1000 gallon build

[Scuba95Diver]

Just started designing the 1000 on a computer program. lots more updates to come!

 

[dorky]

def following this

 

[dingoinde]

I am definitely following this one.

 

[TaylorPilot]

That is allot of water. I don't know exactly what thickness, but I think it would be atleast 1.5" with a good eurobrace. I would surely use Polycast acrylic though. It isn't measured in metric thickness. Most people say 0.250", but in reality most in 6mm (0.236") Polycast is actually 0.250, so it is a little thicker. Are you planning on solvent welding or two part? JPG@CFI makes acrylic systems exclusively, and should be able to steer you in the right direction.

 

[Scuba95Diver]

I am planning on solvent welding. and yeah the aquarium thickness will be about 1.5"!

 

[mgdmirage]

Understandable

 

[dbl]

Signing up to follow this one!

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

So, where will you be placing this 5 ton behemoth?

 

[Scuba95Diver]

So, where will you be placing this 5 ton behemoth?

Im planning on placing it at my house!

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

Hahaha! What I meant was, how will you support this heavy load structurally?

 

[Epicreefster]

The acrylite website has a thickness calculator located at the bottom of this page is the link
http://www.acrylite.net/product/acr...aquarium-specialty-glazing/pages/default.aspx
You need to setup a free account to access it and I believe it is an excel download. I would guess 1.5-2" is what they will recommend. I just saw a tank I didn't builds that was 8 long by 3 high and it had 1". Probably less than it should have been but that's the benefit of building your own tank you get to build a higher quality project. Purchasing a custom acrylic tank in those dims from a high quality fabricator would probably cost $15k. Personally I would recommend glass over acrylic for scratch reasons but sounds like you are an acrylic guy.

 

[Windy]

Hahaha! What I meant was, how will you support this heavy load structurally?

Will it be in the attic?

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

I guess I should've been more direct in my line of questioning Have you checked the foundations where you plan to install this tank to ensure the additional load is okay?

 

[Scuba95Diver]

I guess I should've been more direct in my line of questioning Have you checked the foundations where you plan to install this tank to ensure the additional load is okay?

Not yet. I have an idea on where it will go but that is what the designing process is for, is to calculate the weight, and design of the tank and all the equipment for it and how it will all fit together! This is my favorite part of doing the project is designing it!

 

[ShoreReefer]

I'm definitely following this build

 

[AaronGRL]

If you are going to build this Beast wouldn't you already know how thick it needs to be?

 

[Reef2Javi]

Definitely following this monster of a build! Cant wait to see the blueprints

 

[Scuba95Diver]

If you are going to build this Beast wouldn't you already know how thick it needs to be?

I do know how thick it needs to be.

 

[Scuba95Diver]

Definitely following this monster of a build! Cant wait to see the blueprints

The Blue Prints will be awesome! I have it started but lots of work to go yet!

 

[LiveWire]

Following!!