HOW TO BUILD AN AQUARIUM (ACRYLIC) fish tank!

Step by step on how to build a fish tank out of acrylic.
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[@jwrangler12]

I've never commented on your channel before but this is fascinating. Really great job thank you.

[@kimjuongsoon]

Reminds me of all your acrylic fish tanks that you made in the early days of King of diy channel I hope you always stay healthy and enjoy your aquarium life for a long time.

[@petzpastelpalace]

I just used your 10 year old videos to help me re silicone my 150 gal. Thanks for all you do!

[@rockoutlaw]

love watching all the building stuff whether the tanks or the stands

[@appleban6823]

I will never get tired of Joey teaching how to build an aquarium for the 10th time

[@gregnarker1845]

Hey Joey, Greg from Oz here! I love your energy and fearlessness to try things! Its awesome to watch and inspires me to work outside my boundaries!

[@sarno85]

Please document all of them! Personally, I love these videos. I would love to build an acrylic aquarium.

[@lloydaglasscock7384]

Yes please show complete build. I'm almost ready to try to do my own

[@kala6576]

"You make it look easy" Said to every person that creates something after an unknow number of hours/days/years of doing it over and over again until they got it right.

[@thekingofdiy]

I suppose you are right! I think thats something im proud of, that i have built so many types of tanks out of so many materials for the last 20 years. i didnt just make one and film it. I have full confidence in my tanks!

[@miniac86]

Loving that you're going back to basics with your original style DIY vids

[@micro-reefsaquariums5169]

Just amazing your work, I have been looking at your videos since 2011.

[@mikemaloney9246]

This os the type of content that got me to follow you years ago. Would love to see you document all of the process.

[@fourknotsnowhere]

13 year viewer, thanks for still making these build videos. cant wait to see the plumbing.

[@juliakomorowski4928]

Hey Joey, whats the name of the video where you build those plywood squaring devices? Love your content

[@Fluffiest_furry]

I used your hemming pin trick with creating a tunnel for a science fair project, and it works perfectly. Thank you.

[@gaidin]

Would be amazing to get the list of "cuts" you had to send to the acrylic shop! I'd love to try this, but would feel more comfortable ordering the sheets for this size exactly so I dont have to stress about measurements too haha

[@Flyingdinosaur69]

Stressing about measuring a cube...

[@jakeozoneone]

Love these videos man! Showing off the true King of DIY skill set…AGAIN !! Keep it up man!

[@deneng0259]

Very nice video Joey. Thanks.

[@bon_grippah]

Can't wait to see the progression of the new rack

[@ThomasaRoberts-w8s]

Doing a project. Building a fish tank from a coffee table

[@frachiascio5027]

as allways, FENOMENALE; in love with this new version of the ''old'' joey, the true king ahah ❤greethings from italy. can't wait for the rest of the progect😍🥰

[@iwantosavemoney]

This is cool to be able to make over flow boxes externally

[@TotalPwnage777]

Love the construction project, thanks Joey!

[@hiphophillbilly3978]

Also.. dunno if youve done one (probably have) but maybe a how to on fixing /resealing a bad/ broken glass tank and or what to do if the plastic trim or center brace cracks or breaks

[@DelsieTiffany]

Cool.❤

[@elisamilan]

Bobby pins are for hair. 😂 Loved the video! One day I will build my own tank and have beautiful healthy happy fish just like yours. Thank you for your hard work! 🎏🌈✨

[@saggitariolover]

That looks so nice Great idea! Thanks

[@tuco86x]

Surprisingly relaxing watching you build them.

[@NogrimStoneson]

for that third panel you could use your corners in opposite corners to hold it all from moving. its should hold it all square, and keep it from rolling on the pins. you just need to build a mirrored set.

[@g.a.m.b.i]

Thank you Joey

[@chrishaire1586]

Is there a video on this build or one of the others showing the router work being done?

[@greksmith1874]

Your earlier videos got me to make my first glass aquarium, 7 years ago. It inspired me, as a classroom teacher, to get my students involved and so I do something called “aquarium mania” with a group 2x per week. In the last month alone, we built an 80 gallon and two 15 gallons. Thanks for the inspiration

[@prestonklima7756]

Can you share where you purchased your acrylic?

[@huuua2]

22:30 a "Bob Ross" moment right there haha, great tips!

[@johnhatmaker7351]

That is soooo funny!

[@johnjrkean7008]

Idk if ull see this comment but at what size do u recommend putting a brace across I'm trying to build a wide square shaped aquarium for two turtles my son has not ur regular dimensions.....thanks in advance and for all the knowledge u are truly the Top G of the fish world !!!!!

