New acquisition!
 

Just acquired a pair of new tanks. Larger one is around 72 gallons. Smaller will be modified to be sump. 30 gallon tank for that one. Lots of work ahead, including acquiring new lights, equipment, building a stand, plumbing, etc.

Will try to keep things updated.

But first, a shot of my small 23 gallon.

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And now a couple shots of the new tanks

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So after discussing things with my girlfriend and another friend of mine, I did this rough sketch up of a stand to hold these two tanks, along with a 10 gallon tank to use as an auto top off tank.

I would love to get some feedback on this thanks.

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So today is the day I start cleaning the scale off the inside of the glass. Using diluted vinegar solution, a pair of razor blades, and lots of paper towels.

I must say, it's not as hard as I half expected it to be. And it looks a lot better. Here is a progress picture showing the scaled and cleaned glass.

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Nice! Looking good. Stand looks good too, and I like the idea of the small shelves for food and such. Maybe throw the electronics in there too? Only thing I would change is larger doors for maximum access to the sump.

Thanks wardog. I think we may actually mix the small door on the side for food etc, nix the end door with sliding tray, and go with three doors and perhaps a drawer on the front.


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Tank is cleaned up except for a little bit of debris left in the bottom. Picked up some Krylon Fusion today and did three light coats along the back, bottom and plumbing side of the tank. Didn't want to go with any more coats as I really liked the marbled look that was appearing.

Was a beautiful day to use the paint. Nice and hot so it made for quick drying times.

Here is what I meant about the marbled look.

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And here we are with a couple shots after moving the tank back inside.

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I'm thinking at this point I need to get this topic renamed and use it as a proper build thread. Maybe one day haha


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Love the stand! A real classic look to it :)

Which one? The kitchen table it is sitting on? Or the one I sketched up to build?


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The antique oval one :)

Haha. Sell it to you cheap. $50? Pickup in ne Calgary.


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