I often wondered how to combine steel, plywood and glass to make a cleaner looking plywood tank. Good job!
@australianaquarist7 сағат бұрын
Thanks Ryan. I feel the finished tank is a lot less cumbersome than many of the plywood builds I see
@kevinle1140Күн бұрын
Hopefully you are able to fix this leak!
@kevinle9462Күн бұрын
Amazing I am going to try building this in the way way future when I get my engineering degree haha!
@australianaquarist7 сағат бұрын
😆 No degree required, just the ability to use tools. Most people who are capable with power tools, also have the ability to visualise the task at hand. You’ll be fine, and can I always ask for help
@ZweiSpeed2 күн бұрын
I've learned quite a bit from this video. Thanks! (new sub also)
@australianaquarist7 сағат бұрын
I’m very glad to hear you’ve got some value from the video. Thanks for your support. Are you thinking of building your own tank?
@flatbit30904 күн бұрын
Not many aquarium KZbinrs I enjoy watching but yours is up there with the best it takes time to produce good vids so well done and Thanks. Subscribed
@australianaquarist4 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! It means a lot to me, to hear that. The KZbin game can be a bit frustrating sometimes, but it’s these comments that reward me. Cheers
@daanwittler91865 күн бұрын
Thnks, i never heart of it but i find it really interesting to see( and will try it myself)
@australianaquarist4 күн бұрын
Worth a go, if you’ve got the height above the display. It creates a very natural, highly oxygenated surge in the tank, which I don’t think wave makers can replicate
@Worldslayer858 күн бұрын
love your work m8! From NZ
@australianaquarist7 күн бұрын
Thanks for your support of my channel!
@queencityreefs13 күн бұрын
Damn. Good luck my friend 🤞
@australianaquarist11 күн бұрын
Playing with fibreglass, ply and epoxy right now. Leak sorted!
@queencityreefs11 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist good news! Yes!!
@eliasdagher48113 күн бұрын
That’s got to hurt champ 😢
@Rosscobi14 күн бұрын
Hi, love your videos. I was a Waterproofer and leak detector for many years and unfortunately looking at how wet that timber is, it didn't just come over the top just a couple of times. I would say its penetrated through at about the same height your sealant came off, tracking down the front of the timber and on to the floor, unfortunately I don't think you will fix this from the outside. I assume there is a joint in the ply at this point a little tiny bit of flex in epoxy might do it, or a pin size hole. Water leaks can be a bastard!
@australianaquarist14 күн бұрын
I’ve done a couple of window cuts through the rear ply, and removed the spray foam to get a visual on the rear face of the front ply. I found a spot , about 2/3 the way up where the darkened ply is more rounded, and tapers abruptly upwards, but gradually downwards. It is also directly next to the timber stud/post. I believe the penetration is occurring at the ply butt join, in front of the stud, and is like you said, soaking straight into the stud and adjacent ply. It’s clearly a very small leak, as over the last few days of having the area opened, the ply has dried and there is no excess water puddling. My plan is to drain the tank down to this point, cut the section of stud out to access the penetration from behind. I can’t access it from inside the tank, due to the epoxy glued rock and foam. Hopefully if I pinpoint the spot, I can pare away at the ply, expose the rear of the epoxy membrane, and apply thickened epoxy to the spot and ply end grain. What do you think?
@Rosscobi13 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist...Humm basically it going to be a ch!t time. timber is a good medium to work with until its wet. The other problem you will have if you don't access it from the front is you will nearly always have a pathway through to the timber. I know it will suck but if you want a long-term solution here you will need to break through your rock and seal from the front maybe reenforce this join to the floor. I can't really remember what you did at this point in your build. I would suspect that there is a weakness in the system as your ply on both sides finishes and starts at the front. It would not take much movement to split the poly and epoxy. I feel for you I have done projects in the past with different types of systems both aquarium and work related and pinpoint leaks suck! feel free PM me (if that a thing on here) to discuss just don't really want to put my email or phone number out to the whole world :)
@Rosscobi13 күн бұрын
Also keep in mind, poly bonds to epoxy and not the other way around, and if you need to coat the poly again, you will need to scuff uo the poly and re activate. I would talk to boat coat about this if it comes to it.
