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

Varga · 05-09-2008, 08:00 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, 08:06 AM

sounds good, lets see them pics

Varga · 05-10-2008, 04:06 PM

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

Woodstock · 05-10-2008, 04:08 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, 05:18 PM

Varga ,Excellent work!

AQTCJAK · 05-10-2008, 05:30 PM

Lookin good

JoJo · 05-10-2008, 05:48 PM

that looks real nice

Varga · 05-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Thanks everyone

CMG · 05-10-2008, 10:16 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, 10:22 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, 10:23 PM

Sweet!

Jason

JoJo · 05-11-2008, 12:31 AM

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

Fish Crazy · 05-11-2008, 12:50 AM

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

Varga · 05-11-2008, 12:52 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, 09:42 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, 08:00 PM	#151 (permalink)
Varga Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,128 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, 04:08 PM	#154 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,730 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???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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cracker Reef Lobster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,626 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Varga ,Excellent work!

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,311 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Lookin good __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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Varga Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks everyone

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CMG Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 501 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, Purple Dartfish (squirley), Banggai Cardinal (Spot), 3 sand sifting snails, 3 nerite snails and a golden banded shrimp (Batman).

05-10-2008, 10:23 PM	#161 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,446 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet! Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

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Fish Crazy Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 118 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! For the metal braces did you use Stainless? I was wondering about corrosion? __________________ "Work Hard, Play Hard, buy more Fish"

05-11-2008, 12:52 AM	#164 (permalink)
Varga Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,128 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

05-11-2008, 09:42 AM	#165 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,484 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 You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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