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Its truly becoming a rare occurrence on YT that people aren't obnoxious with loud music especially where u can hardly hear the person speaking. If Regis Aquatics spoke instead of text it would be perfect!
For the people asking about the glass...figure out what size panes you need & go to your local window & glass doors manufacturer They should be able to custom cut panes for you. I used to work for a window manufacturer.
What type of glass do you suggest? I went to a local glass company and he quoted me $300+ for 1/4in thick- tempered glass for 2 1/2ft x 3ft and 1ft high. I thought it was so overpriced but I guess it’s due to it being tempered? Do fish tanks have to use tempered glass?
@@wbey2692 tempered glass is for the base only mate , for front, back and side it’s just ordinary glass plate . If you go on google aquarium glass thickness calculator which helps you to calculate a volume of an aquarium, glass area, glass thickness
For those asking 3/8”-1/4” glass can be used Compensate your glass sizes for where they meet and also 1/8” caulk joints for a sturdy build. Also, never run your your scraper back and forth. Always run it at one direction to remove dried silicone.
OMG... I've been going crazy trying to find the perfect low profile tank for fancy goldfish. Then I started thinking about making a tank the size I want. This is a great video & very informative video. Thanks for sharing.
I have an old fire place I can't use as the chimney has been condemned and I asked the kids for ideas on what to do with the space and they said put an aquarium in it (cool idea I thought) the way the chimney and fire place was built, the back length is shorter then the front by 230mm. Would the process to make the aquarium to fit be the same or will I have to do anything different?
Is it possible to make a Vertical Aquarium using your method? As you know, the pressure of water on the walls seems a bit different in standing aquariums I wonder if is it safe and secure?
Question please. Since the tank is rimless, is there a limit to the size of the tank you can build without an external rim? I am thinking along the lines of 75-85 gallons. Thank you for a great video.
Why was the glass for the end placed on top of the bottom and the front and back glass placed in front? Most tanks I've seen have all the glass directly on the bottom.
@@christopherhogue2310 I ended up having the front and rear glass sitting flush with the base & the side panels ON TOP of the base. It’s been ~4 months and I’m happy to report there are no leaks. It was for a small 5 gallon tank.
One question please, what tech spec must has the acrilic ang glue or silicon I must buy to make a 60 liters fish tank? I am sorry due my basic English. Thanks a lot and may God bless you!
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to build my own Aquarium now. It’s so simple. All it takes is patience and focused effort Be well my friend SK.
Me too. If I ever build a tank I will be using some angle iron and my Dremel for this. I have friends that can weld it. Lead free solder is probably okay too.
I think it's probably mostly cosmetic, front exposes more and we would better appreciate the whole pane of glass without the bottom pane expose. I think? But the other way are most likely stronger imo
That is blue painters tape. You can cheap out and use masking tape, but you'll end up having to clean the residue up. Painters tape is easier to work with. You can also use ASI black silicone sealant. It is specific for aquariums.
Hi... I have seen some people are using outer area of base glass to stick side glasses same as like in this video. But some others are putting all side glasses on the top of base glass by reducing the 2 side glasses width by glass thickness.. Which practice is right or which practice is good ? And why ? Can any one answer on this ? Thank you...
The longest glass panes should overlap the bottom piece. Putting all sides on top of the base puts more stress on the silicone and leads to higher chance of failure.
Great video! Was wondering if you could help with glass dimensions. I'm planning to make a 15gallon tank with 6mm thickness (24x12x12 inches). I would appreciate it if you can help me with the glass dimensions needed for this. I'm confused if I need to account for the space the silicone will take up
I bought cut glass from lowes (they also have them at home depot). You can get custom cuts (which are probably more expensive) or the standard cuts and cut them to size yourself-- you can get a decent glass cutter from hobby lobby or michaels for around $6.
