5 Minutes and a Simple Aquarium - Build Your Own Aquarium - Aquarium Setup

[@nagendramurthy7054]

I can just say......YOU ARE A GOD OF AQUARIUMS.........amazing skills.......I dont find proper words to describe your expertise. Hats off Sir...I am from India

[@ЈованРадаковић]

Great work, this is the only guy on youtube that glues side panels properly.. Everyone else would put side panels on top of the bottom one..

[@Barky_za]

I see that the base is propped up on wood. But doesn’t the silicone stick to the wood?

[@antoinettehill9333]

The serpa guy does it correctly too ,there's actually a lot of people who do it correctly

[@arthurchou2104]

That's so clean! Wish i had watch this before making my own aquarium yesterday haha..

[@mohammadalqalaf]

Thanks!

[@funnysods]

Well done mate. You made that mastic gun work wonders. It looked so simple, and I know it isn't easy at all.

[@jbobdavis1984]

00:59 So the adhesive you're using is strong enough to hold up the 2 pieces of glass without tape or a form?

[@arshadsattar-ko2ib]

HE HAS USED TAPE 1:36

[@petrac2840]

​@@arshadsattar-ko2ibthe tape is only there until it cures. When cured, if cleaned properly, it should be strong enough to hold.

[@A1ConcretingCoffsHarbour]

Your dedication to your craft is evident.

[@mahmutayan6957]

Maşallah üstadım belki 10 sefer izledim sayfama düştükçe hala sıkılmadan izledim, bu kadar hassas işçilik.Müsterin bol olsun, hayırlı işler kolay gelsin.

[@nancy234ful]

This is awesome. Professional. With practice. Good job.. im sure you had many failures. To you it's easy. Takes time .

[@Nielskie-f3y]

Hey @null, what silicon sealant brand did you use for this? I'm planning to build a tempered tank, what sealant can you recommend?

[@TheUtahAquarist]

ASI Aquarium Silicon is simply the best. I've looked at data sheets from GE, Permatex, Momentive, Dow, and others and although the ASI is probably actually manufactured by Momentive or Dow, it's specially formulated for high shear strength for the pressures of 750 gallon (>2800 liter) aquariums (depending on the dimensions). It's also cheaper than Momentive 103 or GE SCS1200, and about the same price as GE 1 or GE Supreme. The one downside is that you only have about 5-7 minutes from the time you lay a bead until it begins to set. For small aquariums < 20 gallon (75 liters), GE 1 will work and doesn't start to skin for about 30 minutes.

[@danimalmaxasis2762]

Now that is beautiful work my friend keep it up many can learn from you especially the guy that takes 30 minutes of nothing but talking really!

[@kadriyeyagdiran7954]

yine çok emek güzel iş herzaman hayranlıkla izliyorum maşallah emeğinize sağlık 👍

[@AmeliaTaylor-fw3jk]

Great, just what I was looking for. The kids will be happy!

[@ladyJustis]

I love that long one!! Perfect for a red ear slider natural habitat !!I half high area for bathing and little cave to hide and stay cool in and the other end low filled like an aquarium .. my turtle dream tank lol

[@CheeseBon]

master class right here

[@bumblebeeyaj9375]

👏👏👏👏 you made it look so easy, professional done.

[@HenryCorleoeneSang]

Sir, during you put the inner glue, did you using different nozzle to apply the glue? Because the glue shape and size are so precise and tidy. Wow, you are so professional.

[@jeffmathews363]

Its mainly experience, but you can do it by cutting an old credit card

[@Subi_doo]

If you cut the tip at an angle with a diameter of 3/16, when you press it in the corner, and move in one quick pass, you can usually get a straight 1/4 bead seam that needs no smoothing Can’t wait to build my 7’long x 3’ wide x 2’ tall tank soon, but I will be injecting the silicone instead of bead laying

[@neeshooff704]

@@Subi_doo Did you build it? how did you inject the silicone?

[@Subi_doo]

@@neeshooff704 I build a 60x 36x 24 and I clamped the entire tank and used 1/16 tile spacers and made sure everything was tight. I injected the silicone between the panels up to the spacers. I let it all dry. Pulled the spacers and filled the spacer hole in. After everything dried for a week-week and a half. I came back, taped 1/4 on each side top side and bottom, and ran my inner seal. It is not imperative that this be done at the same time as the structural silicone is setting. I always do this last and never had an issue.

[@neeshooff704]

@@Subi_doo Great! Even I'm thinking of getting into tank building because doing this will reduce the cost of an aquarium by half. Just getting some insights so that I can build good tanks. May take 2-3 tanks to get it right. Also is the spacer thing necessary? What people usually do here is that place the front and back glass on top of the bottom and then the side glass in between them, on the bottom glass itself. Just apply beads and glue them together. Is that fine?

