Haven't seen this question before - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T15:48:08Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/haven-t-seen-this-question-before?feed=yes&xn_auth=noDaniel, this post came up whe…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-30:4778851:Comment:5883072014-11-30T23:21:22.574ZJennifer Evanshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JenniferEvans
Daniel, this post came up when I started investigating using rhino linings. Any updates? I don't have you woodworking skills, but I'm thinking the use of a spray on liner would open up a lot of possibilities.
Daniel, this post came up when I started investigating using rhino linings. Any updates? I don't have you woodworking skills, but I'm thinking the use of a spray on liner would open up a lot of possibilities. Dura-SKrim...Final Answer.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-26:4778851:Comment:4111972012-10-26T04:05:57.866ZTommy Dhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomDavis
<p>Dura-SKrim...Final Answer.</p>
<p>Dura-SKrim...Final Answer.</p> Howdy
I sawmill/kiln dry/moul…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-21:4778851:Comment:4097632012-10-21T15:45:39.768Zjim mckeehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/jimmckee
<p>Howdy</p>
<p>I sawmill/kiln dry/moulder/furniture etc. so I too have the cravings to use the wood work skills and integrate wood into aq.</p>
<p>Stave construction with t/g boards for the bottom makes a fish tank/hot tub.</p>
<p>But for economy I saw a scratch-n-dent 5 sided fiberglass bathtub (thats a tub with a fiberglass ceiling built in as one unit).</p>
<p>Or purchase a proper liner and put it in a well supported wooden tank (wood stringers across the top stop side bow and make a…</p>
<p>Howdy</p>
<p>I sawmill/kiln dry/moulder/furniture etc. so I too have the cravings to use the wood work skills and integrate wood into aq.</p>
<p>Stave construction with t/g boards for the bottom makes a fish tank/hot tub.</p>
<p>But for economy I saw a scratch-n-dent 5 sided fiberglass bathtub (thats a tub with a fiberglass ceiling built in as one unit).</p>
<p>Or purchase a proper liner and put it in a well supported wooden tank (wood stringers across the top stop side bow and make a shelf).</p>
<p>Right now is the time to look for small swimming pools on sale,, 10'ish range can be had way cheaper than pond liner+labor materials to frame it. </p>
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<p>If I were to go with pond liner or other sheet good, I would put it in a box as is, and not do any cutting or joinery. Yes that makes a fold over in each corner but so what.</p>
<p>jim</p> Here are some pictures of wha…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-16:4778851:Comment:4016322012-10-16T13:52:15.648Zdaniel zeiglerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/danielzeigler
<p>Here are some pictures of what I have so far. This is before the fiberglass debacle. The glass in the fish tank makes it impossable to use epdm liner. also the silicone will not stick to the liquid rubber products like zavlar or sweet water so I am left with epoxies, fiberglass or bed liners as my options to line the tank and grow beds.</p>
<p>Here are some pictures of what I have so far. This is before the fiberglass debacle. The glass in the fish tank makes it impossable to use epdm liner. also the silicone will not stick to the liquid rubber products like zavlar or sweet water so I am left with epoxies, fiberglass or bed liners as my options to line the tank and grow beds.</p> Chip Pilkington said:
Good…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-16:4778851:Comment:4014582012-10-16T13:44:23.543Zdaniel zeiglerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/danielzeigler
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chip Pilkington said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/haven-t-seen-this-question-before#4778851Comment401533"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Good deal - please post pics, as you may have discovered a new option in tank construction.<br></br> <br></br> Fiberglass is not for everyone and like most building and construction methods, it takes practice and developed skills. I had the opportunity to work with it as a teenager - dad…</div>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Chip Pilkington said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/haven-t-seen-this-question-before#4778851Comment401533"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Good deal - please post pics, as you may have discovered a new option in tank construction.<br/> <br/> Fiberglass is not for everyone and like most building and construction methods, it takes practice and developed skills. I had the opportunity to work with it as a teenager - dad had an old wooden boat he was restoring and guess who got to help! Anyway, Good luck - let us know how it goes.</div>
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</blockquote> Good deal - please post pics,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-16:4778851:Comment:4015332012-10-16T08:27:32.955ZChip Pilkingtonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChipPilkington
Good deal - please post pics, as you may have discovered a new option in tank construction.<br />
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Fiberglass is not for everyone and like most building and construction methods, it takes practice and developed skills. I had the opportunity to work with it as a teenager - dad had an old wooden boat he was restoring and guess who got to help! Anyway, Good luck - let us know how it goes.
