HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN AQUARIUM - Step by Step Tutorial

[@RegisAquatics]

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[@anilverma8309]

Plz. Send me size of your aquarium length width and height

[@talonabuser1072]

Question do you rest the glass sides on top of the glass bottom?

[@sudeshbuddhika1742]

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[@jaeb6195]

How long should we wait for it to dry ?

[@jaeb6195]

What type of glass do we need ?

[@Psychoclaw]

I like this channel a lot; no loud, obnoxious music, no meaningless chatter--just great content. Subscribed!

[@RegisAquatics]

Thank you!

[@jamiem5364]

Its truly becoming a rare occurrence on YT that people aren't obnoxious with loud music especially where u can hardly hear the person speaking. If Regis Aquatics spoke instead of text it would be perfect!

[@kerilyndesiree6188]

hey! ive been searching and came across this one bc all the other vids were annoyin. gosh this is awesome🤩

[@pradeepwarnakulasooriya2847]

Good luck excellent

[@SephirothWaifu]

Agreed!! The music RUINS Everything for me. Noisy and distracting. Glad ,I'm m not the only one who feels the same^.^

[@RegisAquatics]

Aquarium Dimensions: 24"x12"x7" Volume: 9 Gallons Glass Pane Dimensions: Two 24" x 7" Two- 12"x 6-13/16" One- 24"x12" Glass Thickness: 3/16"

[@reymarkfernandez7797]

The height is 7 inches right? I think the other two glasses should be measured 12" x 7" minus the thickness of the glass on height..

[@dianaelise6555]

How much did this cost to make?

[@LightStar92]

What thickness of glass would you recommend for a 38” long

[@OmarFaraNorgaisse]

@@dianaelise6555 According to the video description, $30.

[@TarunAryaa]

@@LightStar92 there's several tables availavke online. Just google'aquarium glass thickness calculator's👍

[@VickaleePlans]

For the people asking about the glass...figure out what size panes you need & go to your local window & glass doors manufacturer They should be able to custom cut panes for you. I used to work for a window manufacturer.

[@wbey2692]

What type of glass do you suggest? I went to a local glass company and he quoted me $300+ for 1/4in thick- tempered glass for 2 1/2ft x 3ft and 1ft high. I thought it was so overpriced but I guess it’s due to it being tempered? Do fish tanks have to use tempered glass?

[@ulsterrich4213]

@@wbey2692 tempered glass is for the base only mate , for front, back and side it’s just ordinary glass plate . If you go on google aquarium glass thickness calculator which helps you to calculate a volume of an aquarium, glass area, glass thickness

[@wbey2692]

@@ulsterrich4213 thank you so much for this.

[@ulsterrich4213]

@@wbey2692 👍

[@Andrea-dp1yl]

Very expensive

[@PINKALIMBA]

Good video. No music no non-relevant things, no dog or cat coming into video and distract, no meme. love this.

[@FKJ_WORLD]

its feels great when you can build these things yourself. Really informative and interesting

[@RegisAquatics]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@littledonut6994]

Ahhh! I didn’t think about using tape! I’m so glad I decided to watch this! My aquariums are going to look so much better!! Thanks so much!!

[@kirkjansenreinante1936]

i just found this video. my brain is working. you deserve my like

[@duud6687]

Appreciate that there's no music going on! Good vid.

[@sayedrezaie2941]

Amazing video, we can cover the edges by pvc moulding, they come with different color and textures like wooden or marble.

[@VickaleePlans]

OMG... I've been going crazy trying to find the perfect low profile tank for fancy goldfish. Then I started thinking about making a tank the size I want. This is a great video & very informative video. Thanks for sharing.

[@femsology]

For those asking 3/8”-1/4” glass can be used Compensate your glass sizes for where they meet and also 1/8” caulk joints for a sturdy build. Also, never run your your scraper back and forth. Always run it at one direction to remove dried silicone.

[@MuddyPalette]

What happens if the glass is too thin?

