Aquarium Bar build

[danny zubot]

Well, I'm at it again. Since I haven't had any luck finding the tank I want within my budget I'm going to work with my existing 60 gallon cube. It's dimensions are 25x25x22". I've decided that I'm going to build a stand for it that doubles as a bar for my downstairs family room. For the past half a year it's been hidden away in my laundry room so that my kids can't get at it easily. Now I've had enough, and its time to bring it out into the open. Here's a shot of where it is right now.

[danny zubot]

First I had to rip up the carpet in the area where the bar will go. The carpet is pretty ugly so I'm glad to be rid of at least some of it. I painted the concrete floor just for looks, until I can afford to lay down hardwood in the entire house. I figure it will be better for the splashes that happen from time to time.

[danny zubot]

Here is the first part of the framing that will eventually become the bar.

[Veng68]

I see you already have the washroom set up

Cheers,
Vic

[danny zubot]

Haha, TIME!!!! It only took 3 minutes before someone commented on the potty. Don't worry, I'll move it before I move the tank. Like I said, concrete is better for the splashes.

[chris121277]

So what are the plans for how the bar / stand are going to look?

[danny zubot]

Just finished framing the canopy. Framers don't laugh, I'm' not a pro. I did manage to get it to within 95% plum and level. It's pretty sturdy too, more than enough to house my luminarc reflector and dual t-5 lights.

[Skimmerking]

wow that is it for pictures come on DANNY

[danny zubot]

What? What do you mean? I can't tell if you are being sarcastic.

[Skimmerking]

there