New Tank Build - need assistance

[sirpreet]

Dear All,

Good day,

Need to get some assistance on making a new tank for my Arowana's.

I am looking at making the tank myself.

270 cm x 60 cm x 50 cm.

Any tips and advise is most welcome.

My dear friend is helping me with knowledge but thought of posting here as well. if any specific points need to be taken into consideration.


rgds

[Aeonflame]

Here is an instructional video. It will be easier for you if you can order the glass pre-cut to the exact dimensions you want.

[Hookiethe1]

Lots of people have great success and cost savings by building plywood and glass tanks, especially the guys over at monsterfishkeepers, who typically keep fish so absurdly large that standard aquariums just don't cut it for them. If you're handy with power tools or just not scared of trying you should do a little googling for plywood aquariums.

[Aeonflame]

If you have the space an indoor above ground pond also works and is very cost effective

[Crispy]

what kind of tank are you building? glass, acrylic, plywood? any specific questions you have about the build? how much of it do you already have planned? will really help once we know what kind of materials you're going to use.

[sirpreet]

Thanks everyone for your replies..

I am planning on building a glass aquarium.

one of my specific question is on how to join the glass ? will only silicon help such a huge tank ?

Once the tank is ready, i will be getting a wooden stand made for it, where the filters and all equipment will go.

This tank is for my arowana only.