And so it begins... ( update )

[Snoop Dog]

Well Ihave almost completed building my stand for my new tank 2x4 framed, (solid Maple exterior)

I always enjoy tagging along on other peoples threads as they start setting up there tank, so I thought I should start a thread, and start taking some pics.

I decided to go Cube, Dims will be 30 x30x 25, roughly 97 Gallons, I have had the tank custom made at Sea star with 1/2 glass and all the holes pre drilled. I have purchased a Dart for a closed loop pump. 2 inch intake and 4 drilled returns.

Overflow will be a 13 x 3 box down the center of the back with 2 x 1 inch stockman's 1 hole is also drilled for the return from sump. For a return pump I think Im gonna go with a blueline, Sump is 30x16x16, and a G3 skimmer. Lighting is 2 x 250 HQI hamilton pendants 14K.

Ill update pics as progress is made throught the next 2 weeks, I hope to have it set up and running by next weekend,

[Delphinus]

Dayum. Pretty nice woodwork there.

[geopod]

Hey snoop keep us posted with the pics man.I am curious now to see what it will look like.It looks awesome now I can almost imagine what it will look like when it is done.Looking at all the craftmanship you are entailing into it right now is crazy

george

[Funky_Fish14]

Wow, Snoop-dogg himself!

That woodworking is awesome! Did you make those designs, or did you use pieces that were incorporated into the stand's design?

I anticipate this being an awesome project!

Cheers,

Chris

[Snoop Dog]

I kinda saw something similar with the pilar idea on RC, drew up a plan ( in my head) and made it all out of 2x8 maple planks, lotta work...

Still gotta make the raised panel doors, but I might get a cabinet shop to do them because I could buy them cheape then what it would cost for me to make them

[Murminator]

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[inspector]

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[WWWD]

sweet setup brother, i held your overflow in place while it got sealed up. that is going to be one sweet ride! i cant wait to see more pics.

[Ruth]

OK so my next tank is going to be a cube - 48" X 48" and I'll take a stand just like that one! Awesome job and can't wait to follow along. Won't even attempt any of that bizzle snizzle talk as I'm too old.

[Beermaster]

Lookin good Snoop - cant wait to see the progress