@peterveitch395214 күн бұрын
Use a dye to find the leak.
@australianaquarist14 күн бұрын
I’ve found it now. Today I’m going to cut out some of the timber stud to access it, and pare away at the plywood so I can get to the epoxy coating from behind. Thanks for your thoughts. Stay tuned
@peterveitch395214 күн бұрын
Glad to hear you found it. hope you have no trouble replacing the timber. 👍
@CoralReefkid15 күн бұрын
Hey AA, I am mid experiment with the corals in the great salt lake water. I did have to dilute it to ocean salinity and add some magnesium… but the results so far are actually very surprising.
@australianaquarist15 күн бұрын
Cool Have you thought of sending some water away for icp testing. This would give you an idea of contaminants and also any trace element adjustments you may need to make
@onebluemonster23915 күн бұрын
Loving this innovative project, setbacks are inevitable, persevere and see your vision through..love to watch it all. Thx for sharing everything, going to make result that much sweeter.
@australianaquarist15 күн бұрын
That’s the go! Onwards and upwards.
@Gilsfishroom15 күн бұрын
The Hebel looks great Adam. Can you get the area dry enough to dust some talcum powder to find the origin of the leak?
@australianaquarist15 күн бұрын
That’s a good idea. I think I’ve found the location about 2/3 the way up. I’ll need to brace the island internally and cut out a section of stud to get to it. The talc may come in handy then
@Budoodoodle16 күн бұрын
Great vid🎉
@alexpellman863716 күн бұрын
Damn that sucks hopefully it was just water that came over the edge instead of getting a little ahead of yourself and having a leak at this point in the build
@australianaquarist16 күн бұрын
I found the leak coming about 2/3 the way up , directly in front of the timber stud. I should be able to brace the curved plywood and then cut the section of stud out, to expose the area. A job to tackle this weekend!
@alexpellman863716 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist sounds like a pain! At least you found the leak tho. Good luck
@ParadigmMine16 күн бұрын
Agree with the surge device… if this is the first time the leak appeared, the surge device is the only logical change that could impact such an outcome. Otherwise, love the tank and the concept. Down the road of time, I will have to show you how I implement your passed-on knowledge into my current build. It’s shaping up to be 1/100 the size. However simple, I am experimenting with length to make up for volume
@australianaquarist16 күн бұрын
Sounds very intriguing! A shallow raceway? Keep in touch - when the time comes I’ll get you to send some images through
@saf167116 күн бұрын
I was going to ask about the bird at a later time so funny that you mentioned it. Looked like this particular Palau reef is outside or covered area so guessing the bird has access? Pretty neat. With regards to the leak, sorry to hear about that. Is there any possibility of you maybe mounting a GoPro or similar camera inside that area and video for a couple hours and review? It may take a couple batteries and/or charges but maybe it would help show if it is under at the base or over the top and down the seam like you mentioned. In any case that is a bit of a bummer but you had a pretty positive attitude instead of despair. Stay amazing.
@australianaquarist16 күн бұрын
I’ve found the point of the leak now. It’s about 2/3 the way up the tank, and directly in front of one of the timber studs. But I should be able to tackle it this weekend I think
@brando776116 күн бұрын
Aquarist from the UK here mate. I found your channel due the algorithm and I'm glad I did! this looks like an awesome build and one I AM very tempted to try to learn from for my own builds, Great work with the scape as well as being really educational. Keep up the good work my man!!! - Brandon.
@australianaquarist16 күн бұрын
Hey Brandon, great to have you onboard! I really appreciate your support. I try to make the videos informative, but entertaining enough to keep the viewers engaged. KZbin is a bit of a juggling act, and am glad to hear your positive feedback.
