Since I have been so successful in this hobby lately
why not take it to the next step. leaving now to go shopping for it. following GARF's directions as I did 5 years ago to build my existing tank. (might decide to not go "in-wall") but most likely will (GF approval pending). GARF recommends keeping it under 24" tall otherwise I'd have to thicken the glass which doubles my cost. and it I keep it short I can still use my existing light fixture.
Goal: Keep it cheap and dont make the mistakes I made with the last tank.
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Tank Information:
Material = Plywood w/ Glass
Tank Height = 24"
Tank Width = 30"
Tank Length = 96 "
Plywood w/ Glass Thickness = 3/4"
Approximate Gallons = 299
Cut List:
3/4" Exterior Grade Plywood
Bottom = 96 " x 30"
Front = 96 " x 23 1/4"
Back = 96 " x 23 1/4"
2 Sides = 23 1/4 " x 28 1/2"
3 Top Brace = 28 1/2 " x 6"
3/8 inch Glass Front
Glass Front = 94 x 21 1/4
Painting the inside:
These coatings are NSF 61/USDA/ANSI/AWWA and FDA certified and approved. Further, epoxy coatings are highly resistant to salts and corrosion and are recommended for marine use.
Some brand name coatings that can be used are:
----- sherwin williams brand "Epoxide HS Tank Lining"-----
----- rustoleum brand "9200" system epoxy with color choices one of which is "9271" dunes tan-------