The Stand Project

[bigtyguyy]

I have started to build my new stand now for my 100 Gal 60 inch tank! Its all 2x4's with 2.5 inch deck screws and construction glue between some of the 2x4's. My old stand was to short and stood out way to much in the basement. The stand is about 3 feet high and 61inchs long. I have some pics of the beginning stages. I will keep posting as the project goes on this week!!!

 

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[robchuck]

Nice work! That's a very sturdy design you used; it's the same one that I used on my 300g.

 

[bigtyguyy]

hahaha i wanted it to with stand a bomb LOLOLOL you have any pics of your all done?

 

[robchuck]

Originally posted by bigtyguyy
hahaha i wanted it to with stand a bomb LOLOLOL you have any pics of your all done?
Same here!!! I know of several other guys using the design and it holds very well. There couldn't be much worse than waking up to find hundreds of gallons of water on the floor because a chintzy stand collapsed.
I look forward to seeing this tank all set up!
I don't have any pics yet other than the ones in my thread in the reef forum.

 

[bigtyguyy]

where are these pics?

 

[bigtyguyy]

ya alright we lost them on the grade. I will post the pics when i get home from my vacation!

 

[bigtyguyy]

Originally Posted by bigtyguyy
ya alright we lost them on the grade. I will post the pics when i get home from my vacation!
I am going to take the pictures tonight! I just have been soo busy lately that i forgot about my fank...
The pics will be up sorry guys for such a long wait!

 

[bigtyguyy]

Theres a little more done now then before but not much. Just a little Pine on the sides. I still have to do the doors and paint it. I will keep posting now that im back working on it.

 

[bigtyguyy]

Heres a few more pictures of what i have done in the last couple days. I am getting my tank drilled hopefully tomorrow for $10 a hole! Im doing 2 1.5 inch holes in either corner at the top for my overflow down to my sump. Im to afraid of getting the bottom drilled for a proper overflow. I am getting extremely good with acrylic now. I found out i can make anything now with it and a little heat! Anyways enjoy!

 

[bigtyguyy]

heres the Sump Pictures

 

[bigtyguyy]

Just finished the Sump. All the baffles are in and ready to go. Im heading out to get my 2 bulk heads and from the sounds of it, it wont get drilled untill early next week. Oh well

 

[hurt]

Looking good

, How big is that DT, and what type of reef do you plan on doing?

 

[bigtyguyy]

DT? :notsure:

 

[hurt]

DT=Display Tank, but after reading your first post it's a 100g. So what type of reef do you plan on doing?