@australianbiotopes456316 күн бұрын
Mate I hope you can find that leak, you've done a pretty good job I'm hopping it's just a bit of seepage from the surface, I'd leave it open for awhile and keep an eye on it, it may dry back up, I've really been waiting for updates as it's a really cool project, I just hope you get it sorted the easy way, maybe run some silicone as a barrier around the top incase it's capillary action from the outside rocks, I also thought when I saw you were using the aerated concrete I think it has Aluminium in it, I have wanted to use it in the past but was a bit worried about any reaction, just a thought, I know it's above water but salt gets everywhere with marine tanks I'd hate to see it poison your fish, but I'm assuming you've looked into it, it will be interesting to see how it works for you, I love the idea of the stuff but I have always been to scared to use it.
@owencasey644416 күн бұрын
Fingers crossed mate, leaks are always heart breaking, hopefully your right and has come over the top, the fact your not seeing it continuing to leak makes me think you might be right 🤞🏻
@fishcollecting914917 күн бұрын
my guess is what you said as looking at the moist timber from the top ..the water has leaked down,,it wont leak up ,,somewhat like a pipe in a shower inside the wall over time..hope its the case and good luck ,,btw love the black cockatoo :)
@australianaquarist16 күн бұрын
Hey mate. I found the location this evening. It’s two thirds the way up the pine stud, on the vertical ply join. I’m going to have to install some temporary bracing, drain the tank down, and cut that section of the stud out, to gain access to the leak. Dry it out, pare away at the ply, fibreglass and epoxy the crap out of it, and install a bridging stud.
@fishcollecting914916 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist glad you found it happy days but a lot of muckin around by the sounds of it ..
@glub907517 күн бұрын
Could you do a full tour of the shed sometime with everything including the birds?
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Yes definitely. I’ve got plans to build another tank , probably a 3 m x 1.2m x 1m display, replicating a Breakwall. Maybe a Gold Coast seaway tank, and transfer my estuary fish across, install an incoming and outgoing tide system etc Then renovate the existing 12 ft shallow estuary into a freshwater lily and flooded grass tank for my Saratoga. Somewhere amongst all that I was going to do a tour. I just figured that people would prefer to see completed tanks, rather than a “ this is what I plan to do” video (does that make sense?)
@tx_dingo17 күн бұрын
Sorry that you're having issues! In my experience with water leaks (career gc): water follows the path of least resistance, & water migrate to the lowest point. If you can find either of those items in the flow of the leak, you can usually find the source. I think you're correct in thinking you will need to keep going up in small increments until you find the ply is no longer wet. Then you know you're close. You should live stream your investigation so we can help. I'll certainly help if I'm awake when you're investigating (in the States)!
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
I’m glad you concur with my investigation plan. I think the next step is to access the very top of the plywood, behind the rock overhang. Maybe carve out the foam alongside the post, as far down as a torch will illuminate. Nice idea about the livestream, though I’m not sure the space or my mindset woukd be conducive!
@markfranklin883117 күн бұрын
Oh no i hope you can find the problem and quick
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Hope so Mark. One step at a time. It’ll be OK.
@MrRazrblade17 күн бұрын
You might want to check for aluminium since it will leach off those hebels
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
The hebel won’t be in contact with the aquarium water, so I should be ok. Definitely aluminium would be a concern otherwise. Thanks for thinking of me
@nicocrinkleburg17 күн бұрын
Love your work, mate! You’ve change the way I think about plywood tanks. Keep up the great work!
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
That’s the go. We’re starting a plywood revolution….
@nicocrinkleburg17 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist I’ve been planing on building an outdoor pond in “old style” plywood construction, but you’ve definitely opened my eyes to some new techniques! 🍻
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
@nicocrinkleburg It’s just that I couldn’t afford to buy glass tanks that size, but new I didn’t want big ugly wooden boxes in my home. Necessity becomes the mother of invention
@nicocrinkleburg16 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist I love that! A question I have (being an Aussie myself in BNE and knowing the price of plate glass) - have you calculated the safe load for balustrade glass @ 12mm thick? I’d be assuming from the volume/height of your builds it would be around the 4-5K litre mark @ 1m high? I’m going to be building around the 2500L mark so I’m definitely on “the safe side”, but still interested in your opinion. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge, mate!
