Building a tank...

I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find it
is home made.


"Richard Sexton" wrote in message
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Sean wrote:
Anyone have any tips on what one would need/do when building a custom
tank?
Materials to use and sealant advice would be great. I'm looking to
contruct
a tank that is about 300Gs...

Step 1: See if you can get the glass cheaper than just buying a tank.
Silicone
is the only adhesive you can use.

Acrylic is easier to work with but even more expensive.

I'd buy a good ued tank. What reason would you have to make one
that big yourself?

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"CanadianCray" wrote in message
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I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find it
is home made.

Why wouldn't it be as safe? Its going to be tested outside the house and
allowed to sit for a week. If it doesn't fail in that week, chances are its
not going to fail at all. I now have a person who is going to help me
through some of the processes. He works here in a local fishshop and has
been building homemade tanks for years, he now has a small business (though
orders are rare for that type of thing here). I don't see why it matter if
its homemade in an unfinished basement with good drainage.

Sean

your gonna move a tank that big???
wouldn't you want to build it in place??

good luck!!


Brad


"Sean" wrote in message
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"CanadianCray" wrote in message
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I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I
know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find
it
is home made.

Why wouldn't it be as safe? Its going to be tested outside the house and
allowed to sit for a week. If it doesn't fail in that week, chances are
its
not going to fail at all. I now have a person who is going to help me
through some of the processes. He works here in a local fishshop and has
been building homemade tanks for years, he now has a small business
(though
orders are rare for that type of thing here). I don't see why it matter
if
its homemade in an unfinished basement with good drainage.

Sean

"URBANFLAGE" wrote in message
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your gonna move a tank that big???
wouldn't you want to build it in place??

good luck!!


Brad

No, I wouldn't. I would try out my skills on a smaller version and then
work my way up. Do you just think I am going to sink 1000's of dollars into
something without knowing or having any knowledge of what I am doing and
hoping for the best? Are you really that naive?

Sean

In article ,
CanadianCray wrote:
I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find it
is home made.

Silly rabbit. If a tank that big fails it'll kill you and if it
doesn't the wet electricals will. Who needs insurance?


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"Richard Sexton" wrote in message
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In article ,
CanadianCray wrote:
I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find it
is home made.

Silly rabbit. If a tank that big fails it'll kill you and if it
doesn't the wet electricals will. Who needs insurance?


I would say that could be said for any tank over 10 gallons my friend.

Sean

"Richard Sexton" wrote in message
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In article ,
CanadianCray wrote:
I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find it
is home made.

Silly rabbit. If a tank that big fails it'll kill you and if it
doesn't the wet electricals will. Who needs insurance?
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You can always hope you're on the second floor if and when it lets go! I
think the only reason I wasn't electrocuted that day was the water reached
the main fuse box and blew it. We had no electricity....... :-(
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"CanadianCray" wrote in message
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I don't think I would feel safe with a homemade version that large. I know
they can be just as good or better. I am just thinking what do you guys
think an insurance company might do if one that large fails & they find it
is home made.
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Knowing the damage 30g of water can do on the main floor of a house, you're
talking some serious damages. I hope there's a working drain in the floor.
I shudder to think of one of my 55s letting go.
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Aquariums since 1952
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Reading Headers:
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