For those that love aquariums and are DIY`ers

Crossville, TN(Zone 7a)

This link Calculates your cut lines,how much wood/glass you'll need.etc.

http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp

And this is the tank I'm going to make next year.(hopefully)


Tank Information:
Material = Plywood w/ Glass
Tank Height = 12"
Tank Width = 18"
Tank Length = 72 "
Plywood w/ Glass Thickness = 3/4"
Approximate Gallons = 67


Cut List:
3/4" Exterior Grade Plywood
Bottom = 72 " x 18"
Front = 72 " x 11 1/4"
Back = 72 " x 11 1/4"
2 Sides = 11 1/4 " x 16 1/2"
2 Top Brace = 16 1/2 " x 6"


1/4 inch Glass Front
Glass Front = 70 x 9 1/4


Man I love this stuff,LOL.
(note, you can also use this to calculate a growing tank for your orchids,etc.);).

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