500 Gallon Plywood Aquarium Is Finished! But Was It Worth It?

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 5-Ply 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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