[@ΔημήτρηςΠαρισης-δ4δ]

What kind of tape did you use ?? Very helpful video . Thanks

[@SpiritKing-pg3hb]

Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to build my own Aquarium now. It’s so simple. All it takes is patience and focused effort Be well my friend SK.

[@tjmone74]

How do you know that the glass and or silicone will be strong enough to hold the water?

[@thorny3218]

Modern Fish tanks aren’t a new concept. I imagine the first person to make one simply put water in it to see if it worked.

[@aakifmohamed8924]

100% good idea for beginners

[@TarunAryaa]

Did you place just the side glass on top of the base ?! Some people put all the sides on top of the base, what's the difference?! Which is better ?!

[@grantakers8899]

I noticed you didn’t check to make sure it was square. Wouldn’t the glass pieces slide with only being secured by tape?

[@NessysSanctuary]

Everything but the measurement of the glass. Thank you I enjoyed the build

[@RegisAquatics]

Thanks! I will add it! Here are the dimensions: 24"x12"x7" Volume: 9 Gallons Glass Pane Dimensions: Two 24" x 7-3/16" Two- 12"x 6-13/16" One- 24"x12" Glass Thickness: 3/16"

[@NessysSanctuary]

@@RegisAquatics Thank you so much

[@saturnx311]

As much as I like the clean look I think I'd find some extruded aluminum channel or something to make a top rim. I'd sleep better!

[@bradleywhais7779]

Me too. If I ever build a tank I will be using some angle iron and my Dremel for this. I have friends that can weld it. Lead free solder is probably okay too.

[@richlamb9787]

Why do you have the end side plates bearing on top of the bottom plate -but the long side plates are butted up to the edge of the bottom plate. Isn't it best to have all the vertical side plates on top of the bottom plate?

[@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?

[@JadeWinters02]

When he filled in the last piece of foam I felt good

[@liamblackburn4968]

I have an old fire place I can't use as the chimney has been condemned and I asked the kids for ideas on what to do with the space and they said put an aquarium in it (cool idea I thought) the way the chimney and fire place was built, the back length is shorter then the front by 230mm. Would the process to make the aquarium to fit be the same or will I have to do anything different?

[@rdred8693]

That is blue painters tape. You can cheap out and use masking tape, but you'll end up having to clean the residue up. Painters tape is easier to work with. You can also use ASI black silicone sealant. It is specific for aquariums.

[@CamzCoutts]

Do you place the big pieces of glass on the bottom piece or next to the bottom piece

[@katebet07]

Thank you so much for this video! I've watched a few that have simply left me with a confused expression on my face. I am certain that you have saved me from making some crazy mistakes & buying equipment that I don't really need 🙏🐠🐡

[@alyssa4888]

Definitely makes it look easier than it is!

[@thorny3218]

We call that experience. It’s something you get by doing. 😂

[@alyssa4888]

@@thorny3218 awesome thanks for your unsolicited input 2 years too late

[@JermichaelAdventures]

Awesome great work I learned a lot from this video! Thank you so much

[@kerilyndesiree6188]

such aesthetic hands 🤲🏻

[@Rustin-wy6yf]

Would it be safe to have all the side panels sitting on top of the base instead of around it?

[@christopherhogue2310]

I'm wondering the same, I don't know.

[@Rustin-wy6yf]

@@christopherhogue2310 I ended up having the front and rear glass sitting flush with the base & the side panels ON TOP of the base. It’s been ~4 months and I’m happy to report there are no leaks. It was for a small 5 gallon tank.

[@TFV-Motorcycles]

Nice, i can diy now to make my own aqurium👍

[@adheeshburthia3584]

Just what I needed, thanks

[@Jrod_FPV]

Would it be easier to assemble if you changed the order of installing walls 3 and 4? Great video thanks for sharing!

[@waltp.1173]

Question please. Since the tank is rimless, is there a limit to the size of the tank you can build without an external rim? I am thinking along the lines of 75-85 gallons. Thank you for a great video.

