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04-03-2007, 05:15 PM
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Leaking tank, so time to rebuild!!
Well i've finally had it with my little 10 gallon Nano tank. It has had a slow leak around the top and bottom seams for about 6 months now. I think the tank has had a pretty good run, i've had it for 17 years now (only the last 3 have been setup up as a reef tank). Definitly good value for a ~$15 tank.
So this past week i've been geting materials together for a 20g high tank. I decided to make my own stand since i didn't like any of the ones commercially available. I built a 2x4 frame sheeted with 1/2" plywood, installed a shelf to store all my supplies/chemicals and made sure there was enough room at the bottom of the stand to hold another 10g tank. I was thinking maybe of doing a sump, but decided on having 2 seperate systems and run the 10g as a quarantine/ frag tank.I added a 5/4" solid maple ledge around the top of the stand and covered the rest with a simulated stone siding. Im pretty happy with the results Heres some pictures of my progress... oh and i tinted the back of the tank with some limo tint at the suggestion of canreef member Madico IMGP1882.jpg IMGP1871.jpg IMGP1869.jpg IMGP1867.jpg IMGP1880.jpg 
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04-03-2007, 05:53 PM
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Hey cool stand, I like that stone siding look. Hehe it sort of looks like a mini fireplace with the door off
 Nice work 
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04-03-2007, 07:19 PM
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yep, the product is called nextstone. it goes on in strips 4" x 48". Its very lightwieght and durable. I believe it it made of some high density urethane. Also adds an r value of 5.6 or something if you need it
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04-03-2007, 07:47 PM
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i think it might work, i've seen it used in shower applications. its just a matter of well making it uh... not float
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#9
04-03-2007, 07:49 PM
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