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Is a plywood sump a bad idea?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by marty, Jul 8, 2012.

  1. marty

    marty

    I have the wood working skills needed but am a little unsure were to start designing and sealing a sump tank. im looking at a 40"Lx 18"W  x 14"ish height.  Any ideas out there? has anyone built a plywood tank recently?
     
    marty, Jul 8, 2012
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  2. Kpotter2

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    Try Youtube. There are a lot of how to,DIYs on there
     
    Kpotter2, Jul 8, 2012
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  3. mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

    Ninja has.
     
    mthomp, Jul 9, 2012
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  4. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    For that small of a tank the cost will probably not be worth the effort. Go to petco and pick up a tank for $1/gallon and call it a day. You'd probably have a good amount of money in materials alone. Not to mention the time and effort it would take to build the thing.
     
    blackx-runner, Jul 9, 2012
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  5. ninjazx777

    ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

    +1 going to cost too much for that size tank plywood tanks don't become cost effective until the 300 gal range. I would buy a 40 breeder pretty close to the dimensions your looking for. how ever if you are still interested in building a plywood tank pm me your number and ill call you and discuss it with you cause I have way to much info to type and I don't want you to make the same mistakes as I did in my build
     
    ninjazx777, Jul 9, 2012
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