New stand for 50 gal FOWLR

[BMW Rider]

nice look, how did you cut the curve on your door styles?
I think the supports on the sides under the top and the lid add a nice touch. what are you plans for finnishing it?

The arched door rails are simple to do. I just dadoed a deep groove in the rail for the panel, then rough cut the arch on the bandsaw followed by sanding on the drum sander. The panel is cut square on top. I have also done them by just using a piloted bit to rout the groove after cutting the arch, but then you need to cut the panel to match. This way was easier.

I plan to stain the wood to a medium brown tone then apply several coats of low luster poly. The inside will get a couple of coats of white melamine paint.

How many fish do you bring in ? All Koi's ?

Actuall no Koi's, just six pond comets. My pond is not big enough to hold koi when they get larger. The comets are all five years old now, and the largest is about 10". The tank I use for them is a 60 gallon with just a Fluval 403 filter. Not the best setup for marine, but it's only for a little longer.

I still need to get all the equipment for this new on. I have most of it ordered, but still need fans and lighting. I will also have to build another skimmer. I was going to use the one from my reef tank and replace it with a larger one, but that one won't fit in this stand, it's too tall.