500 Gallon Plywood Aquarium Is Finished! But Was It Worth It?

[@theholyfetus3097]

That's an incred price for that size of a tank. I'm inspired, thank you!

[@later_daze_4080]

The "I"m in debt up to my eyeballs" had me cracking up. Tank is sick!

[@walfredjimenez6415]

The end result is stunning! Great job, Troy and thank you for sharing this journey! cheers.

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks for watching!

[@ohforgsake]

Excited with your progress! Watching from Philippines :)

[@sandyloyst1811]

Hell Ya Troy! I'm super excited also. The blues look great in there with their fabulous scape. I can't wait to see the big boys in there myself. I hope you show some transfers also. I love how your finished out the doors and trim. Looks sleek. It fits the room which is perfect for filming but also there is lots of room left for family living and functions. What show pieces all the tanks are. Congratulations on completing this massive build and enjoy. Love and Peace.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you, really appreciate it!

[@seansquill8773]

Looks great Troy 👌🏼👌🏼

[@ZacEstes14]

Looks good man

[@aperm2698]

this is appositely insanly nice looking good job exited for updates!

[@andrewbrew745]

Amazing tank an so cheap. You should be really proud of the work you've done. Can not wait to see it with the sting Ray and the fish from your 180 gallon. Plus already looking forward to what you're going to do with the 180.

[@robertsmith8795]

Hell yeah! The finished product looks absolutely amazing and the skills and confidence you must have after that will be awesome and well deserved!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@reggie2803]

Finally finish. The tank looks fabulous. You can pay more than that for a custom tank and a much smaller tank. Great job.

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

Good job, live and learn. All part of the journey.

[@CichlidBros]

Always!

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

@@CichlidBros I might have to do a project for this guy. He’s getting huge! About 34 inches now kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHWXnqdseKmknckfeature=shared

[@TetrisKing]

It looks so clean now with the framing.

[@CichlidBros]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@SilentKiller-fx1qj]

King of DIY would approve

[@markcox8956]

Well done , it’s a absolute beauty can’t wait to see it finished with all the fish

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@adrienneconley7418]

love it! nice work!

[@PriceTagAquariums]

Very well done, Troy. I'm sure this is such a huge accomplishment to get this all done. Everything looks great! I've been following this video series since the beginning!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks man! Really appreciate the support

[@donhabel1590]

Congrats on a job well done couldn't wait for this one looking forward to seeing the stingray 🎉👍👍

[@MikeFish316]

great looking tank!

[@RogueAquariums]

The tank & sump look great. You took your time on this project and it shows. Hope this system lasts you for years to come.

[@RocsAquatic]

Tank looks good

[@noelmangion6316]

The 500 gallon tank is looking pretty good thanks for the update video can’t wait till the next video with the fish in it and the stingray 👍

[@razinfishes1918]

Finally its DONE! Great job Troy its looking awesome

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks so much!

[@mel_boogie23]

Awsome finished product! I can't wait to see it fully stocked!!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks Melvin!

[@ta420nk5]

ive wanted to do this for YEARS.. waaay back.. 2002 or so.. it was all over MFK.. its always been something ive wanted to do. congrats man, looks great

[@newerafrican]

Great to see you livin’ the dream! Keep us inspired and posted.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you! Will do!

[@yashbhoir2087]

Kudos for doing such hard projects to encourage the h9bby. ❤ . Nothing can beat the sicce syncra💪

[@CichlidBros]

👊🏻👊🏻

[@Razgriz218]

Turned out great! Costs are not that bad either!

[@Jake-ur2wf]

What an accomplishment, super impressive. Rambo approved.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@rudy6222]

Nice

[@brockg6194]

Big congrats on completing this tank!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@jamrock6180]

Great work. You can use foam pads for sound damping. I did that with my 240 gal tank and things got quite.

[@Gary-yd4zm]

This here my friend is exactly what you want your build to look like!!... I absolutely hate when I see them make it too big and it ends needing wood in the front for brace... An aquarium should be 100% visible glass/acrylic, clean with NO OBSTRUCTIONS.... Perfect.. great job ❤

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you, appreciate that!

[@cichlids253]

So cool definitely wanting a tank this big one day

[@dhrabarchuk]

Awesome job. Looks like an amazing addition to your beautiful setup!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎Incredible tank!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! 👍

[@ErronJenkins]

Beautiful plywood aquarium I just subscribed worth the wait

[@CichlidBros]

Awesome, thank you!

[@devachapman6315]

wow your wife back is ripped! oh nice job on the tank too. thanks for the price break down!

[@shaymcquaid]

You have reignited my passion. "Thanks"...

