Today, is part two of my biggest project yet – building my giant DIY plywood aquarium! In the video, I build the outer structure of the aquarium, with the plywood panels and the window frame. I also glue/screw the plywood panels into place and gear up for the next stage of the build – fiberglass and pond shield to make this thing waterproof.
This is my first time building a plywood aquarium, and I’m bound to make small mistakes along the way. If you’re looking for a true “how to” video, I’d look up some of the Fishtubers who have more experience with these builds. I’m confident that this tank will all work out fine, but just wanted to throw out that caveat. Let’s get to building the plywood tank!
Below are Amazon affiliate links to all of the materials I used in this plywood aquarium build. I’ll keep an ongoing list here and throughout the series:
– Pond Shield (Black):
– Pond Shield (Sky Blue):
– Fiberglass Resin:
– Fiberglass Mat:
– Wood Screws – 3 inch:
– Wood Screws – 2.5 inch:
– Wood Screws – 1 inch:
– Wood Glue:
– Sander:
– Sand Discs (60 Grit):
– Paint Roller Kit:
– Paint Brushes:
– Silicone:
– Latex Gloves:
Plywood/Lumber (so far):
– 3/4in 5-Ply Birch Plywood: x3
– 2×4: x14
– 2×6: x10
Tools used/eventually needed:
– Miter Saw:
– Power Drill:
– Corner Clamps:
– Circular Saw:
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Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more updates on the plywood aquarium!