@australianaquarist16 күн бұрын
The Palau tank probably holds about 3000 litres on account of the volume of the dry island, whereas the turtle tank of the same dimensions holds closer to 4000 litres. I haven’t calculated safety factors. I’ve always gone by the old school rule of thumb for braced glass tanks. 10mm to 600mm high and 12 mm to around 750mm , though some tank manufacturers go to 900mm (fully glass braced), in 12mm. My experiences with the two tanks - both 12mm tempered, both two panes of 970mm high. The turtle tank uses 3 mm aluminium angle bracing and 3 mm flat bar cross braces. There is a slight ( mm’s) bow looking down the line and the cross braces are working. The Palau Reef uses 6mm aluminium bracing, and has no bowing and the cross braces look to be almost hanging
@Vroomy198617 күн бұрын
Good morning, Buddy. I'm sorry that this has happened to you. Fingers crossed for ya. The thing that I love about your work is that you always look for a different way to do things. Keep on keeping on mate.
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. As we say down here….. onwards and upwards!
@devachapman631517 күн бұрын
OH NO! I am sure you will figure it out. hopefully you dont have to drain the tank and re build the support for the rock island. fingers cross mate. always nice to see your tank. I thought you where a veterinarian for work? I thought you said that in one of your vids?
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Yep. Very educated, very in-debt, flower grower. I got out of vet, much quicker than it took to get in!
@devachapman631515 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist my lady in a vet been doing it 20 years she is sooo over it. waiting for the next update. hoping its a good one.
@agathacathartese704117 күн бұрын
does it need to be water tight? I mean, if its going to be filled with planting media, can the wood not be removed and replaced with something waterproof to brace the rockwork and allowed to flood. The planting media could then be put into a water proof tub and submerged in the space in behind. Not ideal but it might save you from having to rip everything out and stating again
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s certainly crossed my mind. Trouble is getting freshwater drainage away from the plants. Still, there’s many ways to tackle a problem. I’ll just have to find the one
@Ravan_Caw17 күн бұрын
Good luck on sorting out the leak 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. My fingers are crossed for an easy fix
@jamesbryan128517 күн бұрын
Big thank you for including all the mishaps in your videos. You are helping all of us.
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Yeah it crossed my mind to just release a complete video on just the rock islands landscaping, and quietly fix the leak. But this is the lows of plywood aquarium construction, so figured I’d show it
@jules254517 күн бұрын
Leaks are a real sphincter , especially trying to locate the buggers, I feel your pain!
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
It’s really hard to find out it’s locating at the moment. The leak has dramatically reduced since I swapped out the taller standpipes, but the moisture in the timber remains. It’s winter , so things drying out is sluggish
@jules254517 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist Winter wow, whats the average temperature where you live?
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
I’m drinking my morning coffee right now. Suns out , 9am, last month of winter, probably 19 Celsius. Overnight down to 7 Celsius
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Summer average 30 Celsius day, 19 Celsius night, Winter day 20 Celsius, nights 7 Celsius
@jules254517 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist 19 degress C we would be lucky to get that in summer here in the UK. In fact its bloody raining!
@Karebear900117 күн бұрын
Oh damn man! You were on a roll too. Glad you caught it now at least. Id be thinking the leak originates from further up as well, especially with that stuff not curing properly. I think you've got the right idea, opening that seam. Maybe getting a heat lamp or dehumidifier enclosed in there could help find the origin. That post seems proper soaked which makes me think of a pinhole leak that's been there from the beginning. Idk though, it'll be neat to see what's under there. At least if you've gotta drain the tank for a week or so you've got room in the shop for an above ground pool 😂
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
If it’s a high leak, I could drain the tank down low and leave the fish in there. I’m not loving the idea of trying to dig out all that epoxy, spray foam and rock, which I’ve fixed around the waterline
@Karebear900117 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist I hope it's something easy 🤞🤞
@lorenzospina317417 күн бұрын
Amazing work 👏👏👏👏
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Thanks Lorenzo!
@apolloravindran17 күн бұрын
read the title and thought OMG the actual tank was leaking...thanks god its inside that section!
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Yeah, it’s better off being in there than the tank itself. Onwards and upwards!
