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The Grizz 04-19-2013 02:06 AM

Grizz's 8' - 300 gal + 60 gal + 30 gal OMG Build!!
 
Alright boys & girls here we go again........FINALLY!!

I have been trying to get this build going for well over a yr now & have been thinking / planning almost everyday.

This is the concept drawing that I mocked up many many many months ago & doesn't include the 60 gal cube or the 30 gal cube.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps8b65840e.jpg

The Grizz 04-19-2013 02:09 AM

First step was to replace the laminate floor where the new tank is going to be.




http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psc3cc49ba.jpg

Then came the building of the main stand & the 2 towers.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...486ad01be0.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...c08a8307d2.jpg

Main stand painted and into the house.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psfa32e721.jpg

jorjef 04-19-2013 02:20 AM

Looks great... Shortage of wall plugs for power maybe.:question: where do you buy your steel from?

The Grizz 04-19-2013 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jorjef (Post 812716)
Looks great... Shortage of wall plugs for power maybe.:question: where do you buy your steel from?

Going to be running a dedicated circuit from the power panel in my boiler / pool filter room that is downstairs & opposite side of the room once the tank is plumbed, pushed back to the wall & towers are in place.

I have a couple local steel supplies here in town that I buy from.

The Grizz 04-19-2013 02:47 AM

Now that the stand is in the floor is done & stand is in the house I guess it is time for a few LITTLE pieces of glass

Bottom, sides & back together.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps7c6ede90.jpg

Bottom of the overflow setting
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps24758972.jpg

Front of the overflow & back cleat done.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...psfeae46e9.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps8e6662df.jpg

Nano 04-19-2013 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 807494)
Sure you will tell the whole world before me!! And here I thought we were friends :twised:

Congrats dude!!



Sound familiar?! :twised:

Bout' friggen time dude! Glad to see some progress!

What's the status on the front pane? Get a new piece yet?

The Grizz 04-19-2013 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nano (Post 812728)
Sound familiar?! :twised:

Bout' friggen time dude! Glad to see some progress!

What's the status on the front pane? Get a new piece yet?

What you talkin bout Willis!! You seen pics of the stand before anyone else :razz:

Front pane is going one this weekend when I have more help around, it's a touch heavy.

Nano 04-19-2013 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 812731)
What you talkin bout Willis!! You seen pics of the stand before anyone else :razz:

Front pane is going one this weekend when I have more help around, it's a touch heavy.

dang I'd help but Avas first bday party is this weekend! Good to hear you got some new glass. And yeah I guess I did see it first :-P

Zoaelite 04-19-2013 03:15 AM

This thing is a BEAST! Subscribed.

The Grizz 04-19-2013 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nano (Post 812732)
dang I'd help but Avas first bday party is this weekend! Good to hear you got some new glass. And yeah I guess I did see it first :-P

Didn't replace the front starphire, I actually polished out the scratches.


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