Thanks! I will add it! Here are the dimensions: 24"x12"x7" Volume: 9 Gallons Glass Pane Dimensions: Two 24" x 7-3/16" Two- 12"x 6-13/16" One- 24"x12" Glass Thickness: 3/16"
I want to ask, is it ok to put the side panels above the lower base(the base panel) design with a 80x50x50, 4mm glass and with no braces and no supports and just with only panels??
in my country i dont know why but some tanks or custom build there will be some rim support and that piece of glass was big tho on top of the aquarium.So i took it out and hope the tank can handle the water pressure
Why do you stick the side glasses to the side of the base instead of putting the side glass on top of the base glass? Use a timber gig around the base glass and glue your four side glasses ontop. Aqua 1 makes them with the walls to the base and they leak all the time
Acrylic is ideal if you can find it because 8mm is a universally good size. IMO, you should add an extra mm of thickness for every 10 gallons size increase, be it glass or acrylic.
Is there a solution for crafting a large, say 40 gallon tank with a drain in the bottom? I have a Red Eared Slider, and she's very messy. I need to give her fresh water about every 6-7 days, but using a sump pump and garden hose is a hassle. I'd much rather cut open a drain valve and let gravity do the work. I envisioned a custom built wooden cabinet to conceal the plumbing.
Wish i could find a friend to do this with^ ^ i love art enough and crafts. Right now i need to soon looking into making a terraium enclosure for my blue tongue skink and it seems more inventive, fun and less expensive if I can conjure up a future project into making a 50 gallon enclosure vs. Buying one for as much or more then my skink cost >
I’m interested in doing this, creating this recreating similar for a starter fish tank. Any tips appreciated, I live in Minnesota where it’s cold, the house is always warm. I would keep it elevated and have no clue what brands of filters are best, what sites to go to… help me.
Isn't it worth making a V shaped jig (like a saw horse) to hold the glass sides.? When you place the glass in the V jig they should sit together in the bottom of the V without you holding them until they are set.glued. If you make the jig V more than 90degs you can shim up the glass plates until they are perfectly 90 degs. this seems a better technique esp if you are on your own.
Nice one kapatid.. anung recommneded brand mo silicon? Tska balak ko kasi gumawa ng 12 x 12 x 36 na fish tank (aquarium)... kya naba un ng 1/4 na salamin? Thanks
Prima si silicona un lato lungo, poi i 2 corti e poi si chiude con il lato lungo Perché se no non passa il vetro... Poi si pulisce con alcool dopo avere mosso i vetri.
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Plz. Send me size of your aquarium length width and height
Question do you rest the glass sides on top of the glass bottom?
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How long should we wait for it to dry ?
What type of glass do we need ?
I like this channel a lot; no loud, obnoxious music, no meaningless chatter--just great content. Subscribed!
Thank you!
Its truly becoming a rare occurrence on YT that people aren't obnoxious with loud music especially where u can hardly hear the person speaking. If Regis Aquatics spoke instead of text it would be perfect!
hey! ive been searching and came across this one bc all the other vids were annoyin. gosh this is awesome🤩
Good luck excellent
Agreed!! The music RUINS Everything for me. Noisy and distracting.
Glad ,I'm m not the only one who feels the same^.^
For the people asking about the glass...figure out what size panes you need & go to your local window & glass doors manufacturer
They should be able to custom cut panes for you. I used to work for a window manufacturer.
What type of glass do you suggest? I went to a local glass company and he quoted me $300+ for 1/4in thick- tempered glass for 2 1/2ft x 3ft and 1ft high. I thought it was so overpriced but I guess it’s due to it being tempered? Do fish tanks have to use tempered glass?
@@wbey2692 tempered glass is for the base only mate , for front, back and side it’s just ordinary glass plate . If you go on google aquarium glass thickness calculator which helps you to calculate a volume of an aquarium, glass area, glass thickness
@@ulsterrich4213 thank you so much for this.
@@wbey2692 👍
Very expensive
Ahhh! I didn’t think about using tape! I’m so glad I decided to watch this! My aquariums are going to look so much better!! Thanks so much!!
Good video. No music no non-relevant things, no dog or cat coming into video and distract, no meme. love this.
its feels great when you can build these things yourself. Really informative and interesting
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Appreciate that there's no music going on! Good vid.
Amazing video, we can cover the edges by pvc moulding, they come with different color and textures like wooden or marble.
i just found this video. my brain is working. you deserve my like
For those asking
3/8”-1/4” glass can be used
Compensate your glass sizes for where they meet and also 1/8” caulk joints for a sturdy build.
