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Yes, as originally stated in the first thread I am building 2 and was planning on using a 1500gph pump for return from the filter. Was also planning...
Well then with that being said, then I suppose i can drill holes or slits in the overflow any size I want then? Thae standpipe shouldn't flow more...
I thought it was the overflow itself. Like i said I'm building them myself so really I have no idea what the flow rate will be, it's going to be...
I'm going to be building a 200g plywood tank w/2 built in overflows w/ Durso standpipes. Does anyone know if the size of the bulkheads and the...
Thanks for the input but I think because of how my tank will be installed in the wall i'm going forego that part. Is there any way you could give me...
Jason- If the epoxy is as strong as everyone says it is, why would you need 45's for reinforcement? I think you are the only one i've seen so far...
I think I about have all this worked out now just a couple more opinions and i'll be good to go. What type of plywood to use? My local Home depot...
Ok then you guys convinced me I'll use the West or Mas system. Is the West epoxy the can that says 105 on it? Isn't this epoxy clear as well? I would...
anybody know if 1/2" glass is really thick enough for a tank that is 36" high. most of the calculators i've used say it is but i was thinking of...
Most tanks that are colored are either black or blue. While that is true about the blue, i think i'm done with reefs. This tank is going to be...
Oh in reference to JasonSquared my tank is going to be built into an alcove in the basement that is concrete and framed in so there will be liitle...
Awesome thanks for the info. I actually found an epoxy paint that is made by Sweetwater that says fish safe on it. I read about someone else's build...
Oooooook maybe I need to rephrase my ?'s For those of you who have built plywood tanks(with the exception of FROC3)what epoxy resins or paints have...
True but trying to avoid a hang on overflow as they will take up valuable space behind the tank. Trying to avoid that so the tank can fill the entire...
Hello All My name is Mark I am planning on possibly building a plywood tank and would like some feedback from anyone who has experience doing this....
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