Mini plywood tank

[9darlingcalvi]

I was thinking about using some plywood and seal it, I don't want to use acrylic or glass. I want to use it cause it's easier to shape and I can make the dimensions the way I want. I was also thinking about making a viewing hole with a little glass, would that work?


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[Alexp08]

What size are you thinking about? Normally the front of tge plywood tank is mostly glass, held on place with the plywood. Are you meaning a viewing window on the side? Also glass is fairly easy to work with and you can also make different dimensions, as well as acrylic.

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[9darlingcalvi]

Really? I have never cut or made a glass tank, I was thinking maybe 24" long, 12" tall and 10" wide


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[StevenF]

Plywood can be used for the back sides and bottom of the tank. The inside of the tank needs to be coated with a waterproof epoxy to prevent rotting and leaks. Wooden sail boats are often coated with it.

For the front a single sheet of acrylic or glass is typically used and aquarium grade silicon is used to seal the gap between the wood and window. Wood is mostly used for very large aquarium because it will cost less than an equivalent sized glass or acrylic aquarium. I haven't made one but below are some links I found on the web.

http://www.jonolavsakvarium.com/eng_diy/2200litre/2200litres.html

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/12/aafeature

 

[Alexp08]

Really? I have never cut or made a glass tank, I was thinking maybe 24" long, 12" tall and 10" wide


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Yeah i would def go with glass. A plywood tank is going to cost more once you tank into account the sealant. I just made a custom 38 gallon out of glass. 36"x19"x12". Was pretty easy.

Alternatively you could just shop around for a 15 gallon tank. Dimensions are 24"x12"x12".

 

[9darlingcalvi]

I'm limited to 10 gallons, so 12 is a stretch


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[StevenF]

I'm limited to 10 gallons, so 12 is a stretch

Aquariums come in many sizes nd shapes. Some are square and some are rectangular. Some are just plastic pipes. A 10" diameter clear plastic pipe placed vertically so it is 3 feet high would hold 12 gallon. High narrow tanks are not popular due to the fact you cannot reach the bottom to plant plants and perform and maintenance.. However there are companies that will make whatever size and shape you want out of acrylic or glass (provided you have the money.. Some people even make the tank themselves. The materials themselves are not that expensive but getting good result does take practice.