46 Bowfront Custom Stand Rebuild

[aquaworld75]

Just wanted to share my rebuild on my 46 gallon bowfront stand.
I have step by step on how to modify the stand to acomodate a 20 Long sump tank....
http://webpages.charter.net/josem706/bowfront.html
(the tank is for sale in the classified section if you are interested)
Let me know if you have any questions about the build.
Here is the finished product:

 

[sign guy]

lots of questians first off did you drill the tank or did it come like that?

 

[sign guy]

ok I just viewed the link and have come to the conclusion that you are my new hero

 

[aquaworld75]

The tank has 3 holes drilled in it.
- top left corner for overflow to another tank/refugium
- Lower center for return and drain line. Section where the black plexiglass overflow is.
Aquarium Outfitters here in Athens, GA did the drilling and plumbing.
The plumbling is simply 1/2 inch PVC with flex outputs in four different locations for better circulation.
I noticed you are in GA. They have another store in Lawrenceville...they can probably help you with the drilling.
Let me know if you need all their contact info or other questions

 

[sign guy]

Yeah I am about 30 min south of atlanta
where did you get the overflowbox at? and how much did all the plumbing cost ( if you dont mind ). also I noticed that you have no baffles in your fuge how does that work? Ill think of more questians

 

[sign guy]

I can only think of two lfs in Lawrenceville under the wave aquatic pets and the aviarium where is aquairium out fiters?

 

[dueces]

Nice job...I had the same problem. When is all glass going to make a better stand for the 46g and maybe a nice canopy...

 

[aquaworld75]

AGA will have a better stand when they hire me .....
I am also building a canopy right now...
The aquarium outfiitters is located on hwy 78 in Loganville (sorry not lawrenceville) at the intersection of hwy 81 and hwy 78 right next to the Qt gas station.
The sump does actually have baffles in it. 3 baffles one up, one down and one up. I had a skimmer on the first side then a mag 9 return on the other side.
The box the lfs supplied during the build. They charged me i think $120-140 for the drilling and all the parts and assembly.

 

[scsinet]

Originally Posted by sign guy
I can only think of two lfs in Lawrenceville under the wave aquatic pets and the aviarium where is aquairium out fiters?

There is also Under The Wave on Satellite, and Nemo Fish (pathetic), just an FYI.

 

[sign guy]

I agrea nemo is pathetic and would never buy a fish there but they can get a new 210 aga for 650$ and a ss210 for 170$

 

[murray bmf]

Impressive! Nice job on both the tank and stand. I wish I had skills like that!

 

[aquaworld75]

Thanks murray BMF
Impressive! Nice job on both the tank and stand. I wish I had skills like that!
Below are the beginning steps of the canopy..it is about done...But this shows you how to make the front curve section. Trace 3 lines on a 1x10 evenly spaced then cut with a jig saw. Then nail to rectangle frame for rear and sides..Then bend 1/4 inch plywood around the front...