[@CichlidBros]

That’s awesome!

[@cmammen]

Yes 🎉😂😊 So big and you’re not a pro you’re just a regular guy like us!

[@condesdelicafe5982]

Fantastic job....

[@brianp6180]

Awesome! Really looks great.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@opiate2L]

Thanks for being honest about true prices. Many youtubers quote prices that they seem to remember from 10 years ago.

[@melwingun]

So happy for you!!! Congrats

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@yogeshrane9136]

Looking amazing, waiting to see how lights come out. I think u many need to add more. Let's c how it goes..but so far amazing 😍

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! I actually only have the lights on at about 5% so should be all good

[@nathanbox1219]

Show us awesome dude salute to you and your brothers gave me a lot of ideas to play with. 💪🏿💯

[@3guavamidnit]

Congratulations bro...way to go...cant wait to see all the fishes in...

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks 👍

[@markfranklin8831]

Its a amazing tank. Thanks for sharing

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@Aquanorth.fishkeeping]

Great video and awesome tank! One grand cheaper than a new 180 is crazy tho, might have to try building something myself in the future 😅

[@FishKingdom-sd6qc]

Love your videos bro❤ keep going with your channel

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@MadMatt-bs3xv]

“I’m in debt up to my eyeballs” 🤣🤣🤣 Bro I remember that commercial from like 20 years ago!!! How did you remember that??? And what was that commercial about??? Excellent find!!!

[@kevinkaiser6051]

Awesome project thanks for sharing

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tan-lc7ti]

Super cool… go cubs😫!

[@nathanbox1219]

That’s awesome bro can’t wait to see it stocked 💯💯💪🏿

[@CichlidBros]

You and me both! Thanks for watching!

[@mychoicevideo1204]

Good 👍

[@leonardlipscomb2163]

I love it . Good job by you .

[@kc2540]

Congrats... Looks Great.. About to start mine but I am worried about one thing... My own patience! Good job excited to see the fish going in. Kc

[@CichlidBros]

Awesome. Best of luck!

[@dwsdarius]

Awesome job 🤙

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks man!

[@MichaelOMalley-ug9tr]

Since you have a mitre saw already, stick a little quarter round trim in the front of the tank, it'll hide that silicon line! Tank looks awesome!

[@Jerry-lj3cf]

Hey, I am so happy to see you are done with the big tank 💪. Great job. 😊

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you! 😁

[@mancfox]

Thats awesome! I like to tell visitors ive made the stands myself when they ask but to say youve built the tabk az well too is amazing!

[@CichlidBros]

Right on!

[@kashifkashu7899]

After months of patience and your Hardwork the end result is fantastic bro..I must say you and your wife must hit the gym regularly since both of you are in good shape . Can't wait for the next update regarding the transfer of fishes❤🎉😊😊😊

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks as always for following along and for the support ✊🏻✊🏻

[@kashifkashu7899]

@@CichlidBros ur welcome

[@elvinsworld11]

Lovely

[@Maggie19701]

When you nailed it in omg I WAS SHOCKED LOL

[@New_Bern_Aquatics]

Awesome tank man!! Looks super good!!! 👍 😊

[@sweetchinmusichbk435]

Let’s go!

[@cichlidexperience2256]

Here it is!!!!

[@bradb3245]

I made my own plywood aquarium perhaps 30 years ago, and I recall instead of trying to seal the entire inside of it with some form of waterproof paint, I simply used large thin plexiglass panels for the sides and bottom, and then silicone sealant in the corners. Not sure why you would choose 9 coats of expensive pond paint, but perhaps your choice was a better one? Beautiful tank by the way, and you sure saved a LOT.

[@chrissimone4916]

Very nice.

[@Christen-ed2qj]

Your wife is support you.... awesome

[@thatoldbalddiyguy2939]

Your wife is jacked…💪🏼

[@mel_boogie23]

I was gonna say the same!! Lmao😅

[@zackdamon6187]

True

[@mikejurnak0324]

She definitely don't miss gym day 😂

[@jonathanparker5375]

We were all thinking the same thing. Serious about her fitness.

[@lots33ml]

Awesome brother!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jc-xx8cg]

Nice bro..👍

[@adriandiy673]

🎉Great 👍

[@shindama]

This would be a great discus tank

[@MikeMoskos]

This is so cool!