[@barrylong7361]

i think it would be interesting to see the cost and maintanence differences between salt and freshwater. i would use both identical tanks and show the diffrence over a 3 month period.

[@johnhatmaker7351]

Loved the video editing at the beginning. Great video content too. Almost like having your book on Audible. 😅😅

[@xisotopex]

good info for me trying to build some filter baskets for an AIO aquarium with really crappy filter chambers....

[@SchusterFishes]

“Ooo she gooey tho” - I thought that was a good thing 😅

[@Eddardstark9308]

I build and sell my own acrylic aquariums for myself and my friends however I personally love and fear acrylic tanks. The way they can flex and bend is ether really good or really bad, I sand everywhere I apply adhesive too and build heavy wooden frames and I’ve never had a leak before but I definitely recommended a good solid stand and a healthy amount of care since you never know when a good bump with your elbow will cause a Leak. Also a good tip, I use gorilla glue construction adhesive it’s not silicon or “technically” aquarium safe but it’s non toxic, works the same as silicon, flexible, extremely durable, you can wipe it off with a wet cloth after 10 minutes and possibly the best adhesive out there I’ve used it for years and have years old tanks with healthy ecosystems and fish without issues only problem is that it’s white

[@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics]

Fired Up Friday!!!

[@khgn1234]

Masterclass

[@earltoups2972]

I have a acrylic overflow that the bottom separated. can I use that glue to repair the seams?

[@wongsiokmay948]

👏👍

[@HackingFatherhood]

Does anyone know the video he built the wooden clamps in? I would love to build this but can’t find the video.

[@ZachShannon]

I really enjoyed the acrylic workshop and presentation you did at reefstock! You should come back

[@thekingofdiy]

Its owned by new owners now that jake is gone. I dont have much of a relationship with them like mine was with Jake.

[@ZachShannon]

@@thekingofdiy that’s completely understandable! Just know that his studio is being well taken care of by my buddy. I come in to help on occasion

[@jesperborg3749]

Pea Puffers in one tank plz. I love em .

[@BobAtRSA]

Hey Joey, Really enjoyed seeing how you design and fab the acrylic tanks./ Have you ever flame polished the edges?

[@thekingofdiy]

yes. i have videos on it. i will be covering that against shortely as well.

[@miniRILLO]

I'd like to see it all!!

[@jesperborg3749]

Ty for showing this :)

[@blkicemike4857]

Heat reaction with the solvent and acrylic,. It bonds together,. I use Weldon 3,.

[@PatricioLGorchello]

I love this idea of Building an aquarium tank like you Joey but in the UK 10mm thick cell cast acrylic 600x600mm costs about £50 a sheet, meaning an aquarium which is still quite small would cost over £250 pounds which is a ridiculous price…gutted

[@tomaswall6935]

Acrylic is great and light etc, but if you are putting in a tank for many years glass is better anyway. No scratching or dis colouring

[@LGrian]

That’s about the going rate everywhere. Acrylic is way more expensive to build with than glass. Tons of DIY glass tutorials out there. You can even recycle the panels from old glass tanks to make a custom build. Acrylic is not so easily reused

[@vidhoard]

2:25 "Bobby pins" 😂❤

[@c0kement0s]

Molecular/molecular.. it melts them together, then evaporates. I looked it up and it looks like it's dichloromethane, aka methylene chloride. Just FYI, about 10-15 years ago it was categorized a carcinogen. I breathed that stuff daily for 34 years, I am 62 and no problems due to DCM yet....I am planning to build a 24 by 24" cube acrylic . A cube means its like 4 aquariums arranged in a square. More distance for fish to swim, is my thinkjng. Thoughts? I was thinking about using acrylic dowels for strength, drill, insert and glue... I think it should hold 240 gallons...I was also going to build a wood or acrylic base for it too...

[@diapysik]

Hey can you make a video on all of the finishing techniques you use, routing, sanding, flame polishing etc.

[@Midnight2Mist]

Do you have a link to the "glue" that you use on the acrylic? Also does it hold up or do you also apply silicone after?

[@ab4877]

When securing the back to the two sides, why not use your plywood guides/brackets to keep it all in place?

[@hiphophillbilly3978]

I think a nice big shoal of pea puffers or i think the other smaller one is the amazon puffer

[@hilgardv]

Hi Joey, can you show/air the 4ft build?

[@Croseberry]

Where do you source the acrylic and glue

[@sarahreichenbach2987]

how do you find acrylic tanks hold up in terms of scratches etc vs glass

[@mikebabineau9989]

Where do you get the acrylic from?

