Building My Big Plywood Aquarium! (Part One)

Today, I'm starting my biggest project yet - building my giant DIY plywood aquarium! In the video, I walkthrough the current state of the basement aquariums, the reasons for building this tank rather than buying, and get to work by picking up the stand materials, and ultimately - revealing how big this tank is going to be!
This is my first time building a plywood aquarium, and I'm bound to make small mistakes along the way. If you're looking for a true "how to" video, I'd look up some of the Fishtubers who have more experience with these builds. I'm confident that this tank will all work out fine, but just wanted to throw out that caveat. Let's get to building the plywood tank!
Below are Amazon affiliate links to all of the materials I used in this plywood aquarium build. I'll keep an ongoing list here and throughout the series:
- Pond Shield (Black): amzn.to/4b6QzYm
- Pond Shield (Sky Blue): amzn.to/48Xbb3s
- Fiberglass Resin: amzn.to/3u2AUbX
- Fiberglass Mat: amzn.to/492RE1x
- Wood Screws - 3 inch: amzn.to/47Seyrk
- Wood Screws - 2.5 inch: amzn.to/496QJx3
- Wood Screws - 1 inch: amzn.to/47Qq8mK
- Wood Glue: amzn.to/3OfVsob
- Sander: amzn.to/3OihjLH
- Sand Discs (60 Grit): amzn.to/4bd1tvR
- Paint Roller Kit: amzn.to/3OeTfcy
- Paint Brushes: amzn.to/42flPk2
- Silicone: amzn.to/3SjsOnw
- Latex Gloves: amzn.to/4b3GTxX
Plywood/Lumber (so far):
- 3/4in 5-Ply Birch Plywood: x3
- 2x4: x12
- 2x6: x10
Tools used/eventually needed:
- Miter Saw: amzn.to/47HVn3u
- Power Drill: amzn.to/47P35c0
- Corner Clamps: amzn.to/4b3HeAJ
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Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more updates on the plywood aquarium!

[@CraigCampbell-lb9jv]

Nice foot print

[@sandyloyst1811]

So excited for this build!

[@aqeelahmedkhan431]

Best🎉wishes❤

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks!

[@Cichlid06]

👍🐟🐟🐟🇰🇿👈

[@rivermonstersaustralia2743]

Looks out of level just be careful 👍

[@CichlidBros]

It’s level

[@kevinkeagan4896]

Cant wait til people realize how trash those sump systems are

[@CichlidBros]

Couldn’t be happier with them for years