How to Build a DIY Aquarium, a Step by Step Guide. Part 4. Tank is Complete!

In part 4 we prep the fiberglass for painting, sand, clean and apply multiple coats of 2-part epoxy Pond Shield. We install the tempered glass front panel, perform the test water fill and complete the tank build!
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[@lucfish1845]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@terra2468]

incredible project, unbelievable ...wow

[@philcarlino6942]

This was a treat. Well done and thank you!

[@FreeSwimmer]

All Good. The feeling of accomplishment - priceless.

[@jessweet49]

The suspense waiting for this series...now I have to wait for the tank reveal. 🤣 can't wait

[@Hutch011]

Looking good so far.

[@ranjanty]

Well done. Only if I was younger I would attempt to build one. I hope you are planning to stay in your house.

[@Boogerboys1990]

Pro tip. Cut the caulk tube tip like a windshield installer. Like a 1/2 deep triangle mouth. Look up windshield caulk install. Makes one big beed guaranteed no air bubble and easier on the wrist no need for a fancy pants caulk gun. Also, did u sand in-between coats of epoxy? Also, it's a good idea to sand the epoxy where the silicone bead is for maximum adheresion. I use neo pond rubber personally. Just easier for me. And I got a deal on lit. I get my glass directly from the manufacturer. My buddy's the Forman. I got 6'x3' 12mm thick glass and a 3'x3' 12mm for 250$ cash.😊😊. Much love❤ from michigan u inspired me to build my 500 gallon.

[@seanpatterson8600]

Thanks for sharing this

[@nicksamples4535]

Excellent job!! Thanks for taking the time on this series. I am planning a tank like your Predator Bay.

[@MetalheaD_PRIME]

Looks awesome!

[@ezwaters5847]

Very useful information throughout this build series. Particularly enjoyed the discussion about glass selection and sourcing.

[@johndelmastro8459]

Great video. Very nice fish.

[@mateuszx17]

That's great idea to make inside, make a filtration chamber on the side plywood aquarium, I see this for the first time and I would do the same. Thanks.

[@woody3says]

I've just watched back-to-back-to-back-to-back the whole build series and I have to say, well done 😎🤙 You broke down the how-to very well and the extra insights of 'don't do this, do that' 👏👏👏 very encouraging now to try this myself.

[@TobysTank]

Ill be building a tank myself soon! Doing a very long skinny and narrow frag tank. My issue is going to be having multiple glass sections. Onviously pillars will be needed between glass sections. The plan is sevwral thin aheets of ply glued over each other akd staggered. Likely doing over the top bracing as well. Thoughts or advice?

[@factsoverfeelings1776]

I used aquarium silicone in the bathroom once... It was NOT mold inhibiting at all.

[@lgndfalcon4868]

Love this series but I have a question about the glass … I’m planning on building a 300 gallon+ tank and going with 1/2 thick … what is better for aquariums tempered or regular glass? I’ve heard tempered will shatter in a catastrophic failure where regular glass cracks and gives time to move fish in case of failure . What’s your view on this?

[@Royjah-sp9rm]

I might have missed it if you already mentioned it. Is the bottom of the glass sitting on the bottom of the tank or 1 - 2 inch off the bottom?

[@RcBlade]

When will we see this tank up and running?