@nicholaskemp224617 күн бұрын
Ah sh*t. I'm feeling for ya. But water will find the tiniest place to escape from. You're probably correct in saying that the tidal flow system is at fault. It only takes half a pint of water to do the damage. I hope you get it sorted and don't have to take the whole thing to bits to find it. Keep your chin up, and keep the vids coming. We're all rooting for ya. BTW. The new parrot is awesome, even if he is an a-hole! Lol. 😂
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
It’s tough at the moment with winter not drying things out all that quickly. Still, it’ll be right, where there’s a will , there’s a way! Reggie is my 3.5 year old, Redtailed Black Cockatoo-a beautiful bird, destroyer of furniture and all things plastic, occasionally affectionate, but always an a-hole!
@dazsboxofwater17 күн бұрын
Good luck, hopefully it’s an easy resolve for you 🙏🏼👍🏻
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
🤞
@addygomez123ify17 күн бұрын
amazing work brother
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Thanks mate. Fingers crossed for me
@MoldyBones2717 күн бұрын
Holy crap! That’s some skill! Fantastic work brotherman!
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Thanks MoldyBones! That’s a cool KZbin handle! Fingers crossed for me🤞
@michaeltmhenderson182317 күн бұрын
I’m back again
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Very pleased to see you again! Thanks for the support
@casketman1417 күн бұрын
Overall the macquarii is easier to keep but no matter the turtle you still need UVB and basking. I suggest a couple T5 depending on size of aquarium since I find the UVB to be better than the spiral bulbs. Thanks for the video
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Absolutely any turtles kept indoors need close proximity to regularly rotated UV tubes. I do believe however, that longterm Australian turtles should be kept outdoors with access to sunlight. Thanks for your comment
@casketman1417 күн бұрын
@@australianaquarist oh yeah for sure. But maybe my comment was more intended for those in the United States. More than half our country gets heavy snow so I’m sure many keep indoors.
@australianaquarist17 күн бұрын
Ahhh I understand now!
@rittofamily748020 күн бұрын
Hi, would it not be cheaper and easier to use a brick / cement / concrete tank instead of plywood, especially in Australia with so many tradies available? I would assume the base, back and perhaps one side would be made of brick or concrete and the rest in glass. Regards Bill
@executor48520 күн бұрын
I’m sure I missed it. What’s the reason you didn’t go with an acrylic? Just price based on the availability of the ballast rated glass?
@australianaquarist20 күн бұрын
Acrylic isn’t really a thing, in Australia. You can get it, as it’s used for security screens over bank counters etc, however it’s not a common construction material in Australia generally. It is also way more expensive than our already expensive glass!!
@executor48520 күн бұрын
Binge watching this build from the Carlson Surge device video. Hugely impressive! I would love to combine my absurd woodworking/design ideas with your extensive knowledge to create elegant and functionally awesome devices; would be so much fun!!! I love finding ways to make things look more impressive. Your ideas for this tank highlight that same passion. So excellent mate!
@australianaquarist20 күн бұрын
Absolutely! That video shows a very frustrating part of the build process, but I’m happy with the way it turned out.
@jamesbryan128521 күн бұрын
Loved this whole series!
@australianaquarist20 күн бұрын
Thanks James. But keep with me, because there’s a lot more to come
@executor48521 күн бұрын
Legendary work mate! You’re about to become wildly famous. Keep up the amazing content.
@australianaquarist20 күн бұрын
Wildly rich and famous!! Seriously, I’m very happy to have you on board and supporting my channel!
@jamesbryan128521 күн бұрын
Let's recover the community! Can't agree more.
@australianaquarist20 күн бұрын
Things have changed with the communities reliance on social media. I see it in my teenagers. The best part of having a hobby, is just talking, gas bagging, learning and sharing with each other. But really. Not behind a flashy instagram post.
@jamesbryan128521 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us along with you on this build. It has been pure joy.
@australianaquarist21 күн бұрын
You are very welcome James! I’m pleased to have you along, and hope you get some inspiration and maybe some entertainment from my channel. Feel free to reach out with any questions you have along the way. Adam