Going to build BIG tank. Need volunteers.

[XXX]

I know I'm new and I don't know if your around San Antonio, But I would love to help! - Alex

[Chris]

Welcome to the group Alex. :beer:

[z28pwr]

If you added an oversize mooray eel and a whole lot of algae to that tank, you have Alamo Aquatics... :twisted: :lol3:

Gene

Gene, you are correct, my tank is just like the one at Alamo with the EEL but trust me having it in a living room makes the tank look much more impressive.

MarkS, I don't know how much money you estimate your tank will cost but like Vpham97 said if you're interested in a larger aquarium let me know we could work something out.

Tank Info:

http://www.maast.org/modules.php?op=...opic&t=296

[OrionN]

Many reef invertebrates burrowed into things. They can't burrow into glass or acrylic but wood will leak because of this problem even if the structure of the tank is fine. This is just something to think about. I hate to clean up and take down a thriving 600 g tank that I may spend ten of thousands on because of a hole in the tank. If you really think about it, the cost of the tank in compare to the total cost is not too much. If you cannot afford to get a tank, you probably will not afford to up keep this tank. Believe me, I know from keeping my 450 g tank.
I have a friend who used to have a large home build wood tank. If you really want to talk to him send me an email and I see if I can dig his email address up for you.
Minh

[MarkS]

Thanks for the info, Minh.

However, one thing to keep in mind is that the wood is not going to be in contact with the water. The gallon of epoxy that I am going to use will cover an area several times bigger than the inside of the tank to a thickness of 6 mils. I am going to use two gallons and possibly a third. The epoxy layer will be between 1/8" and 1/4" thick. Epoxy is a resin like acrylic and just as hard once dry. I don't foresee this as being a problem.

Thanks,
Mark

[Henry]

Hey Mark, I new to this group but would be willing to help w/the tank if needed. Just let me know a timeframe. I generally have days off.
Henry