Aquascaping the 500 Gallon Plywood Aquarium! (Stocking Revealed!)

I am aquascaping my new 500 gallon DIY plywood aquarium! In the video, I finish waterproofing the plywood tank with more pond shield, finishing the plumbing of the sump and pumps, revealing the stocking list for this tank, and of course aquascaping the aquarium! I've hit a few bumps in the road during this plywood fish tank build, but we're still tracking towards a completed aquarium soon, and I can't wait for that in the next video.

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: https://youtu.be/jMiL6q2-pjo
- Part Two: https://youtu.be/IHB-F2PvW74
- Part Three: https://youtu.be/Q2MyZ0PdkoQ
- Part Four: https://youtu.be/55vkdJulG5M
- Part Five: https://youtu.be/DJLyQVjxgeg

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 Resin: https://amzn.to/3u2AUbX
- 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: x18
- 2x6: x10

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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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Build Recap
1:53 - Plumbing
8:56 - Stocking
11:11 - Aquascaping
15:46 - Lighting
17:13 - The Leak
18:42 - Final Thoughts
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