HOW TO: Build a plywood aquarium | Part 1 | Building the tank TUTORIAL 

Isn't this a crazy under build? 340!

I think the goal of these videos is to help people with minimal tools and experience building. I was groaning when he didn't even bother with miter cuts, then i saw the burn marks left by his circ and realized he probably never sharpened or replaced the blade. Definitely some basic skills could make it better, but it might make people wonder what to do if they cant follow along. He pulled that router out though.

Aquamaniac That was an awesome tank wasn't it?

Sean Williams Agreed, this channel has come a long way. Even compared to a year ago, its noticeably a better quality and consistency

Sean Williams Its hard to invest in any good equipment when you do videos like i do. being the camera man, the builder and presenter... it is easy to destroy equipment. Im constantly covered in epoxy, paint, silicone, etc... Even knocking my camera over once and shattered a lens. So while i do aim to improve, im limited to being a one man show. (PS: I also ruined the slider I used in this video. I got epoxy all over the rails). Its not that im not careful, but when the clock is ticking and you are worried not only about building correctly so that you dont end up with 370 gallons of water on the floor... Its tough to still get good angles, show everything, etc.. It can be a nightmare sometimes to film a project. Glad you noticed some improvement. :)

The Graceful Savage Well, I am only an aquarium hobbyist. Filming, editing, speaking, etc... was never part of the plan... So with time, i am learning to get better. :)

Eric Payne Im not sure how i will edit the next video together yet. I do know that from here on out i used 2 cameras though, so i suspect the series will get better as it goes. See you next week!

Carlos Adams Thanks Carlos!

Timm Lombardo Thanks Timm!

Ryan Lee Im not building a canopy. The tank was made larger to specifically have a recessed top for lids. ;)

OZZYTHEOSCAR Thanks Ozzy. I dont really aim to create anything amazing, but its nice to think you view some of the projects that way.

Jacob Allen Thanks!

lupo10 Thanks pal. The rest of this series will look like this one, however i did end up adding in another camera for different perspectives in the videos to follow. So i would suspect they will get better as they go.(this series anyways). Im not sure though, as i have not gotten to editing them yet.

Nathan Owen :) thanks pal

J Spalding Thanks J. The Aro loves it!

Slim Tim It actually has a long ways to go to get to finished. I suspect a plywood tank may be in your future tim. ;)

How'd guess that, Fired Up!!! I made plywood growbeds in my AP system using liners. Now I want to make 2nd system as DWC

Zelfs ik 2022 kunnen wij nog volop genieten!

Purely Freshwater Awesome! Pleased to know you enjoyed it so much.

all4mefitness No problem. I have been wanting to do another one for a while!

Erick Miranda Thank you and your welcome!

Ruben i still sometimes build acrylic tanks just like that. Adds and incredible amount of strength.

David McDonald You can build one of these to match your home to a T!

Josh Wurmnest Thanks Josh!

Hashika Pieris Awesome!

Ivory Queen Yup!

fuba44 You are welcome. :)

that's a huge tank!!!!! i would love a koi pond some day :)

+little tin goddess thanks

How’s it doing now?

Sam Weatly i get it

I did the exact same thing😂 except I’m not making mine for my bearded dragon I’m gonna make a bass tank

Andrew Baggett Glad you think so! thanks Andrew.

tonstel36 That is the goal!

TheAquaman1979 Thank you!

Donald Francis Good luck!

Joshua Noel Guaves At least you will know how i do it, for when the time comes and you want to build one. :)

JM CHICAGOLAND CICHLIDS Plywood tanks have been in the hobby twice as long as i have been alive. I suppose that is my favourite aspect of my channel though, in being able to bring these things to a wider audience, even if they are old ideas... they are new ideas to a lot of people. :)

khenryhector I thought so too. ;) thanks!

Brian Stalter So am I. :)

andrew da cruz That portion is arguably my favourite.

Jason Lee Thanks! Part to will be out sunday at 8am EST

***** Not soon enough! J/K!

BeastAquatics This series will certainly help with your own build. ;)

Gene Alameda Thanks Gene

I thought that too - and even though he said he would sand it away, it looked like he wiped it all off first. I was also surprised ho little the glue oozed out considering he was generous with the application. All in all - this is a GREAT DIY Video.

Wiping actual will spread the glues sealing a larger area of wood fiber. In my experience as a woodworker I’ve had better results letting the glue dry and using a sharp chisel to remove the dry glue flush at the surface. It takes very little sanding at that point and once sanding the sealed layer of fibers off stain takes easily.

Brian's Fish Tanks Thanks Brian. It ended up turning out really nice.

***** Joey thank you so much for the videos that you post! They have been immensely helpful while I built my 300 gallon plywood bottom tank. You are plumb full of great advise. If you get time please check out my channel "goatschilling" and let me know what you think.

TheMFLAV If an in wall tank is what you are after and it doesnt matter what the tank look like, then this is by FAR the most cost effective way to build.

Absolutely.. Cant wait for the rest of the build.

CookingInterminatum Added a bit of music to break the silence :)

govinda kuna Perfect!

NYCity Cichlids Thanks NY

Keith Howard Plwood tanks are certainly under rated and not built nearly enough. I suppose that is part of the reason i am showing a new one. That, and i need it. haha

I'll remember that as a good argumenrt for the wife when i venture into another project myself. Thanks for the reply and thanks for your prompt response.

Kez Brinkley Thanks!

blakebodaciousFTW You are welcome!