HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN AQUARIUM - Step by Step Tutorial

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5 жыл бұрын

This is a step-by-step tutorial of how to make an aquarium at home. The volume of this aquarium comes out to be 9 gallons. The total cost of this build was less than $30.
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"
My Instagram: / regisaquatics
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@RegisAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone! Please subscribe if you enjoyed this video! Also, follow me on Facebook and Instagram for details on future projects! My Facebook: Facebook.com/regisaquatics My Instagram: Instagram.com/regisaquatics The products and plants used in this build can be found in the amazon link here: Amazon.com/shop/regisaquatics (DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)

@anilverma8309 3 жыл бұрын

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

@talonabuser1072 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sudeshbuddhika1742 3 жыл бұрын

Qizස්ී Nල්ලි ජ්ව්ව්ව්ල්ද්හ්වෛව්ව්ව්ස්ස්සොඉස්ස්ම්ව්๬ ජෛවිය වන ව්ිව්ව්

@jaeb6195 2 жыл бұрын

How long should we wait for it to dry ?

@jaeb6195 2 жыл бұрын

What type of glass do we need ?

@Psychoclaw 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RegisAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jamiem5364 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@pradeepwarnakulasooriya2847 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck excellent

@SephirothWaifu 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Ptcruisengal 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

@@ulsterrich4213 thank you so much for this.

@ulsterrich4213 3 жыл бұрын

@@wbey2692 👍

@Andrea-dp1yl 3 жыл бұрын

Very expensive

@RegisAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

How much did this cost to make?

@LightStar92 3 жыл бұрын

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

@OmarFaraNorgaisse 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TarunLeo 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kirkjansenreinante1936 4 күн бұрын

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

@littledonut6994 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@FKJ_WORLD 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RegisAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sayedrezaie2941 2 жыл бұрын

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

@duud6687 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-co2tn8dp2o 3 жыл бұрын

PERFECT !!! PROFESSIONAL MANUFACTURE !!!

@asanes3013 3 жыл бұрын

thank you this is really helpful no bs talking 🙏

@jhonnigunawan8727 3 жыл бұрын

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

@alyssa4888 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely makes it look easier than it is!

@Diosesdepapel 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Ptcruisengal 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@adheeshburthia3584 6 ай бұрын

Just what I needed, thanks

@aakifmohamed8924 3 жыл бұрын

100% good idea for beginners

@JermichaelAdventures 6 ай бұрын

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

@Fortnitekid-wz4co 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work

@Seerwealth Жыл бұрын

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

@TFV-Motorcycles Жыл бұрын

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

@bransontty7332 3 жыл бұрын

wow so satisfying

@Azep110 3 жыл бұрын

very perfect job

@lochamoezung4967 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

@hmok4240 3 жыл бұрын

Made easy to make one 👍

@kerilyndesiree6188 3 жыл бұрын

such aesthetic hands 🤲🏻

@gabrieldemiguel9380 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Lowes bucket 😄, I have the same one

@RegisAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks!

@femsology Жыл бұрын

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.

@Orangegekko Жыл бұрын

What happens if the glass is too thin?

@6011508 2 жыл бұрын

That was gtreat. Thank you.

@NessysSanctuary 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RegisAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@@RegisAquatics Thank you so much

@lesleymendez1443 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice👍👍👍

@dandantv4098 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for good idea make aquarium

@johncameron4194 2 жыл бұрын

Wow very nice

@WONDERFULREPTILES 3 жыл бұрын

very nice aquarim

@tjmone74 10 ай бұрын

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

@kameng12 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TarunLeo 3 жыл бұрын

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 ?!

@danilosilva6470 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ebenburger111 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@m5hector31 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thats amazing 👏

@liamblackburn4968 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@Jrod_FPV 3 жыл бұрын

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

@themortymart5664 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bagdok4695 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@iz_ez7106 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wilhoroshak6253 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@alecgross12 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the glass and what thickness?

@mikeyb3880 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jca0178 3 жыл бұрын

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??

@danielamontoya3259 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SephirothWaifu 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

And? Did you make it?

@grantakers8899 Жыл бұрын

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

@katr.3065 3 жыл бұрын

So many possibilities..

@SpiritKing-pg3hb 9 ай бұрын

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.

@rosalyne198781 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MattRial 6 ай бұрын

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?

@user-vr3gi7lo2o 3 ай бұрын

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

@TheftAutoable 2 жыл бұрын

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

@suvishvasu3612 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Gochuzhe 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Just wondering where can you purchase the glasses that is 3/16”?

@RegisAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

This was purchased from a local window/mirror shop. A lot of hardware stores sell glass panels also, it just depends on where you are located

@blairm3504 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@waywardgarden3121 4 ай бұрын

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

@katebet07 3 жыл бұрын

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 🙏🐠🐡

@carloscarvalho6881 Жыл бұрын

Adorei este aquário simples de se fazer Ps:tenham um pouco de cuidado, com ajuda é melhor

@IshuLiveYT 2 жыл бұрын

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

@saturnx311 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@milesm9356 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dkstacker 3 жыл бұрын

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

@What_happened1- 3 жыл бұрын

Were do you find the glass for tank builds

@rockfella27 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

really? you sure?

@amberspurling9601 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RegisAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

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

@stevencruz9336 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mashukyreilight 2 жыл бұрын

How big is it? I plan on replacing my 29 gallon for a acrylic for my growing saltwater fish

@wbey2692 3 жыл бұрын

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

@carrot5610 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@PILI04 3 жыл бұрын

Does the type of glass matter?

@rauldias1974 4 жыл бұрын

the time to take water in? silicone wasn t dry?

@patriciacorreia7647 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sebastianlarsson6053 3 жыл бұрын

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

@darrenwicker4881 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ksyedabrar 2 жыл бұрын

how much you gave

@JessicaJadeWinters02 2 жыл бұрын

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

@eva_1977 16 күн бұрын

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

@waltp.1173 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@RECENTIDEAS 3 жыл бұрын

Super bro i also made like this

@delvinbonilla7618 Ай бұрын

My tanks bottom glass was 1/4 inch in ,and not as flush as yours to the table?

@basakrajesh 3 жыл бұрын

will silicon take the pressure and not break. what you suggest silicon sealant or araldite glue?

@mpk6664 2 жыл бұрын

Aquarium safe silicon is your best bet

@limesvill4603 7 ай бұрын

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

@sativa_uwu4483 2 жыл бұрын

What thickness was this glass? And measurements? I’m wanting somthing just like this☺️

@MarkAndreYapching 3 жыл бұрын

How long did you wait until you flipped the tank upside down? 24 hours? Thanks for the response.

@Spartan1-1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, when the silicone is fully cured which is usually 24 hours

@miggymigs2711 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bigtatos 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@adityatakley7666 3 жыл бұрын

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

@supabiscuit 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bcdurr 3 жыл бұрын

Does low-e coating that's on reused window glass change the tint of the water?

@jamiesage9484 3 жыл бұрын

It will kill your fish

@shrimpsgarden7194 3 жыл бұрын

I made the 700 likes Wooohhhh like your page 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@jujucattys156 3 жыл бұрын

what glass kneed use if wont do 60cmx60cm square

@faheemkabir5040 3 жыл бұрын

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

@wuhgees 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rdred8693 4 ай бұрын

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.