Eddy's 36'' x 24" x 48" Paladurium Construction Journal : Pictures!

[eviltrain]

bro eddy, can't wait to see all your step by steps. very poisonous

[Shaihulud]

Wow! Your action speaks louder than words.

[BFG]

Eddy, shouldn't the glass pane be sitting on the base?

[iwishweallcouldwin]

Hey Eddy,

Wonderful project! Kudos to you! Do keep us updated

[eddy planer]

Eddy, shouldn't the glass pane be sitting on the base?

Hi BFG

No, its can't do that as i need to silicon between the tall glass panel and the base (within 3mm apart) to allow proper strong silicon bonding between the tall glass panel and the base. It's same apply to all glass panels if we want to fabricate the tank , must be at least 3mm apart to allow proper strong silicon in between the 2 glass panels.

[barmby]

You are an asset to the forum. Thanks for sharing. This is my first post in vivariums. Because I know nothing about 'viva', I really lack interest. You can check my AQ stats, never post in vivarium.

Therefore, my knowledge is limited.

Word of advice - Less is more

[cdckjn]

Whoa, Brother, that's fast! You that you continue to update and post step-by-step pictures. Sure looks SUPER GREAT. cannot wait for your tank to be up and going!

[eddy planer]

Hi Folks

thanks for your so encouraging words that really made my day.

Like I said before I wont disappoint you guys , I'll definitely impart everything what I do here to enrich you guys and improve your skills to upper hand knowledge for your plan DIY palu/viva projects.

will upload you , how to setup flora and waterfall in CAD soon.

[reborn4ever]

Cool man.. Cant wait to see your poison project... By the way, are you going to show us step by step with picture on what you are doing?

[eddy planer]

Hi reborn4ever

You bet on it! no sweat!

Every single details, step by step with picture till the whole project complete that include flora and fauna.

Tomorrow, I'll be working on the top part of the tank...that's include drilling 2 holes through 8mm thick glass at the lower right side glass panel for filtering system.

stay tune , folks


Hey mod, i need your favour, can you please help me to change my thread from " Proposal of 5-6ft tall 3x3 tank for my new paludarium project" to Eddy's 36'' x 24" x 48" Paladurium Construction Journal : Pictures!

[aquarius]

Hi Eddy, You're an inspiration!! Having followed you through your 6ft setup, i can't wait for you to finish your current setup. I believe it's going to be another awesome palu!!

[Merviso]

Wow! This is really getting very interesting and poisonous! Eddy, we will be looking forward to your open house soon... Cheers!

[pumpkin]

Hello Eddy
Thanks for the info. on SIKA. If this is the case I am surprised as the Europeans use SIKA in their PDF vivariums & from what I have read PDF's are very sensitive froggies. If my Viv bexomes a reality I may have to reconsider the use of SIKA.

[eddy planer]

Hi Pumpkin


Why not, I really wish you all the best to your project into reality!

Please do upload your project on your new thread and let us know how you do it...step by step with pictures, ok?

[eddy planer]

Hi Folks

Thanks for staying tune with me.

Upload more pictures of my 36'' x 24" x 48" Paladurium under construction!


Look at silicon being glue between 2 glass panels by 4-5mm apart for solid bonding.



Just finished constructed the 4 upper glass steps mean for tempered top glass lid





Lower glass step for sliding window completed



Another side of glass step



Materials for my palu



Enclosed the few slider aluminum plate which i bought from St George road



Cut to size 3ft long material for sliding window


Testing Testing ..see it fit to lower glass step!


Higher top glass...



See this fit in!



A closed up




Stay tune !

[eviltrain]

more poison please. great job!

[eddy planer]

Hi Folks

More pictures! the top glass lid has send for tempered will be ready this Saturday or tomorrow.

Drainage system materials



The proposal of lower drainage system is being located



Noticed the 8mm thick of glass panel and suitable ball valve and connector.



Mark across with white permanent marker for glass work for drilling through glass panel.



The whole 36x24x48 palu is now 65% to complete. Hopefully I can complete the whole tank this Sat or Sun.


Thanks for viewing folks..

[eddy planer]

Hi Folks

Thanks for staying tune..with me.

Here you are with some pictures of my DIY tank

Silicon the slider plate on the lower glass step panel and upper glass as well.





Here I'm armed with drilling machine and its diamond drill bit for drilling through glass



Drilling at the lower glass panel...mean for drainage system





Diamond drill bit in action!



Now I'm drilling the upper part of the glass panel..





stay tune more pictures on the way!

[eddy planer]

Hi folks.

I am really having a blast to DIY my 1 st tank, I'm not too sure, I just wanted to share my progress and see if anyone has any helpful comments or suggestions during this DIY.

Here some upload picture as promise.

At last this connector went though after successfully drill at the lower part!





The lower part fittings connector fit very well. Silicon the inner thread and its screw as well. This time , this part must be totally water proof!



Another closed up!



This is sliding window, just seal the slider plate to the glass window with silicon



another close up


I had already completed 85% on my DIY tank, I just send the top glass lid for template and I need to wait for at least 2-3 days to complete. Any comments?



Here I am.. posing my 1st DIY monster tank ever, still waiting to paste black Oyama and its top glass lid with white plastic mesh.




Thanks for viewing..if anyone has any helpful comments or suggestions to improve or anything. I'm more than glad to hear from you, gurus!

[ranmasatome]

You look soooooooooooo tired eddy.. haha... Good good work.