[@Luciano-js4on]

Fantastico vedere come lavori e i tuoi acquari sono fantastici, ma vendi acquari? Spedisci?

[@ilhamikul]

Grazie, si, puoi scrivermi su whatsapp

[@dantu5377]

Never seen such a nice bead before

[@juancsuarez8679]

You are the best.

[@terrig5704]

Do you cut the side panels a few millimeters shorter to accommodate for the thickness of the silicone bead you squeeze in order for the corners to come together perfectly?

[@Nick-fw5uj]

I'd recommend keeping 1mm a side for the silicone

[@ilhamikul]

yes

[@jogelojorono6950]

The main difficulty is how to apply silicone glue to make it neat and strong, it takes a trained hand

[@enverse244]

No it doesn’t, it’s super easy Anyone could do it

[@MincedOnion]

@@enverse244have you done it probably not cuz you live with your mom

[@K.S07]

​@@MincedOnionthat gun needs a strong man tbh

[@stacyswiss307]

@@MincedOnionI have and it’s super easy dude. Go in a straight line and constant speed! There ya go. Notice how he uses his finger to keep the gun level and at the distance he wants. Open your eyes and you’ll learn.

[@allboutDadjj0322]

Bro, can you give me the brand of glue that you use?

[@darrenwicker4881]

Great video, when measuring up what gap do you allow for silicone, cheers

[@darodrigu1206]

the thickness of the glass x2

[@darrenwicker4881]

@@darodrigu1206? So if I'm using 10mm glass I leave 20mm for silicone?

[@darodrigu1206]

@@darrenwicker4881 Sorry Darren I misread the question, I actually use the same as the thickness of the glass, to stick the glass to each other, then I eyeball the thickness of the joining bit leaving it as thick as possible to avoid leaks.

[@bretburt7317]

Next level caulking skills.

[@DIYStories]

Very Nice ! Neat and clean [ thumbs up ]

[@DIYStories]

Which Silicon do you use ? please mention the brand Name or share a link .

[@thatyorubagirl2926]

Great work 👏🏾 which material did 6ou use for the backdrop? And can i use lightly tinted glass?

[@jbunchbball]

Tinted glass is usually a plastic film- and yep that works. It appears he used a black vinyl

[@kevincusson9276]

hello, I would like to know your assembly windows, do you stick them one next to the other or one on the bottom window? what millimeters of glass you take thank you very much

[@ilhamikul]

Hola, lo estoy pegando enfrente del vidrio inferior, vidrio de 10 mm.

[@charliejansson3860]

I need to make a lid for my 60cm x 60cm x 60cm terrarium, the lid needs to be glass do you have any idea how i could place it and still have wood covering the edges?

[@florentincioaba7989]

Bravo from Romania

[@SureshBopitiya]

This is the best silicone work I have seen! Is it OK to seal the tank after the joins have dried, or do you need to apply the seal straight away?

[@ogacules5827]

same question

[@kornbred1653]

You want to apply right away so that all silicone flows together to create a good seal.

[@SureshBopitiya]

@@kornbred1653 Thanks. What about when you are re-sealing a tank? How is that different?

[@Irohbro]

@@SureshBopitiya I,m planing to make my own huge tank and plan to weld a metal frame to fit it perfectly in my home. thinking abote 3D printed Inserts to creat a stronger seal in the corners.

[@Nick-fw5uj]

@@SureshBopitiya it is better to apply all at once so it joins together but resealing is no problem if you properly remove the old silicone, it is really important to remove the old silicone and you should also remove that silicone residu that can stay behind when you remove the old silicone

[@rajuruk]

nice work man ..... which silicon sealant used

[@fisherchi]

Great workmanship. Where do you get your glass for aquarium?

[@palio78ful]

merhaba bişey sorabilir miyim, alt parçanın üstüne yan parçaları bindirerek yapıştırsak bir problem olur mu, sizdeki gibi alt tablayı sarma şeklinde değilde, üstüne yapıştırma şeklinde, anlatabildim mi acaba, onun bir dezavantajı olur mu?

[@DOLLFACE826]

This was soooooo sasaatisfying 😊

[@Kevin02-yb3mf]

Très beau travail.

[@Soultribe65]

Who do you purchase your glass through?

[@UnchartedHistoryRO]

did you used more than 1 silicone tube for that aquarium ?

[@UncleDickeysRandomLife]

Quality Job.