Also, never run your your scraper back and forth. Always run it at one direction to remove dried silicone.
What happens if the glass is too thin?
Aquarium Dimensions: 24"x12"x7"
Volume: 9 Gallons
Glass Pane Dimensions: Two 24" x 7"
Two- 12"x 6-13/16"
One- 24"x12"
Glass Thickness: 3/16"
The height is 7 inches right? I think the other two glasses should be measured 12" x 7" minus the thickness of the glass on height..
How much did this cost to make?
What thickness of glass would you recommend for a 38” long
@@dianaelise6555 According to the video description, $30.
@@LightStar92 there's several tables availavke online. Just google'aquarium glass thickness calculator's👍
OMG... I've been going crazy trying to find the perfect low profile tank for fancy goldfish. Then I started thinking about making a tank the size I want. This is a great video & very informative video. Thanks for sharing.
What kind of tape did you use ?? Very helpful video . Thanks
How do you know that the glass and or silicone will be strong enough to hold the water?
Modern Fish tanks aren’t a new concept. I imagine the first person to make one simply put water in it to see if it worked.
Did you place just the side glass on top of the base ?! Some people put all the sides on top of the base, what's the difference?! Which is better ?!
I noticed you didn’t check to make sure it was square. Wouldn’t the glass pieces slide with only being secured by tape?
I have an old fire place I can't use as the chimney has been condemned and I asked the kids for ideas on what to do with the space and they said put an aquarium in it (cool idea I thought) the way the chimney and fire place was built, the back length is shorter then the front by 230mm. Would the process to make the aquarium to fit be the same or will I have to do anything different?
Is it possible to make a Vertical Aquarium using your method? As you know, the pressure of water on the walls seems a bit different in standing aquariums I wonder if is it safe and secure?
Question please. Since the tank is rimless, is there a limit to the size of the tank you can build without an external rim? I am thinking along the lines of 75-85 gallons. Thank you for a great video.
No but you will need to calculate the thickness of the glass to support the weight.
Why was the glass for the end placed on top of the bottom and the front and back glass placed in front?
Most tanks I've seen have all the glass directly on the bottom.
Would it be safe to have all the side panels sitting on top of the base instead of around it?
I'm wondering the same, I don't know.
@@christopherhogue2310 I ended up having the front and rear glass sitting flush with the base & the side panels ON TOP of the base. It’s been ~4 months and I’m happy to report there are no leaks. It was for a small 5 gallon tank.
100% good idea for beginners
Do you place the big pieces of glass on the bottom piece or next to the bottom piece
Where could you get thicker glass if you were wanting to build a bigger aquarium?
Awesome great work I learned a lot from this video! Thank you so much
One question please, what tech spec must has the acrilic ang glue or silicon I must buy to make a 60 liters fish tank? I am sorry due my basic English. Thanks a lot and may God bless you!
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to build my own Aquarium now. It’s so simple. All it takes is patience and focused effort
Be well my friend
SK.
When he filled in the last piece of foam I felt good
Do they hold well? No leaks or bowing?
As much as I like the clean look I think I'd find some extruded aluminum channel or something to make a top rim. I'd sleep better!
Me too. If I ever build a tank I will be using some angle iron and my Dremel for this. I have friends that can weld it. Lead free solder is probably okay too.
What product are you using to clean it? My silicone was so sticky i have fish tank full of fingerprints
Would it be easier to assemble if you changed the order of installing walls 3 and 4?
Great video thanks for sharing!
Will large tanks like 40g and up withstand diy or will the water create too much pressure?
i noticed the front and back panes sit around the base, while the ends sit on it. could you please comment. thanks.
I think it's probably mostly cosmetic, front exposes more and we would better appreciate the whole pane of glass without the bottom pane expose. I think? But the other way are most likely stronger imo
What about bracing the tank? How many gallons and up would you need to consider bracing it?
Why is the sillicon not smoothed out using finger?
What type of glass used? Tempered? Does it matter?
Do you think I could make a sealed-waterproof box using this technique?
Would this same process work for acrylic panels instead of glass or no not really?
