AlexGs Basement Plywood Build 2 displays one system.

[tigé21v]

tigé21v I think that this video should cover most of your questions. Let me know if you have anymore questions. I also included a small update on the build since I have added a door to the fish room and finished up my canopy sections that were unfinished.

Yep. You covered 'em all (for the moment anyway. lol). I'm sure I'll have more. Not sure if I'll ask them or not though, I'm feeling kinda guilty right about now, making you take what little spare time you must have, away from your build to make a video. Everyone following this thread is going to lambast me for holding it up..
I do appreciate you taking the time.

 

[Txdragonslayer]

Very Inspiring to make a plywood tank myself!

 

[mckinleyw]

tigÃ[emoji767]21v I think that this video should cover most of your questions. Let me know if you have anymore questions. I also included a small update on the build since I have added a door to the fish room and finished up my canopy sections that were unfinished.

Awesome video

 

[AlexG]

Yep. You covered 'em all (for the moment anyway. lol). I'm sure I'll have more. Not sure if I'll ask them or not though, I'm feeling kinda guilty right about now, making you take what little spare time you must have, away from your build to make a video. Everyone following this thread is going to lambast me for holding it up..
I do appreciate you taking the time.

Don't feel guilty about asking questions. I am pacing myself with this build and sometimes I get more involved and other times I find its better to take a day off. I plan to try and put out at least one video update per week.

 

[AlexG]

I have completed the drain plumbing supports. I used 2x4s and a 4" hole saw to cut out the support braces. It is going to be fun gluing all of these parts together without losing alignment. I think I am going to glue one section at a time. What does everyone think about my pvc assembly plan?

 

[sheldonjjessup]

Are you going to coat the back of the tanks with a couple layers of pond armor? In my experience working from the back of the tank always creates drips and on untreated wood, that can lead to big problems. Just thought I would ask. I don't think it needs as much as inside the tank but a couple of things coats would work. I used pond armor in my current stand to water proof the bottom and I was pleased at smooth it really is when it dries. It has saved my floors with almost 20 gallons spilling into my stand it was all contained with the pond armor coating! I am a believer and I think I may look at building a plywood tank (or 2) too!

 

[AlexG]

Are you going to coat the back of the tanks with a couple layers of pond armor? In my experience working from the back of the tank always creates drips and on untreated wood, that can lead to big problems. Just thought I would ask. I don't think it needs as much as inside the tank but a couple of things coats would work. I used pond armor in my current stand to water proof the bottom and I was pleased at smooth it really is when it dries. It has saved my floors with almost 20 gallons spilling into my stand it was all contained with the pond armor coating! I am a believer and I think I may look at building a plywood tank (or 2) too!

I put three layers of pond armor around each bulkhead. The rest of the untreated wood will be coated with at least 2 layers of oil based primer. I did think about coating pond armor on the entire back of the tank but I think if that much water is getting on the tanks I have a bigger issue. The oil based primer should provide a good level of protection Honestly I really don't like painting so I am waiting until all of my wood working is done before I do anymore painting. I want to finish all of the painting at once this time. If you decide to build a plywood tank let me know. I should be ready to fill in the next few months which will be the big test.

 

[mitchell01]

I was wondering what epoxy you used ? Great build

 

[AlexG]

I was wondering what epoxy you used ? Great build

I am using pond shield / pond armor. Its a 2 part epoxy with a low VOC with around a 30 minute working time.

 

[AlexG]

I made another trip to home Depot today. Hopefully this is the last time i need Lumber supplies for the build.

 

[AlexG]

I finished about 99% of the wood working. Now it's time to paint.

 

[joseserrano]

amazing, what pump are you going to connect to the skimmer body, sorry if you already mentioned this.

 

[AlexG]

amazing, what pump are you going to connect to the skimmer body, sorry if you already mentioned this.

The skimmer is going to be gravity fed water from the overflow drain line. The air injection will be driven with a pump though and will use some form of venturi. I am thinking about a DC pump in the 3000GPH range for the skimmer air injection as it should be more than enough power. I am still determining the venturi that will be used as I might make a DIY venturi.

 

[joseserrano]

Wow, this will be an awesome end product

 

[AlexG]

Well the nightmare of painting has begun. I hope to get it finished next week and move on to some fun stuff.

 

[Elder1945]

Great build! Following

 

[AlexG]

Well I am close to being done with painting. I just have to finish the painting on the tanks and I am ready to move on. Here is the latest video update. I have some products to un-box and another reveal. I should have more stuff coming in next week.

 

[AlexG]

Reassembly after painting is underway.

 

[revhtree]

Looking great man! Nice shelf rock!

 

[AlexG]

Another week of progress. I made another fun trip to Home Depot yesterday for plumbing and electrical parts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaIhbPzjn-o