[@ssherrierable]

How do we know what exact materials you used? I wanna know the glue and if the glass is tempered or safety glass

[@amral-khateeb407]

Super clean 👏

[@enginpolat1668]

İnşaallah bir gün beraber akvaryum yaparız bende fena değilimdir

[@frankchen5049]

outstanding. GOOD JOB.

[@vtr-vegasteslarides569]

Hello, would hope to get an answer to my idea to put an aquarium on this long slim divider wall I have, Is it a good idea or would work at all? Wall is 118 inches long, 8.5 inches wide only and could make it some 15 inches or taller. Wall ends 42 inches from floor up. Would one long continues glass panel hold up or wpuld i need a frame? Left and right of tank would be wall support beams that the tank could be squeezed between. Would that work at all and is glass or acrylic better for this? Thanks.

[@KingsKumarasinghe-vi8zs]

Nice doing ..

[@digitalmakers1040]

First I want to say thank you for all the videos you make. These helped me a lot. I would like to know, please, what is the professional name of the black rubber surface that you glued to the back of the aquarium? Thanks.

[@mrlazli]

that's black 100% silicone or marine silicone

[@ShamilaSamsudeen-v8s]

😊 super 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@3DMassive]

Elinize sağlık, bir sorum olacaktı. Kullandığınız bütün camların kenarları rodajlı mı ?

[@ilhamikul]

Teşekkürler, evet rodajli

[@Maggie19701]

Incredible

[@planetecomedy]

This is normal glass or other material

[@pagedstate]

possibly clear acrylic

[@prasannawidanapathirana7450]

It's Glass but look like extra clear

[@kaifreenbaby5270]

Wow prectice 🔥

[@Iamkunall_26]

Joints are clean... I👍

[@CabirBinHayyann]

Döktürmüşsün İlhami abi, iyi de para kaldırmışsındır bu video izlenmesinden

[@jagdishmpbabu2054]

Are you from Bangalore

[@andretorre94]

So clean.

[@manmeshdumbre394]

Hi @Null, Is that clear glass or extra clear glass? Please respond. Need guidance to build one for myself

[@karterguy1]

would like to see how you polish the edges after cutting the glass

[@rameshtonjam4300]

Sandpaper

[@Nick-fw5uj]

@@rameshtonjam4300 edging machine

[@MattRial]

Is it possible to make a Vertical Aquarium using your method? As you know, the pressure of water on the walls seems a bit different in standing aquariums I wonder if is it safe and secure?

[@pawej4635]

great! what kind of glue did you use?

[@deepworld7]

Silicone gel

[@yunuskanlica1237]

O nasil bir silikon çekme aga👍

[@indrajitroy4973]

Sir, Wonderful presentation and hats off to your expertise.. it's really God gifted.. Please also tell me what should be the thickness and quality of the glass I should consider?

[@ilhamikul]

10 mm. Extra clear cam

[@Barky_za]

I see that the base is propped up on wood. But doesn’t the silicone stick to the wood?

[@Giga357chad]

Man thats good i love it i wanna learn this so bad

[@karsanadee]

muje length 2.5 hight 1.5 width 1 ft ka aquarium banana hoga to glass ki thicknes kitne mm ki honi chahiye? plz reply me

[@TheInnomind]

What factors to be considered for 1000ltr or more. can you please cover that

[@lomaxpartyof4]

What did you use as a glue? What are you using to clean the excess glue off with? Did you use something to hold the glass in place as you set each side into each other?

[@MetinAkalp]

You should use antibacterial aquarium silicone. Otherwise, the water will be poisoned. Silicone can be cleaned with a flat object. If it is dry, you can use a sharp metal. For example, razor. The person in the video is experienced. If you're not good at using silicone, leave a 1cm gap around the edges and stick the tape. Apply the silicone. Remove the tape when you're done. So the silicone does not reach everywhere. Definitely use gloves. You can hold the glass with a simple tape. Easier if someone can help you here by holding the window upright.

[@ilhamikul]

Yes

[@Challenges01826]

What is the plastic trim around the tank called and where do I get it at? Thanks in advance

[@debojitmaji6326]

I have a aquarium which is 5feet in length and 2.5 feet in heights...bottom bracing is there prblm is the front glass if bowing a bit what to do to fix that...do rply plz

[@kuldeepjaswal4655]

hi, pls share silicon tube name...I like black one...but never purchased it...pls share

[@ilhamikul]

Hi , Sista aquarium silicon

[@Seerwealth]

Outstanding work. Beautiful.

[@Civanoglu_0]

Siyah silikon balıklar için zararlı olmaz mı..siyah akcaryum silikonu bulunuyo mu yoksa..

[@ilhamikul]

Kullanılan şeffaf silikon ile aynı, ikiside sista akvaryum silikonu

[@thismonthsrent]

Is that tempered glass?

