The new 500 gallon DIY plywood aquarium is complete! In the video, I finish some exterior work, fix the leak, work on the plumbing and more! I am so excited to finally have this tank ready for fish. Also in today's video, I talk about the cost to build a tank like this, and itemize the full aquarium build in case you're looking to do something similar.

This is my first time building a plywood aquarium, and I'm bound to make small mistakes along the way. If you're looking for a true "how to" video, I'd look up some of the Fishtubers who have more experience with these builds. I'm confident that this tank will all work out fine, but just wanted to throw out that caveat.

Part One:    • Building the DIY Plywood Aquarium  J...  
Part Two:    • I Built a Huge DIY Plywood Aquarium! ...  
Part Three:    • My Huge DIY Plywood Aquarium is Almos...  
Part Four:    • Building My 475 Gallon DIY Plywood Aq...  
Part Five:    • Finishing My 475 Gallon DIY Plywood A...  
Part Six:    • Aquascaping the 500 Gallon Plywood Aq...  

Below are Amazon affiliate links to all of the materials I used in this plywood aquarium build. I'll keep an ongoing list here and throughout the series:

EQUIPMENT

Sicce Syncra SDC Pump: https://amzn.to/3wfQ4eZ
Ecotech Radion Lights: https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/1rxbND
Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3a17dbb
Carib Sea Sand Substrate: https://amzn.to/37p2Kzf

DIY BUILD Materials

Pond Shield (Black): https://amzn.to/4b6QzYm
Pond Shield (Sky Blue): https://amzn.to/48Xbb3s
Fiberglass Mat: https://amzn.to/492RE1x
Wood Screws 3 inch: https://amzn.to/47Seyrk
Wood Screws 2.5 inch: https://amzn.to/496QJx3
Wood Screws 1 inch: https://amzn.to/47Qq8mK
Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3OfVsob
Sander: https://amzn.to/3OihjLH
Sand Discs (60 Grit): https://amzn.to/4bd1tvR
Paint Roller Kit: https://amzn.to/3OeTfcy
Paint Brushes: https://amzn.to/42flPk2
Silicone: https://amzn.to/3SjsOnw
Latex Gloves: https://amzn.to/4b3GTxX

Plywood/Lumber (so far):
3/4in 5Ply Birch Plywood: x3
2x4: x24
2x6: x10
2x2: x1

Tools used/eventually needed:
Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/47HVn3u
Power Drill: https://amzn.to/47P35c0
Corner Clamps: https://amzn.to/4b3HeAJ
Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/42oQgEa
Hole Saw Kit: https://amzn.to/42Nrz4K
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