fish tank

[brenners]

is it easy to build your own fish tank raher than buying one

[Dr. Bigalow]

Hell no!!
Save yourself the agony and time and buy one! Everything abou the building process is difficult, not tomention if it breaks or leaks who are you gonna blame it on to the insurance company!
Play it safe and let the professionals help you. Save money on otherr things, you don't want a lot of water on the floor!

[brenners]

thanks thats made my mind up.ill buy one thanks doc

[hammerman]

The actual process of building an aquarium is fairly straight forward....as long as you follow the correct procedures.

One day, i plan to build a huge tank for my conservatory....8' long x 4' x 4' and it will be made out of waterproofed plyboard sheets except for the front which will be one big acrylic sheet.

Are you the same brenners from uk-aquarist (Dave)

[heathfield]

Buying is undoubtedly better, but don't just rush out and buy one from a petshop - their prices are notoriously excessive. There may be a source in your area that produces aquarium tanks that are bigger, stronger, and a third of the price. And they'll give advice on how to mount the tank - the glass base can need substantial and evenly-distributed support.
Aquariums are great, and bring a lot of pleasure.

[pelican8000]

Try Ebay for secondhand aquariums - don't forget to give it a little test though before you hand over the cash!

[brenners]

thanks all for your answers i just bought one off ebay �300 brand new should be nearly �800 in pet shop what a bargain.