Making Fishtank?

[WatchCichlid42o]

Hello I have heard you can make fish tanks by pressing silicon waterproof from a pastegun? Is this the best way.my fish are getting big quick and need more space.

 

[Scottyhorse]

It's more complex than that. Honestly, it would be way cheaper and easier to buy a new tank, already made

 

[Mebbid]

Making fish tanks is a fairly difficult process. What size of tank are you looking at making?

 

[WatchCichlid42o]

Thanks for your replys,I was planning on 250g at least ,not exactly sure , going to have a few fish ranging a little over 12in.

 

[cgthebeast]

Thanks for your replys,I was planning on 250g at least ,not exactly sure , going to have a few fish ranging a little over 12in.

In your 55?!?

 

[Mebbid]

I would suggest buying a tank that size rather than making one that big as your first build.

As for material they can be made of plywood, glass, or acrylic. I would suggest using acrylic because of weight issues.

Maybe taking a look at this video series would help you out

HOW TO: Build An Aquarium 1/6 - YouTube

 

[WatchCichlid42o]

Right now i have about 9, 7-8inchers in there.

 

[cgthebeast]

Right now i have about 9, 7-8inchers in there.

Then you need to upgrade very soon then. Cregs list( i think that how you spell it) is a good place to find larger tanks or you can have a glass shop make you one

 

[WatchCichlid42o]

Thank you very much , this is very helpful. I will watch these now.
Acrylic like plexyglass?

 

[cgthebeast]

Thank you very much , this is very helpful. I will watch these now.
Acrylic like plexyglass?

Yep, you want to go with something strong but light for such a huge tank

 

[BillD]

A tank that size can be built from glass much more cheaply than from acrylic. Again, the problem is the cost of the glass. Unless you have a source for cheap glass, such as salvage glass, it is seldom cost effective to build a tank. However, it isn't technically difficult.