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What to build small grow bed out of? ~4 gallon/ 15 litre
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Author:  karcus [ Jan 26th, '16, 07:19 ]
Post subject:  What to build small grow bed out of? ~4 gallon/ 15 litre
I currently have a standard 10g aquarium with a 2.5 gallon aquarium, that is drilled for a drain, acting as the grow bed. I'd like something in the 4 gallon range, and can't find any containers I really like for a good price, so I figured I'd try and DIY.

I was thinking..
-plywood, so I could drill away with ease
-coated in epoxy, for water sealant
-perhaps a glass side to monitor water level and worms in the grow bed.

What do you all think?
Author:  scotty435 [ Jan 26th, '16, 13:44 ]
Post subject:  Re: What to build small grow bed out of? ~4 gallon/ 15 litr
Welcome to the forum Karcus :headbang:

Sounds interesting, most people just use a liner for the plywood box and don't have a window. I know epoxy gets used to waterproof boats but I'm not sure about toxicity or the quality of the waterproof seal under these conditions :dontknow: .

Cheers
Author:  scott_dc [ Jan 27th, '16, 09:22 ]
Post subject:  Re: What to build small grow bed out of? ~4 gallon/ 15 litr
I used plastic boxes from Ikea. Search for 'Samla' on the ikea website. They are 15x11". The 3gal box is 5.5" tall and is $3. The 6 gallon version is 11" tall and is $5. There are a couple other sizes too.

I found that these look nice and the price is right.
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