do.
I used gorilla wood glue on every joint so i don't think i have to use fiberglass but i would rather be safe then sorry. I'm going to have to cut it up if i ever sell my house because its not fitting up the basement stairs lol
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James Hopkins
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Does anyone have an experience with Pond Armor?
So im thinking that im not going to have enough white pond armor to do the whole tank and i can't get more white until Friday but i want to start putting water in it Friday night.
What do you think about doing one cote of black tonight then going over it with white the next night? I figure i could leave the overflow box black but go over the rest of the tank whit the white.
So im thinking that im not going to have enough white pond armor to do the whole tank and i can't get more white until Friday but i want to start putting water in it Friday night.
What do you think about doing one cote of black tonight then going over it with white the next night? I figure i could leave the overflow box black but go over the rest of the tank whit the white.
I do not, but speaking as someone who often gets so excited and tries to rush everything perhaps you should just use the colour you want and push back the water a few days. You have after all said you plan on this being a forever tank and will cut it up if you sell your house.
Looks like the build is going great! I wish I had the skillset to make something like this.
crusso1993
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Are you planning on having a thinned down coat of the Pond Shield before you apply the two regular coats?
@AlexG has a bit of experience using Pond Shield as he used it on both his 480g reef and 720g Fowler tank.Hopefully, he'll jump in...
Also, +1 on not rushing things.
AlexG
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I have never mixed colors of pond armor before but I dont think it would be an issue. You can always contact the company as they are normally pretty responsive. Depending on how even a coat is it might not turn out how you like it if the black shows through the white especially after sanding between coats. I agree with not rushing things if it just takes a few more days to get the job done.
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James Hopkins
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I started to fill it with water yesterday. I should have enough RODI to finish filling it tonight.
Next is to make sure the alk, calk, and mag are the same levels as my main system before I open the valve and start circulating the water together.
Next is to make sure the alk, calk, and mag are the same levels as my main system before I open the valve and start circulating the water together.
It looks great. Really your whole basement is what I'd love to have in my next house (just a crawlspace here).
Dr. Dendrostein
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I'd be afraid if corners only have fiberglass may peel up with time. Just do your homework before starting. Love the idea
Crimsonvice
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Awesome! How many coats did you end up doing of each color?
crusso1993
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Well done!
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James Hopkins
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So i ended up using two 1.5 Quart kits in white. I also purchased a black that i ended up using for the overflow box and a stripe on one side. Everywhere got at least 2 coats. Looking back i should of just got a gallon of the white.
Also for anyone using Pond Shield make sure you don't mix more then half a kit at once unless you are pouring it on and using a squeegee to spread it. This stuff really has a hard 25-30 min working time.
JoshH
Tank Status: Wet...ish, growing things....
Usually a general rule with any type of coating, paint, stain or what have you, when your looking at using even slightly more than the smallest size you were hoping to get, it's never economical to buy two of them. Learned that trick many years ago in the working in the paint department.
BTW Loving the build! It's looking awesome! Keep up the great work I might use it for inspiration on a slightly smaller frag tank for myself
any update?
Also what thickness plywood did you use? Nevermind, I found it in the first post 3/4 inch
I might have missed it and what screws did you use?
Also what thickness plywood did you use? Nevermind, I found it in the first post 3/4 inch
I might have missed it and what screws did you use?
crusso1993
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Updates?
how is everything going?
Did you sand in between coats?
Did you sand in between coats?
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