[@tigersunruss]

No but you will need to calculate the thickness of the glass to support the weight.

[@whitevalleyacres]

Do they hold well? No leaks or bowing?

[@ΣΠΥΡΟΣΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ-ψ9ζ]

PERFECT !!! PROFESSIONAL MANUFACTURE !!!

[@iz_ez7106]

in my country i dont know why but some tanks or custom build there will be some rim support and that piece of glass was big tho on top of the aquarium.So i took it out and hope the tank can handle the water pressure

[@blairm3504]

Why was the glass for the end placed on top of the bottom and the front and back glass placed in front? Most tanks I've seen have all the glass directly on the bottom.

[@danielamontoya3259]

loved it! i hope to make my own fish tank one day 🤍

[@SephirothWaifu]

Wish i could find a friend to do this with^ ^ i love art enough and crafts. Right now i need to soon looking into making a terraium enclosure for my blue tongue skink and it seems more inventive, fun and less expensive if I can conjure up a future project into making a 50 gallon enclosure vs. Buying one for as much or more then my skink cost >

[@sayenjacobs94]

And? Did you make it?

[@vannakkeo7453]

What about bracing the tank? How many gallons and up would you need to consider bracing it?

[@waywardgarden]

Will large tanks like 40g and up withstand diy or will the water create too much pressure?

[@kameng12]

Where could you get thicker glass if you were wanting to build a bigger aquarium?

[@TheftAutoable]

Id have a level with me lol, make sure. Really big ones need to be spot on for all the weight!

[@Diosesdepapel]

Great job , requires skill and patience... 👍👍👍

[@asanes3013]

thank you this is really helpful no bs talking 🙏

[@jhonnigunawan8727]

Like it a-lot and how you make it so easy to understand - Perfect

[@danilosilvaF3163]

One question please, what tech spec must has the acrilic ang glue or silicon I must buy to make a 60 liters fish tank? I am sorry due my basic English. Thanks a lot and may God bless you!

[@patriciacorreia7647]

I always wonder if these tanks without a lid don’t have a problem with evaporation or with fish jumping out?

[@sebastianlarsson6053]

Those are two very real problems haha. Usually you can build a mesh lid, or not get jumpy fish

[@wbey2692]

What type of glass used? Tempered? Does it matter?

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

Do you think I could make a sealed-waterproof box using this technique?

[@robbiej2805]

Why do you stick the side glasses to the side of the base instead of putting the side glass on top of the base glass? Use a timber gig around the base glass and glue your four side glasses ontop. Aqua 1 makes them with the walls to the base and they leak all the time

[@stevencruz9336]

How do you arrange the panels? Do the sides rest on the bottom one or do the front and back ones rest on it?

[@RegisAquatics]

I like having the sides rest on the glass and the front overlap. It gives it a cleaner look from the front of the tank IMO

[@bransontty7332]

wow so satisfying

[@kamekaze213]

Wanted to know what tape is used in the video

[@vincentlee2460]

Why is the sillicon not smoothed out using finger?

[@gabrieldemiguel9380]

Nice Lowes bucket 😄, I have the same one

[@RegisAquatics]

Ha thanks!

[@keksen775]

Would this same process work for acrylic panels instead of glass or no not really?

[@Spartan1-1]

Silicone doesn’t bond well to acrylic, silicone is used for glass aquariums not acrylic ones. For acrylic aquarium you could use acrylic cement.

[@eva_1977]

What product are you using to clean it? My silicone was so sticky i have fish tank full of fingerprints

[@milesm9356]

i noticed the front and back panes sit around the base, while the ends sit on it. could you please comment. thanks.

[@dkstacker]

I think it's probably mostly cosmetic, front exposes more and we would better appreciate the whole pane of glass without the bottom pane expose. I think? But the other way are most likely stronger imo

[@KendraAtuobeaAgbesi]

Can you give the length of the glass pls😊😊😊

[@Seerwealth]

I have enjoyed this video a great deal. Thank you for sharing.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@yyx100]

can silicone stand the water pressure?