[@RyanWalker677]

Is the rim necessary for the integrity of the tank, or could it be built without one? I prefer the rimless look

[@0309HENRY]

It reduces the chance of water leakage.

[@alexsandoval4248]

Can you link where you got the glass from?

[@Pixel3]

I have a question, why not use transparent silicon instead of the black one?

[@petrac2840]

Esthetics. Some think it just looks better!

[@hidayat.ka.rasta.]

Amazing 🥰What is the dimension of this aqurium?

[@ladyJustis]

Thanks! Could this be done with plexiglass or acrylic??

[@fernandoagan7755]

Not a professional, but if it’s thick enough or you think in hold what ever amount of water you are thinking. But I think people mostly use acrylic or plastic on smaller aquariums

[@Seerwealth]

How long before the tank is fully cured and can be used?

[@ilhamikul]

10 gün

[@amlanbanerjee5749]

Can you say name of the sealent you are using?

[@jadeveer1769]

Does it need a cover btw?

[@asnfchan]

good😊

[@asgaraquaskep424]

Good👍👍👍

[@Dave_Andre]

How to avoid having bubbles when you press silicone between glass?

[@tareqshams3014]

What kind of glass, Size please

[@joesweeney3021]

Can you join two fish tanks together like this?

[@jalalbukhari1149]

Which silicone or glue to use for strong bond? Especially for large aquarium? Please let me know thanks all

[@necatideniz3216]

İlhami abi yaptığınız akvaryumun ölçüleri nedir?

[@CackoBOBI]

Probably custom dimensions

[@ilhamikul]

75x45x55 cm

[@necatideniz3216]

İlhami abi teşekkür ederim

[@CackoBOBI]

@@ilhamikul what is glass thickness? 8mm, 10mm or 12mm. Thanks for answer

[@ItzAzAM28]

@@CackoBOBI You can use 8mm but 10mm better 💙

[@UmerRashid-ze9vc]

Sir how is the size if aquarium and glass mm

[@tessw9744]

What did you use for the rim around the top?

[@frankchen5049]

i have a few questions, how much did it cost and what is the type of glass? Thank you!

[@ilhamikul]

0533 622 2626 Whatsapp

[@philippriestman8516]

Is the glass toughened?

[@AnilChTechChannel]

Salute!!

[@thuongtranAqua]

đường keo lớn quá ! có thể ra video dán giấu keo không ạ

[@maheshpalav]

i had customize tank 3 feet length x 2 feet height and 22 cm wide in 8 mm glass and it leaked twice is there any calculation on design of tank to hold water capacity what went wrong and can u suggest tank height and length if width is 22 cm

[@petrac2840]

It's impossible to say what went wrong for you specifically without seeing it.. *But some important things are:* The glass must be clean. (wiped down with high content alcohol, like a surface disinfectant or isopropyl alcohol). The edges of glass should not touch the glass it's standing/leaning on. Every contact surface needs to be coated with silicone. Then add more silicone on the corner surfaces (like he did in the video). The silicone needs to cure and bond all together. So do all the silicone in one go. Don't do half in one day and the other on the next day. It has to be the right silicone. (google)

[@petrac2840]

The thickness of silicone between the contact surfaces should be about 1 mm-1,5 mm. So don't press the glass too hard against each other.

[@didinwahyudin8542]

Sangat proporsional 😮

[@dereichsfelder6448]

Sieht so einfach aus...

[@ylmznl]

ustam, kenar camlar taban camın üstüne mi oturtulmalı yoksa yanından mı monte edilmeli?

[@o.s.y.m]

bende evde 140 litre bir akvaryum yaptım ve tüm camların taban camı üzerinde olması gerektiğini düşünüyorum. anladığım kadarıyla yapıştırma sırası daha kolay olduğu için videodaki gibi yapıştırmak camcıların işine geliyor ama statik olarak dengeli bir yapı olmuyor yani cam bağlantılarına zeminden binen stres yüzünden patlama ihtimali var.

[@ShahrukhKhan-ss6dm]

Sir shop kaha hai

[@permitfisher]

Why in H-E dbl toothpick did you use black silicone?🤷🏽‍♂️

[@petrac2840]

Because he thinks it looks nice? Lots of people do. Like, why do you fish? Some people hate it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@YFGLGND]

Where is a good place to get the glass ?

[@Sachinraik]

What should be glass thickness for 3ft x 15in x 15in aquarium. Can you pls let me know?

[@neeshooff704]

The best would be 8mm but it's better to have some supports at the top for stability. If you are willing to spend more for additional safety and avoiding the supports, you can go for 10mm but 8mm will also do fine with supports