Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 11

Varga · 05-09-2008, 09:00 PM

I use Benjamin Moore 2 part epoxy. its used in huge containers used for storing drinking water.

my old plywood tank had wood braces but I removed them because they were blocking too much light and replace them with 3/8" metal bars from Home depot. just drilled two holes and slided the bar through with bolts at the end, I'm gonna do that to the new tank today and post pix. blocks no light at all and I'm pretty sure it will never break under pressure

JoJo · 05-10-2008, 09:06 AM

sounds good, lets see them pics

Varga · 05-10-2008, 05:06 PM

Braces are on, just have to wait a few more days till the water test.

Woodstock · 05-10-2008, 05:08 PM

Very cool!! BrianE had a large 320 gallon (I think) reef tank made with three sides of plywood. It was in operation for several years with no issues.

cracker · 05-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Varga ,Excellent work!

AQTCJAK · 05-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Lookin good

JoJo · 05-10-2008, 06:48 PM

that looks real nice

Varga · 05-10-2008, 07:30 PM

Thanks everyone

CMG · 05-10-2008, 11:16 PM

Wow that thing is HUGE! Totally awesome. You should put a sea turtle in there or maybe a giant squid!! haha

Varga · 05-10-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Very cool!! BrianE had a large 320 gallon (I think) reef tank made with three sides of plywood. It was in operation for several years with no issues.

do you have a link by any chance?

Triggerjay · 05-10-2008, 11:23 PM

Sweet!

Jason

JoJo · 05-11-2008, 01:31 AM

we dont want anything in your tank that can eat you Varga, LOL

Fish Crazy · 05-11-2008, 01:50 AM

For the metal braces did you use Stainless? I was wondering about corrosion?

Varga · 05-11-2008, 01:52 AM

not sure what they are but I'll paint them with the same epoxy
I have the very same braces in use now for a year and no issues yet

lcstorc · 05-11-2008, 10:42 AM

Very cool build. I can't wait to see it in the wall and running. Interresting concept. Maybe if I ever get the in wall tank I want we can go this route.

05-09-2008, 09:00 PM	#151 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I use Benjamin Moore 2 part epoxy. its used in huge containers used for storing drinking water. my old plywood tank had wood braces but I removed them because they were blocking too much light and replace them with 3/8" metal bars from Home depot. just drilled two holes and slided the bar through with bolts at the end, I'm gonna do that to the new tank today and post pix. blocks no light at all and I'm pretty sure it will never break under pressure

05-10-2008, 05:08 PM	#154 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,501 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool!! BrianE had a large 320 gallon (I think) reef tank made with three sides of plywood. It was in operation for several years with no issues. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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CMG Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow that thing is HUGE! Totally awesome. You should put a sea turtle in there or maybe a giant squid!! haha __________________ My Chronical: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wlr-setup.html 40g, Banggai Cardinal, B&W Clown, Flame Angel, Scooter Dragon and a golden banded shrimp.

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Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! not sure what they are but I'll paint them with the same epoxy I have the very same braces in use now for a year and no issues yet

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool build. I can't wait to see it in the wall and running. Interresting concept. Maybe if I ever get the in wall tank I want we can go this route. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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