Our first SW tank - 180 gal build
My apologies ahead of time, this may be a slow build. I'm a newb so feel free to offer some constructive critisism.
And now onto the main event... This is where the tank is going. We plumbed in a drain for simple water changes, as you can see in the center of the tank space. And yes, that is my sad, sad looking Christmas tree. I've had it for 8 years now and I love it :biggrin: : http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3537.jpg Cutting and modifying the stand's legs so that she fits into the wall: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3540.jpg Whipping together a quick stand base to raise the tank by 10". We did this so that the viewing level is more esthetically pleasing and also to have a 1 foot platform for us to do the upkeep. Also it just looks good and helps distribute the weight of this beast over a larger surface area. http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3541.jpg Baseboards removed: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3542.jpg Fitting in the stand platform: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3543.jpg Trying it on for size (that's nutella all over my kid's face. Haha, he loves the stuff!): http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3544.jpg |
Newly modified stand going on her new platform:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3550.jpg Got the tank on. It took two strong guys to lift this girl. Her dimensions are 6'X2'X2': http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3551.jpg Filling..: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3552.jpg |
More filling....:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3554.jpg http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3555.jpg Something that survived the 7 hour drive: http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_3556.jpg |
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Fits the space nice, the OSB under the tank concerns me, prone to swelling when wet, could cause a problem down the road. What are the plans for trim?
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I had some zoes on a rock that I had missed in a move and sat in the bottom of a rubbermaid tub for week. Threw it in the tank and a few days later they popped out again. Good luck on your tank build!
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Sweet!! Looks great so far! Adorable kid too btw!!
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Our family friend is a Jman carpenter and he is fabbing up the cabinet/trim pieces for us. Planning to do a full piece that will frame in the tank like a picture frame would. I can't decide if I want a full canopy piece or not.. |
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