1000+ Gallon Display Plywood / Fiberglass Build

[MattShack]

While waiting on the drill battery to charge. I decided to insulate the tank. I used the 1/2" styrofoam that the glass came packaged in. Thought I would put it to good use.

[MattShack]

This weekend's projects:

This is going to be the sump. The plywood is sticking up above the frame so when I put the liner in, I can wrap it over the plywood and then I will put the rest of the framing on top. This will sandwich the pond liner between the boards, hopefully keeping it in place.

[MattShack]

The tank room:

The room is "L" shaped. It is 5' x 11' where the tank sits and I have 7' x 11' area on the side of the tank.

Framing



Drywall



Inside (Standing at door)



Inside (Standing by tank facing door. The door is to the left just out of the pic.)



As you can see I still have to do the entire inside of the tank room. But, I have to finish the outside first (My wife is "tired of my mess" )

[MattShack]

pH update:

The pH has been holding at below 7 for the last 4 days. I test everyday and haven't noticed any change in 2 days. Finally starting to look good. Not too bad for almost 2000 lbs of concrete.

[MattShack]

It has been 1 week now since I've added anything to the tank to adjust the pH. It is still unchanged and holding below 7.

[DOCTOR]

UPDATE?


Cant just get us hooked and then pull the plug

[redtop03]

Matt has been battling cancer,he hurt his shoulder working on the tank,he went to the Dr.for x-rays and they found a tumor in his chest,the chemo has him down and not much able to work on the tank but the tank literally saved his life,the tumor was putting pressure on the blood vessel that goes to his brain and almost stopped the blood flow,he was days from death.....

I called him yesterday,he's still weak from the chemo but sounded good,they have the tumor shrunk down and are getting ready to do the surgery to remove it,he should be back up and running a few months after the surgery....he's anxious to get started back on his tank and back to posting updates...

everybody keep him in your prayers,for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery

[redtop03]

almost forgot.....the tank is still doing great,it's full of freshwater and everything is looking good,Matt just isn't able to do anything much to it right now...God willing,we'll be able to see some updated pics in a few months though

[cartec]

we'll keep him in our thoughts n prayers thanks for letting us know ben

[Reefer8]

Our family will be praying also....hate it for him but sounds like this was the best thing that could have happened to him!! Best of luck in recovery!!
Reefer8