[@CichlidBros]

@@MikeMoskos thanks Mike! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@Maggie19701]

Your wife is a Saint,IN OUR HOME MY HUSBAND IS,P.HES LOVE MY HOBBY BUT AT A DISTANCE.HE LOOKS AT THE FISH.I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR 45 years. give up the hobby as we retired and traveled and as soon as we were homebound permanently prior to the pandemic, I started up again promising not to go more than 135 in any room .WE NOW HAVE 6 tanks that WE ENJOY.ALONG WITH OUR 1/2 average pond of 60 koi.❤THEY ARE 3 years old and some are 18 inch’s starting at 3 inch .cost to feed about 200 a year as MICHIGAN WE NEVER FEED IN COLD MONTHS. Obviously the pond is not crystal clear but they come to the deck when the food comes out like a puppy. remember as we grow older and you’re just a young man our priorities can change..for now GOD NEVER Promises us a tomorrow so enjoy what makes you happy.even a 10gal can be so much joy

[@Trivedi_Tuesdays]

Congrats on banner 18 🎉

[@Towfish]

It came out really nice 👍🏼

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jackstarsky3268]

Epic build. the only things I would fix is how the lights form three triangular rays with dark spots in between

[@AzarusDave]

You can use foam in your stand to reduce noise and you can get pipe insulation for your drain lines both will greatly reduce noise for low cost.

[@Josh_Rickard]

Beautiful! Get some more surface agitation to add some shimmer to the tank!

[@Viperbot]

Good stuff man 👍

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks!

[@davidallen2682]

The world would be a much cheaper and better place if more people built their own projects.

[@oscardean6351]

Awesome job, must definitely trim the excess sealant. And an extra wave maker will give you the water agitation to create ripple effect for your lighting 👍☹️

[@garyjackson4054]

Have completed a similar project - 1,700 litres. self build filter and lights, overflow with drip water feed. A lot of work but satisfying. next job is to build a stud wall around so it is in it's own room with viewing window. Discus and other amazon fish very happy.

[@sfephenmarkham1917]

Sooo Awesome!!! wow way to keep going on such a huge project. It looks great!! and your super chick is ripped lol I loved watching your journey. It's totally a dream tank man!! I have a 150 that I want to take with me to my new apt. but I'm not sure if the floor can handle the weight...I'm hoping i can get under the floor and reinforce the floor. crossing my fingers. thanks again it was a great journey. thanks for sharing.

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks for following along! Really appreciate it!

[@rpliegos]

Wow it looks awesome! Congratulations that was a lot of work! Can´t wait to see your cichlids swimming in that huge aquarium, they are going to be very happy! As for the stingray, I´m not sure the sharp rocks are a good idea for them, they might scrape on them

[@DandiLumahi]

Sangat mempesona

[@Peter-op7ng]

Stingray is gonna be sweet in there.

[@HATTO2750]

Looks great but the front right silicone is abit rough maybe trim off excess if possible

[@wbowman1556]

Need gate valves on your overflow to create a siphon. Then it will be silent. You have to eliminate the water sound!! Very cool tank!! Did you consider using Low-E (Starfire) glass? The clarity difference between regular glass and Low E is significant.

[@newerafrican]

I have built a couple of stands and re-sealed an older leaking aquarium and it’s a lot of fun! Nothing like this, though!

[@lboogie738aquatics]

Awesome video. What are you going to do about lids on the tank?

[@CichlidBros]

Will be making some DIY lids this week before fish move over

[@dinodinosaur2930]

🤔 You could stick foam on the inside of the sump doors to deaden the sounds

[@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics]

Fired Up Response to my comment on needing an update, I thought I was lucky enough for reply. I’ve enjoyed watching this build and can’t wait to see the future inhabitants.

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks for following along! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@_MikeJon_]

Good job bro

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks!

[@_MikeJon_]

​@@CichlidBros putting some variegated pothos on top would be dope. Something like the snow queen or marble would pop on that black trim.

[@CichlidBros]

@@_MikeJon_ I’ve considered but not sure if my cat would get to it

[@_MikeJon_]

@@CichlidBros ah yeah. Dang cats. Mine have eaten so many air plants it's ridiculous lol. "I hope that 20$ snack was worth it you jerk" 😂

[@MrPatagonianFox]

The aquarium looks great. The trim really does make a big difference. The tank is so deep I don’t think you’d even notice the bubbles if you have to go the air stone route. I feel a little bad for the juvenile Acara though. I have a feeling they’re going to get downgraded to a smaller tank soon.

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! Plan is to keep the little guys in there with the new ones. They’re likely big enough to be okay

[@richardkim1318]

Amazing job, especially for a first time...random question but is your house your forever home? Lol can't even imagine trying to move all your tanks, not even sure if this 500 gal can be moved outta here...incredible job on the build!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! And yep I plan to be here for many years. Would have to dismantle the tank if I moved

[@awcm1507]

i freeking love EBA

[@CichlidBros]

Same!