[@trnfan176]

Do you need to do the pin method if its 1/2" acrylic?

[@KeepSycklids]

I worked at tap plastics 2 years as a fabricator and I can tell u it takes longer then 1 Second to bond .. it takes about 10 minutes to really bond depending on thickness and then u still have to cure it at least 24 to 48 hrs before u even do anything to it after bonding .. what ever u just did will break maybe not soon but in time the weld is weak also u might have issue with craze

[@jz2604]

Pea puffs and dwarf sea horses . So one fresh and one salt

[@trnfan176]

Do the outside panels of a large aquarium go on the inside or outside when gluing to the long side panels ?

[@trnfan176]

Corners or inside the long side panels

[@Jamesallen-qu5ke]

Im so badly wanting to learn to build tanks . My endgame is my whole bathroom wall an aquarium

[@KirkMower]

Where do you get your acrylic? Is this cheaper then buying one already made

[@xisotopex]

what thickness acrylic to build a 50 gallon aquarium? any particular type of acrylic? how is the visual experience compared to glass?

[@julianchiang6569]

can you provide the recommended thickness of acrylic for a 5ft tank?

[@carlosj587]

4:42, he almost didnt believe what he said 😂😂😂😂

[@danfosnacht782]

Maybe a mantis shrimp for the salt water cube

[@dopey_duck_944]

Bro you gotta get a honey gourami colony going in one of those cubes

[@MarshallAquatics]

How do you router after building the tank?

[@blkicemike4857]

Where do u find the acrylic? Is it precut..?

[@staciepriice24]

I’m also in Canada & wanted to try to build my own tank! Where is the best place to go for supplies ?

[@A.O.K_Aquatics]

So quick question!? Should I use 15mm for a 180? or thicker?

[@midwestmonsterhunter6034]

I think you should make at least one a clownfish and anenome tank keep up the great work!

[@NicksHondas210]

Salt vs fresh would be awesome

[@joemug4079]

What’s the largest one can build?

[@mariememad6653]

Any alternative for (weld-on 4) ? Can't find it

[@tamirchen5070]

❤❤❤

[@TetrisKing]

One of those nano tanks should be a beta fish. :)

[@Edwards-Videos]

4:52 What type of camcorders do you use, Joey? They look like Sony Handycams to me.

[@loliwon2]

Caridina vs Neocaridina Shrimp in the "nano" tanks fully planted would looks amazing with some type of nano fish like chili rasbora or CPD's

[@jasonlouis8615]

I can't remember if u had a video on fixing a cracked in an acrylic tank??? Iv got a couple and one needs to be fixed

[@BabyFish4Music]

Aquascape of both Freshwater plants vs saltwater macroalgae.

[@dizzlefshizzle]

Definitely compare them with freshwater vs. saltwater, so we know if there are any reactions to either tank! 😅😅

[@mikebabineau9989]

is 3/8 ok for a 60 gallon?

[@charesealbow5357]

Those cement... they acetone?

[@rugged04270]

I just wanna know how you know how thick of acrylic you need.

[@savetherepublic9124]

cold water tanks brown trout fresh and salt

[@AetherlyFox]

where did u get these panels

[@wadevisser1343]

In the cubes, do fresgwater pipe fish vs Salt water pipe fish 🤟🏼

[@thekingofdiy]

NICE!!

[@PaulZyCZ]

1 minute... It takes up to 2 weeks to glue glass tank with a silicone. Similar with gluing the 3D background. However they are near non-existant in Europe, unless DIY. Ironically when I check Czech web, the first hit is a thread from 2013 where a guy mentions "uarojoey on youtube has solid detailed video how to do that". :-)

[@mattyoung8171]

Joey you should show how to heat and bend acrylic to make ends for a race track tank

[@thekingofdiy]

I have done that in the past! i have a tutorial.

[@thejerseyherper5320]

Freshwater vs saltwater mollies or smth and see which do better

[@Cantfigureoutahandle]

Hey Joey, sorry if I missed it during the video but even if the seams are bonded together, do you still use Aquarium Silicone?

[@TheEvilHobo97]

The acrylic tanks don’t require silicone to seal. Silicone is primarily to seal glass tanks.

[@Cantfigureoutahandle]

@@TheEvilHobo97 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@calebdrake3544]

Anybody know where to buy quality cell cast acrylic in the US?

[@jacobabbott9962]

I would love to build a tank but I am just not sure where to buy the material. If I go online I can’t find the stuff that looks good and costs a ton

[@Stephenkiernanbackup]

Please do a planted betta tank