Building a fish tank room
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Building a fish tank room
I always fantasized about having a fish room.
and was greatly inspired by Ted's fish room on youtube. Money was always a problem.
I have now accumulated around 15-20k and I'm finally planning on building one.
now basic framework, then slowly finishing will be done gradually.
And also will be open to public and friends viewing once it is ready to promote the beautiful hobby.
Here is what I plan.
Please tell me if I am wrong anywhere in the structural parts
Thank you in advance
and was greatly inspired by Ted's fish room on youtube. Money was always a problem.
I have now accumulated around 15-20k and I'm finally planning on building one.
now basic framework, then slowly finishing will be done gradually.
And also will be open to public and friends viewing once it is ready to promote the beautiful hobby.
Here is what I plan.
Please tell me if I am wrong anywhere in the structural parts
Thank you in advance
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Re: Building a fish tank room
Looks promising
Good luck and Keep us updated
Good luck and Keep us updated
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Re: Building a fish tank room
Will .5" plywood suffice ?
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Re: Building a fish tank room
What dimension tanks are you talking here? Hardwood ply is generally better at handling weights.
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Re: Building a fish tank room
say 3x1.5x1.5Naufil wrote:What dimension tanks are you talking here? Hardwood ply is generally better at handling weights.
mostly 2.5x1.5x1.5
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Re: Building a fish tank room
you want marine ply, which will withstand the numbness/water drips/moisture
Did you try checking aluminum channels?
Did you try checking aluminum channels?
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Re: Building a fish tank room
I figured ouy my ply idea was a very costly one.
will do concrete slab
will do concrete slab
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Re: Building a fish tank room
True but wood is more customizable as far as DIY goes, a concrete structure would be more or less permanent.sunny wrote:I figured ouy my ply idea was a very costly one.
will do concrete slab
....also add the cost of hiring a labor and mason
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I am really confused..Naufil wrote:True but wood is more customizable as far as DIY goes, a concrete structure would be more or less permanent.sunny wrote:I figured ouy my ply idea was a very costly one.
will do concrete slab
....also add the cost of hiring a labor and mason
I dont mind a permanent structure but...
Plywood 1" width cost -65/sq ft
but concrete with labour - 50-55/sq ft
if 0.5" plywood can hold it would have been better as cost is 45/sqft
I need ideas..
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Re: Building a fish tank room
Have a look at iron shelves too, I guess they should be cheaper.
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