[@mikeyb3880]

Enjoyed this a lot. What if I want to build one with a rim and hood?

[@themortymart5664]

Great video! Was wondering if you could help with glass dimensions. I'm planning to make a 15gallon tank with 6mm thickness (24x12x12 inches). I would appreciate it if you can help me with the glass dimensions needed for this. I'm confused if I need to account for the space the silicone will take up

[@RegisAquatics]

You don’t need to account for silicone, the glass should be pressed firmly together

[@basilbiscuit9817]

Isn't it worth making a V shaped jig (like a saw horse) to hold the glass sides.? When you place the glass in the V jig they should sit together in the bottom of the V without you holding them until they are set.glued. If you make the jig V more than 90degs you can shim up the glass plates until they are perfectly 90 degs. this seems a better technique esp if you are on your own.

[@darrenwicker4881]

When measuring the glass up how much did you give for the silicon , cheers

[@ksyedabrar]

how much you gave

[@6011508]

That was gtreat. Thank you.

[@stevewantsabannana]

Cool but where did u get the glass

[@btwitsnazim]

Waiting for new update of planted tank . Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤❤

[@RegisAquatics]

Soon! Thank you!

[@mathkul3t]

Nice one kapatid.. anung recommneded brand mo silicon? Tska balak ko kasi gumawa ng 12 x 12 x 36 na fish tank (aquarium)... kya naba un ng 1/4 na salamin? Thanks

[@PILI04]

Does the type of glass matter?

[@Azep110]

very perfect job

[@jayviktor6130]

Is there a solution for crafting a large, say 40 gallon tank with a drain in the bottom? I have a Red Eared Slider, and she's very messy. I need to give her fresh water about every 6-7 days, but using a sump pump and garden hose is a hassle. I'd much rather cut open a drain valve and let gravity do the work. I envisioned a custom built wooden cabinet to conceal the plumbing.

[@bradleywhais7779]

You would need a glass drill bit and some good PVC. Recommend putting it in the back corner so you can hide the pike that comes up from the substrate.

[@MrSadiquekt]

Hi... I have seen some people are using outer area of base glass to stick side glasses same as like in this video. But some others are putting all side glasses on the top of base glass by reducing the 2 side glasses width by glass thickness.. Which practice is right or which practice is good ? And why ? Can any one answer on this ? Thank you...

[@RegisAquatics]

The longest glass panes should overlap the bottom piece. Putting all sides on top of the base puts more stress on the silicone and leads to higher chance of failure.

[@chiakaanthony919]

@@RegisAquatics thanks

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

@@RegisAquaticsThanks a lot, been searching for this answer for so many days.

[@Fortnitekid-wz4co]

Amazing work

[@suvishvasu3612]

Front large glass is it installed at side of base glass instead of above base glass⁉️ As other 3 glasses are on the top of base glass

[@ricocabalce-i5c]

Whats the best silicon brand to use?

[@rockfella27]

It is easy with glass so thin and small tank sizes. Things get crazy if you handle 10mm glass with 36"LX24"HX18'W or more heavier tanks.

[@wizardmaster6639]

really? you sure?

[@christabaranowski8460]

Where did you get the glass panels from? I would imagine from a past aquarium, but I kinda want to build this from scratch.

[@fernyblue]

Yea none of these people ever say where they buy the panes from. Annoying.

[@NotALizardPerson81]

@@fernyblue it's like they all assume that it's common knowledge. I've been trying to figure this out for years.

[@rezabarak]

I've seen many glass stores/ cutters around. Randomly but never realized what they were for but that's where you'd go I'm sure

[@mmallick9837]

I am planning to get a glass sheet from Lowes or Home depot they have glass there.

[@emmakhorunzhy2971]

I bought cut glass from lowes (they also have them at home depot). You can get custom cuts (which are probably more expensive) or the standard cuts and cut them to size yourself-- you can get a decent glass cutter from hobby lobby or michaels for around $6.

