Abe's tank build

[Abe]

well finally I got some time to do a tank build :) I bought this tank back in September it's a 230G measured at 72"x24"x30"H and it has been sitting in my garage since then waiting for the stand to be built. Well I finished most of it right now, just need doors and some design pieces. I also bought a sump and it is placed in my stand as of today :). here are few pictures, hope that you like them.

this the main frame.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4026-400.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4027-400.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4029-400.jpg

first coat of stain.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4033-400.jpg

and this is today with the sump in :)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4083-400.jpg

Drain and protein skimmer area
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4084-400.jpg

Refuge area
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/tank/DSCN4085-400.jpg

Just not sure of what kind of skimmer or return pump to purchase, I am not looking for a very expanssive one, my budget is around $700 for the skimmer.any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

[mseepman]

Looking good, what does the actual tank look like?

[Abe]

well Finally I got my tank on the stand. I also received my Protein skimmer, thanx to Steve from red coral Edmonton and I also purchased the return pump which is a sedra 20000. here are some pictures :)

Tank
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4101-400.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4102-400.jpg

Protein Skimmer unpacking :)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4096-400.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4097-400.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4098-400.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4099-400.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54222166/DSCN4100-400.jpg

[lpsreefer]

Nice progress.

[Abe]

Yea it is. It is a slow build tho, don't have lots of time to work on it as I am building a walk in bird aviary for my wife finches (gotta keep her happy :)). Next will be staining the cabinet doors and start working on the hood and plumbing as well.