All Discussions Tagged 'construction' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T12:52:03Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=construction&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLining Wood or Concrete fish tankstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-02:4778851:Topic:5514152014-03-02T23:26:42.070ZTerry Healyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TerryHealy
<p>Hello-</p>
<p>I'm trying to make a affordable start in aquaponics in my small (10 x 20) greenhouse. I'm looking to have a ~300 Gal fish tank, but the options I have found so far are either too big to fit in my 36" door or too expensive. (Most are both.) Because of my climate, I will have to insulate the tank quite a bit to run year-round. I'm considering building a tank either with wood or concrete blocks. What I'm unsure about is how to safely line them. </p>
<p>Fiberglass is one option,…</p>
<p>Hello-</p>
<p>I'm trying to make a affordable start in aquaponics in my small (10 x 20) greenhouse. I'm looking to have a ~300 Gal fish tank, but the options I have found so far are either too big to fit in my 36" door or too expensive. (Most are both.) Because of my climate, I will have to insulate the tank quite a bit to run year-round. I'm considering building a tank either with wood or concrete blocks. What I'm unsure about is how to safely line them. </p>
<p>Fiberglass is one option, and I've worked with it in the past. Rather nasty, and I'm concerned about it leeching evil chemicals into the water. The other option is to attempt to use Dura-Skrim, but it seems that folding this might be impractical. Judging by the description of the two available tapes, it would not be advisable to attempt to cut and seam Dura-Skrim. Could I fold it like a Christmas package and then use one of the tapes to hold the flaps in place? Assume an inside dimension in the range of 6 x 3 x 2 for discussion sake.</p>
<p>I'm looking for options here, and any suggestions from those of you experienced in such things would be greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>-Terry</p> Plywood tank questionstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-03-07:4778851:Topic:574692011-03-07T03:15:28.483ZBurtonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BurtonRosenberger
<p>I have been scowering the net looking for a good written out plan on the wood needed to build a 300 - 600 gallon tank and have been unsuccessful.</p>
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<p>I have seen koi ponds with no details to the wood thickness and necessary spacing of 2x6 ribs used, and I have seen aquarium builders using 3/4" plywood only with epoxy and glass.</p>
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<p>Does anyone have any information so I can start to plan out the cost for the wood / fasteners / misc ?</p>
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<p>Also in regards to…</p>
<p>I have been scowering the net looking for a good written out plan on the wood needed to build a 300 - 600 gallon tank and have been unsuccessful.</p>
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<p>I have seen koi ponds with no details to the wood thickness and necessary spacing of 2x6 ribs used, and I have seen aquarium builders using 3/4" plywood only with epoxy and glass.</p>
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<p>Does anyone have any information so I can start to plan out the cost for the wood / fasteners / misc ?</p>
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<p>Also in regards to EPDM pond liner, aka fish safe pond liner, I just read over at friendly aquaponics NOT to use this in your system ... what are the other options outside aquarium safe epoxy / fiberglass? Is there another "safe" pond liner I can use or am I missing some information?</p>
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<p><em>Side note: Right now I am comparing costs of different tanks and beds as well as making a 1:1 scale of each option on my photoshop layout of my condo to see where the items will fit best. It seems IBC and making my own tank would cost about the same or close enough where making my own tank / beds would benefit me more given the space I have.</em></p>
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<p>Thanks for your help</p>