Silicone doesn’t bond well to acrylic, silicone is used for glass aquariums not acrylic ones. For acrylic aquarium you could use acrylic cement.
I always wonder if these tanks without a lid don’t have a problem with evaporation or with fish jumping out?
Those are two very real problems haha. Usually you can build a mesh lid, or not get jumpy fish
*Front side glasses pasted on side area of bottom glass?*
That is blue painters tape. You can cheap out and use masking tape, but you'll end up having to clean the residue up.
Painters tape is easier to work with.
You can also use ASI black silicone sealant. It is specific for aquariums.
Wanted to know what tape is used in the video
Just what I needed, thanks
Hey question what size dimensions if i want to put together a 55 gallon acrylic or glass tank for my 🐢?....😕😕😕
Hi... I have seen some people are using outer area of base glass to stick side glasses same as like in this video. But some others are putting all side glasses on the top of base glass by reducing the 2 side glasses width by glass thickness..
Which practice is right or which practice is good ? And why ?
Can any one answer on this ?
Thank you...
The longest glass panes should overlap the bottom piece. Putting all sides on top of the base puts more stress on the silicone and leads to higher chance of failure.
@@RegisAquatics thanks
@@RegisAquaticsThanks a lot, been searching for this answer for so many days.
How do you arrange the panels? Do the sides rest on the bottom one or do the front and back ones rest on it?
I like having the sides rest on the glass and the front overlap. It gives it a cleaner look from the front of the tank IMO
Does the type of glass matter?
Great video! Was wondering if you could help with glass dimensions. I'm planning to make a 15gallon tank with 6mm thickness (24x12x12 inches). I would appreciate it if you can help me with the glass dimensions needed for this. I'm confused if I need to account for the space the silicone will take up
You don’t need to account for silicone, the glass should be pressed firmly together
Like it a-lot and how you make it so easy to understand - Perfect
Cool but where did u get the glass
Where did you get the glass panels from? I would imagine from a past aquarium, but I kinda want to build this from scratch.
Yea none of these people ever say where they buy the panes from. Annoying.
@@fernyblue it's like they all assume that it's common knowledge. I've been trying to figure this out for years.
I've seen many glass stores/ cutters around. Randomly but never realized what they were for but that's where you'd go I'm sure
I am planning to get a glass sheet from Lowes or Home depot they have glass there.
I bought cut glass from lowes (they also have them at home depot). You can get custom cuts (which are probably more expensive) or the standard cuts and cut them to size yourself-- you can get a decent glass cutter from hobby lobby or michaels for around $6.
Everything but the measurement of the glass. Thank you I enjoyed the build
Thanks! I will add it!
Here are the dimensions: 24"x12"x7"
Volume: 9 Gallons
Glass Pane Dimensions: Two 24" x 7-3/16"
Two- 12"x 6-13/16"
One- 24"x12"
Glass Thickness: 3/16"
@@RegisAquatics Thank you so much
Nice, i can diy now to make my own aqurium👍
When measuring the glass up how much did you give for the silicon , cheers
how much you gave
Great job , requires skill and patience... 👍👍👍
I want to ask, is it ok to put the side panels above the lower base(the base panel) design with a 80x50x50, 4mm glass and with no braces and no supports and just with only panels??
I have enjoyed this video a great deal. Thank you for sharing.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
can silicone stand the water pressure?
in my country i dont know why but some tanks or custom build there will be some rim support and that piece of glass was big tho on top of the aquarium.So i took it out and hope the tank can handle the water pressure
Enjoyed this a lot. What if I want to build one with a rim and hood?
thank you this is really helpful no bs talking 🙏
such aesthetic hands 🤲🏻
Can you give the length of the glass pls😊😊😊
Why do you stick the side glasses to the side of the base instead of putting the side glass on top of the base glass? Use a timber gig around the base glass and glue your four side glasses ontop. Aqua 1 makes them with the walls to the base and they leak all the time
Whats the best silicon brand to use?
Definitely makes it look easier than it is!
We call that experience. It’s something you get by doing. 😂
@@thorny3218 awesome thanks for your unsolicited input 2 years too late
After building the aquarium how much time should I give it to dry the glue?
