Majestic_Aquariums Posted August 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Sounds like a good idea. Anyone wanna try a few? I really didn't want to get into this project till next year, but maybe sneek it in early fall one weekend. It doesn't have to be 100% complete, but would be good to utilize the weather-got lots of lawn for space. I can always look into the material cost, and factor in the cost/gal. divided up between a few people if that helps. Lemme know-I may consider giving it a go sooner either way! I found a really good deal on styrofoam for rockwork, and have all the concrete stuff. Hopefully the glass I have planned to buy would work, but if not get thicker stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÐÉÅÑ Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 This is a cool background Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 That is cool! Big tank too. I like the combination of both background, and substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 so no takers, eh? That's cool. But, I do think I am giong to try it sooner than later now. Just need to source out the epoxy resin, and a piece of glass. (gotta go 5/8" now.) Plan the plumbing, and get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc_Polit Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hey Rob! I found a couple of sources for West Systems epoxy that all the guys on Cichlid-Forum seem to rave about. Alberta Plastics and Paint 2355 Pegasus Way NE #2 Calgary, AB (403) 204-1923 Yacht Yard Calgary, AB (403) 291-9222 From what I hear, the stuff is expensive but well worth the $$$. Easy to use, and strong. Lots of the CF guys use this epoxy and sand as opposed to concrete for their DIY backgrounds. Hope this helps!! Doc_Polit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks Doc! That is the stuff I am looking for. I want this thing SOLID, and will have to pre-plan and rough in the plumbing prior to applying the epoxy. Should hopefully build the tank I need for $600 or so in materials. I would then hoopefully have some epoxy left I can sell off to someone else that wants to try one. Will keep you up-dated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 I'll be doing a plywood/glass hybrid tank in the future so depending on what you have left over for epoxy, I may take it off your hands. My design is a bottom/back plywood with front and sides glass, in a 2 foot cube... just to give you an idea of what I'll need to cover - all of four square feet with a "solid" coat and the integrated canopy will need some too, so I'll plan for 6 square. It will basically boil down to two factors: a) my time and resources; b ) shelf life of the epoxy. Keep us all posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Hey Tanker! I am sure there will be enough to cover 6 sq. ft. I am planning on getting 2-5gal. pails of the stuff. I don't know exactly how long the shelf life will be, but would assume that it will be o.k. as long as the hardener hasn't been added. I really don't know yet, but would assume it will be like other epoxies I have worked with in the past-2 parts to activate. You should consider getting down here when I do mine. I have to get the glass and epoxy from Calgary-might as well pick up glass and build 2! I do need to get to Edmonton in the very near future, Darren @ AquaGiant was good enough to hold 2 24" X 72" pieces of 1/2" glass for me there too. Maybe that will be the 2nd tank to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neely Posted August 7, 2005 Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 my friend is currently building a 250 gal plywood tank in town here. will post a few pics when i get them... and will let you all know how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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