Fiberglass holding tanks.

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by ClamsOnDemand, Apr 3, 2010.

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  1. ClamsOnDemand

    ClamsOnDemand 3reef Sponsor

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    Does anyone know a company that makes fiberglass holding tanks?
     
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  3. greysoul

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    Most decent sized cities have a fiberglass fab shop. Check the yellow pages.

    Categories I'd try:

    fiberglass
    water
    landscaping
    aquaculture
    ponds
    pools
    tanks


    Something should turn up.

    You can also try RV places, they often know people who can help us.
     
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    Wow that is some profile pic you have there.
     
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    stepho Panda Puffer

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    How big of a tank were you looking for?

    Rubbermaid makes up to 300 gal plastic tanks, which can be found fairly easily. Or was there a particular reason you wanted fiberglass?
     
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    Ohhh didnt know that about rubbermaid Ill have to check those out. I know and fiberglass guy can proubly do a tank but was looking for someone who specializes or at least has experience with holding tanks specificaly.
     
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    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    When I used to build & maintain lobster holding systems we used to build our own tanks. It's pretty easy Plywood, studs, fiberglass mat, fiberglass resin & blue gelcoat.
     
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    You of any threads on how to build something out of fiberglass?
     
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    Yes, click on my link of my DT build in my signature.;D

    If you end up making the tanks yourself, go with epoxy resin, and not polyester resin that can be used on boats. polyester resin is not 100% waterproof and will leach some really nasty VOC's into your water unless it is gel coated.


    Aquaticeco.com has a lot to choose from.
    here are some polyethylene holding tanks, but if you look you will find a lot more on their site.
    http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcatego...Polyethylene-Tanks-Blue?mybuyscid=10014651645
     
  11. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Well these are acrylic but should work:

    Aquarium With Built In Dividers

    Good luck!
     
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    Thanks guys now im thinking of something else check out my new thread.