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04-15-2008, 05:31 PM
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DIY Fish tanks
Hello after a chat with Mr Pope who asked me to post this here is my attempt at tank building,it is an 18 inch cube
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04-15-2008, 05:33 PM
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Thats the base laid and first side in,next
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04-15-2008, 05:35 PM
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Then you just repeat and glue each pane in place,then seal the inside,I know it aint pretty but a lot cheaper than buying from a shop
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04-15-2008, 05:43 PM
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hi wat mm is the glass thickness ?? how big ?x?x? and what total cost pls
ps lets hope water test goes well wd 
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04-15-2008, 05:43 PM
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looking good mate wat gals it gona hold wat thikness glass u useing  |
04-15-2008, 05:58 PM
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The tank is18x18x18 it holds 20 gallons,made from 6mm glass and cost £37.00 to make including the silicone,they are for Discus pairs,I made 2 and no leaks so although they aint pretty they work,the cheapest quote I could get around here was £90.00 each,and then upwards to mickey mouse money lol
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04-15-2008, 06:01 PM
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looks like u had a great deal ! well done !
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04-15-2008, 07:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ray
The tank is18x18x18 it holds 20 gallons,made from 6mm glass and cost £37.00 to make including the silicone,they are for Discus pairs,I made 2 and no leaks so although they aint pretty they work,the cheapest quote I could get around here was £90.00 each,and then upwards to mickey mouse money lol
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Well done ray , saved yourself a lot of money there.
Last edited by grandad : 04-16-2008 at 12:02 AM.
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04-15-2008, 08:14 PM
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Thanks for the replies,must admit to being pleased and looking forward to building some more,once I get a rack built to hold them.
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04-15-2008, 08:20 PM
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Nice job Ray
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