[@faheemkabir5040]

After building the aquarium how much time should I give it to dry the glue?

[@wuhgees]

Follow silicone sealant instruction on cure time. Usually a day to fully cure

[@Tush7246]

Made easy to make one 👍

[@miggymigs2711]

How do you know what thickness to use in terms of size

[@bigtatos]

Acrylic is ideal if you can find it because 8mm is a universally good size. IMO, you should add an extra mm of thickness for every 10 gallons size increase, be it glass or acrylic.

[@wilhoroshak6253]

I’m interested in doing this, creating this recreating similar for a starter fish tank. Any tips appreciated, I live in Minnesota where it’s cold, the house is always warm. I would keep it elevated and have no clue what brands of filters are best, what sites to go to… help me.

[@rosalyne198781]

Hey question what size dimensions if i want to put together a 55 gallon acrylic or glass tank for my 🐢?....😕😕😕

[@CountTrader]

Awesome video! I’d love to make my own aquarium. Is there a formula or an online calculator to figure how thick the glass needs to be vs how many gallons it holds or how long a side of the tank could be? For instance, obviously you’d need something thicker than 3/16” if one side of the tank is 8’ long and it’s holding back 300 gallons of water. Also, would 100% silicone alone be the only adhesive needed for larger tanks? I’m curious if tank builders use any kind of epoxy or anything else other than silicone. Sorry if these questions have already been answered, I didn’t scroll through all of the comments.

[@CountTrader]

I’m a carpenter and I assume there’s some calculations needed similar to calculating a building’s floor joist size. For a joist (lumber that holds up your floor) you have to factor in how long of a span it has and also the load or amount of weight on the floor. For a tank I assume you have to factor in the surface area of a side and calculate the amount of pressure on the glass based on the weight and depth of the water. I’d like to build a large tank, but I definitely don’t wanna risk 100+ gallons of water flooding my living room cause the glass or silicone wasn’t strong enough.

[@darthanubis4204]

@@CountTrader I imagine you would need to find the area of each pane and the volume of the tank so you can calculate the pressure given 1 gallon is 8lbs. Or its deeper than that idk

[@jca0178]

I want to ask, is it ok to put the side panels above the lower base(the base panel) design with a 80x50x50, 4mm glass and with no braces and no supports and just with only panels??

[@lesleymendez1443]

Very nice👍👍👍

[@mr.shortsguynpl]

How long it will take to fully dry out the glue

[@lukeb6771]

They say 24 hours. I'd give it two days just to be safe.

[@johncameron4194]

Wow very nice

[@aaronl1402]

what sorta tape is that?

[@22stunts]

Painters Tape

[@adityatakley7666]

How do you dis-assemble a tank , strip silicone out ??

[@supabiscuit]

Razor blade to cut silicone joint and take apart. Then scrape off old silicone with a fresh razor turned on its side

[@amberspurling9601]

Could I use 2 different pieces (same length) of glass for the bottom? Not using it for water. For hermit crabs.

[@RegisAquatics]

Should be fine as an enclosure but I would not recommend for holding water

[@sudheerak3334]

If you are place a connected glass on top portion of aquarium(from edge to edge), it will great support for load transfer to all sides.

[@LoicYvinecPsychotherapie]

How do you put water and fish then?

[@rauc24]

Hi where did u get the glass

[@muhammadshafiq6328]

Exact composition of silicon used has not been mentioned . Only trade names was shown.

[@carrot5610]

im considering having a go at this as wide but shallow frag tanks in the uk for some reason all seem to be stupidly expensive i dont know why.

[@limesvill4603]

What type my silicone sealant do i have to use for this?

[@steffanjansenvanvuuren3257]

Who cuts the glass to precise sizes?

[@IshuLiveYT]

*Front side glasses pasted on side area of bottom glass?*

[@richlamb9787]

yes I noticed that too. other builds I've seen put all the vertical side pieces on top of the bottom plate for better strength and to add pressure as the sealant cures. That was also the one edge he didn't put any tape on to hold it tight.