Follow silicone sealant instruction on cure time. Usually a day to fully cure
What type my silicone sealant do i have to use for this?
How do you dis-assemble a tank , strip silicone out ??
Razor blade to cut silicone joint and take apart. Then scrape off old silicone with a fresh razor turned on its side
How do you know what thickness to use in terms of size
Acrylic is ideal if you can find it because 8mm is a universally good size. IMO, you should add an extra mm of thickness for every 10 gallons size increase, be it glass or acrylic.
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Is there a solution for crafting a large, say 40 gallon tank with a drain in the bottom? I have a Red Eared Slider, and she's very messy. I need to give her fresh water about every 6-7 days, but using a sump pump and garden hose is a hassle. I'd much rather cut open a drain valve and let gravity do the work. I envisioned a custom built wooden cabinet to conceal the plumbing.
You would need a glass drill bit and some good PVC. Recommend putting it in the back corner so you can hide the pike that comes up from the substrate.
Front large glass is it installed at side of base glass instead of above base glass⁉️ As other 3 glasses are on the top of base glass
Were do you find the glass for tank builds
loved it! i hope to make my own fish tank one day 🤍
Wish i could find a friend to do this with^ ^ i love art enough and crafts.
Right now i need to soon looking into making a terraium enclosure for my blue tongue skink and it seems more inventive, fun and less expensive if I can conjure up a future project into making a 50 gallon enclosure vs. Buying one for as much or more then my skink cost >
And? Did you make it?
Exact composition of silicon used has not been mentioned . Only trade names was shown.
Could I use 2 different pieces (same length) of glass for the bottom? Not using it for water. For hermit crabs.
Should be fine as an enclosure but I would not recommend for holding water
I’m interested in doing this, creating this recreating similar for a starter fish tank. Any tips appreciated, I live in Minnesota where it’s cold, the house is always warm. I would keep it elevated and have no clue what brands of filters are best, what sites to go to… help me.
Hi where did u get the glass
Who cuts the glass to precise sizes?
Can I use acrylic instead of glass?
Hi!! Just wondering where can you purchase the glasses that is 3/16”?
This was purchased from a local window/mirror shop. A lot of hardware stores sell glass panels also, it just depends on where you are located
How long did you wait until you flipped the tank upside down? 24 hours? Thanks for the response.
Yes, when the silicone is fully cured which is usually 24 hours
wow so satisfying
what sorta tape is that?
Painters Tape
im considering having a go at this as wide but shallow frag tanks in the uk for some reason all seem to be stupidly expensive i dont know why.
Isn't it worth making a V shaped jig (like a saw horse) to hold the glass sides.? When you place the glass in the V jig they should sit together in the bottom of the V without you holding them until they are set.glued. If you make the jig V more than 90degs you can shim up the glass plates until they are perfectly 90 degs. this seems a better technique esp if you are on your own.
How long does it take for the silicone to dry?.... Thank you.
For a full cure 24 hours
@@Spartan1-1 thank you so much sir
I just have a question where do you get the glass
home depot or lowes, or a local glass manufacturer
Thanks a lot really helped
What thickness was this glass? And measurements? I’m wanting somthing just like this☺️
How long it will take to fully dry out the glue
They say 24 hours. I'd give it two days just to be safe.
Hi just wondering is it glass pane or glass panel? And also is this cheaper than buying an aquarium itself?
Could just find an old aquarium someone wants to get rid of and use that glass.
Nice one kapatid.. anung recommneded brand mo silicon?
Tska balak ko kasi gumawa ng 12 x 12 x 36 na fish tank (aquarium)... kya naba un ng 1/4 na salamin? Thanks
Very nice👍👍👍
That was gtreat. Thank you.
Is it the same process if I wanted to build a 100-200- or even a 300 gallon tank?
@Unite Against Them What sucks is I’ve been searching UA-cam and this is as good as it gets unless you’re building plywood one
which is more expensive glass or acrylic?
Acrylic is more expensive. It only makes sense to use when you are building very large aquariums or odd shapes
Prima si silicona un lato lungo, poi i 2 corti e poi si chiude con il lato lungo
Perché se no non passa il vetro...
Poi si pulisce con alcool dopo avere mosso i vetri.
very perfect job