How to Build Fish Tanks Out of Wood

Coral propagation is a rapidly growing industry in a world that has been ravaged by wild coral harvesters. Setting up a propagation unit can be pricey though, especially if using glass aquariums. As an alternative plywood can be employed to make a low-cost aquaculture tank that will work every bit as well as glass, in fact sometimes better, as plywood cannot shatter. If you would like to learn how to build a wooden aquarium, this article will provide you with the infornation needed.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/4 inch marine-grade plywood Two-part epoxy (waterproof) Fiberglass kit Wood screws Drill with screw bits Paint brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide what size aquarium you will build.

    • 2

      Cut all pieces with according to your measurements. These can vary depending on what you want.

    • 3

      Coat all ends that will be touching with two-part epoxy.

    • 4

      Assemble the aquarium by screwing all pieces to the base and then to one another using one screw every 4 inches.

    • 5

      Coat the entire interior with fiberglass, using a paint brush, until evenly and thoroughly coated.

    • 6

      Let the fiberglass dry. This should take 24 hours for complete curing.