Carl's 180 reef build

[mr_X]

I like the garage floor too!

 

[Sniperhank]

Looking good! Both tank and the floor. Is that the epoxy garage floor stuff? I redid my parents basement with it.

 

[Reefnoob84]

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Heres another pic

 

[Reefnoob84]

So can I use this stuff. It doesn't say mold/mildew anywhere

 

[Reefnoob84]

So can I use this stuff. It doesn't say mold/mildew anywhere

Sorry forgot pic

 

[mr_X]

I doubt it. Call the manufacturer and ask them. They do not have to list on their products that they use mold/mildew inhibitors.

 

[scottayy]

What do you plan with the space on either side of the tank?

 

[Reefnoob84]

What do you plan with the space on either side of the tank?

I'm going to make shelves that block just the overflow and taper back to the end

Here's the progress do far today
got the silicone striped out, canopy built ready for trim, and doors cut.

 

[scottayy]

that is so nice. props!
does the canopy fit the tank only or will it go on top of the shelves

 

[Reefnoob84]

that is so nice. props!
does the canopy fit the tank only or will it go on top of the shelves

It fits the tank only

 

[scottayy]

That is so cool. Can't wait to see how it comes together with the shelves. I'm sure you'll make it look awesome.

Admiring your carpentry!

 

[Reefnoob84]

Well I finally f'ed up. With the crown moulding on the stand it's 2 3/16 of an inch too big! so the solution is to strip the moulding off the stand which will shrink the overall dimension 5 7/8 inches. I will make the top 3/4 of an inch big to accept 1/4 round to try for a smooth finish. I guess when we move I'll put some new crown on and get a piece of granite for the top.

 

[Reefnoob84]

Heres the tile we picked out its a granite tile 3/8" thick

 

[FTMMWS]

Looking good ..I love building stuff,and watching others do it..Great job so far

 

[Ziggy953]

Nice build! I'm looking forward to seeing this tank come together!

 

[Reefnoob84]

Durosos cleaned up very nice!

 

[Reefnoob84]

Got the new silicone in looking good. I pray it holds water! I'll fill it Thursday and let it sit for 9 days hopefully.

 

[Reefnoob84]

New silicone in pray it holds!

 

[Reefnoob84]

New silicone in pray it holds!

I forgot the pic again

 

[Reefnoob84]

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Frames for canopy


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Stand door