Good deal - please post pics, as you may have discovered a new option in tank construction.<br />
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Fiberglass is not for everyone and like most building and construction methods, it takes practice and developed skills. I had the opportunity to work with it as a teenager - dad had an old wooden boat he was restoring and guess who got to help! Anyway, Good luck - let us know how it goes. I actually planned on using f…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-16:4778851:Comment:4013502012-10-16T04:15:51.563Zdaniel zeiglerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/danielzeigler
<p>I actually planned on using fiberglass. I have never worked with fiberglass so I watched a bunch of u tube videos and talked to the guy at the auto parts store where I bought the fiberglass resin. Yesterday morning I mixed it up and lined the boxes. Today it still is very tacky in places and it is bubbling up all over. (Yes I remembered to put in the hardener lol) I used a good painters brush to apply it and I washed it out in acetone between each batch so I am pretty sure that is what…</p>
<p>I actually planned on using fiberglass. I have never worked with fiberglass so I watched a bunch of u tube videos and talked to the guy at the auto parts store where I bought the fiberglass resin. Yesterday morning I mixed it up and lined the boxes. Today it still is very tacky in places and it is bubbling up all over. (Yes I remembered to put in the hardener lol) I used a good painters brush to apply it and I washed it out in acetone between each batch so I am pretty sure that is what caused the problem. So tomorrow if it is dry I will sand it all out and start again. I really didn’t like working with the fiberglass and I know the roll on bed liners are much easier to work with. I think I may just go ahead and buy some and try it out unless somebody has a very good reason not to. If it is safe for the fish, which everything I have been able to find out indicates it is, then I would feel very confident that I will have a beautiful trouble free system that will produce an abundance of healthy organic food probably long after I am gone.</p> Pond liners of good quality a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-16:4778851:Comment:4013252012-10-16T02:38:22.937ZChip Pilkingtonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChipPilkington
Pond liners of good quality are probably the easiest. IMO, fiberglass is the best method of DIY tank construction (all of my tanks and half of my GB's are glass).<br />
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I have experience with the rhino process - A company I worked for some years ago bought the process and used it for many solutions ranging from bed liners to lining mining-class water truck tanks. It's durable and a great rust/corrosion preventative, however, it is abrasive and would be difficult to clean (algae, etc.) Not sure how…
Pond liners of good quality are probably the easiest. IMO, fiberglass is the best method of DIY tank construction (all of my tanks and half of my GB's are glass).<br />
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I have experience with the rhino process - A company I worked for some years ago bought the process and used it for many solutions ranging from bed liners to lining mining-class water truck tanks. It's durable and a great rust/corrosion preventative, however, it is abrasive and would be difficult to clean (algae, etc.) Not sure how the fish would react though. It shouldn't be difficult to aquire an MSDS for the rhino process. That should shed light on health risks to the fish.<br />
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Back to glass...there is quite a bit of info out there (videos, articles, books) to explain and show the process. It's not cheap, but with proper safety equipment and good organisation, it is both practicle and doable. You have complete freedom to build exactly what you want, to include ports, vents, or whatever you anticipate.<br />
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Not sure if this helps...but good luck. I think it's great you are looking to build rather than fall victim to the limitation and rediculous pricing of the "kit" options.<br />
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Good luck!