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My 29 gallon reef tank build

post #1 of 33
11/14/11 at 4:23pm
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I picked up my tank today after being on layaway sense yesterday.

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post #2 of 33
11/14/11 at 4:24pm

Nice, I like the background.

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post #3 of 33
11/14/11 at 4:45pm

sweet.....do u still have that other tank?

 

Ur stand looks a bit small though for the tank?!!?!

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post #4 of 33
11/14/11 at 4:49pm

Very nice. That background is cool. +1 on 1guydude's questions.

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post #5 of 33
11/14/11 at 5:31pm
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the 55 is empty in the storage room(i moved), thought a 29 gallon was more apropriat for my parents house, not a whole lot of space for large tanks. The stand is to small for the tank, the tanks just a bit too long lol But its a wood stand and capable of holding it im shure. It sits on it fine.

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post #6 of 33
11/14/11 at 6:11pm

I'm not sure if I would use that stand...

 

I've set up square 30g tanks with only two sides supported, but they sprung leaks really easily. I would suggest getting a little piece of plywood cut and painted and screwed down to the top of the stand. I'de even go so far as to add a piece of styrofoam just to make sure any imperfections are leveled out. But, it's up to the aquarist. :D

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post #7 of 33
11/14/11 at 6:16pm
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Good point Snake, i think i will do that. I just didnt want to buy a new stand.

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post #8 of 33
11/14/11 at 6:27pm

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post #9 of 33
11/14/11 at 6:48pm

better yet id put a 2x4 under the tank on that side!

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post #10 of 33
11/14/11 at 6:56pm

Tank looks good.  I'm kind of partial to the background, myself.  Agreed with the others.  Personally I'd ditch the stand for that tank.  Leaving the sides hanging over the edge is a sure fire way to wind up with the tank failing along the joints.  The plywood will help, but really you want all 4 corners and sides to be perfectly supported.  Otherwise you're taking a bit of a gamble.

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post #11 of 33
11/15/11 at 7:06am

Yep. I still don't think you should use that stand. But, use what you got. I'm sure you will be moving out again soon enough. 

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post #12 of 33
11/16/11 at 11:57am
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hmmm, i might look into a new stand, im going to start the cycle after chrismas. In the mean time im going to buy equitment for it, new filter, power heads, heater, lights $$$

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post #13 of 33
11/16/11 at 12:05pm
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Dad and i are talking about building a stand and canopie for it!!! =D he knows how to build things. i just need to buy the wood and tools and paints and stuff.

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post #14 of 33
11/16/11 at 3:32pm

Very kool....lil father and daughter time!

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post #15 of 33
11/16/11 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by 1guyDude View Post

Very kool....lil father and daughter time!

yep yep yep... sounds great!!!!
 

 

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post #16 of 33
11/17/11 at 11:21pm
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Well, change of plans, this morning i bought a nice stand i found online, just needs to be painted. Cant wait till it gets here!

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post #17 of 33
11/18/11 at 6:15am

Yay. Can't wait to see it! 

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post #18 of 33
11/18/11 at 2:57pm
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 View Post

Yay. Can't wait to see it! 



me too!

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post #19 of 33
11/18/11 at 4:51pm

even better, imo... im not that handy! lol

id rather just buy it.

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post #20 of 33
12/14/11 at 12:30pm
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i havent been on here in awile, time for an update :) I got that stand about a week after i orderd it, perfect size for the tank. Im Going to Start on this agian after the new year.

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