20 gallon setup from the ground up
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So first things first the stand frame
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The finished picture isn't finished only holes pre drilled into the top but fits so nicely it'll stay on its own..ill screw it together when I get a new bit getting tired of this old one stripping screws lol
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The finished picture isn't finished only holes pre drilled into the top but fits so nicely it'll stay on its own..ill screw it together when I get a new bit getting tired of this old one stripping screws lol
carey
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Following along. Good luck!
andresdeo
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Nice work, definitely following.
Wy Renegade
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Tagging along as well. Not that it probably needs it beings how its only a 20gallon, but a second 2x4 outside the set you have would make it sturdier and help with stability. Course you'll deal with the stability issues with the oak skin as well.
Ya I thought about that but I can stand on any board and it ain't going nowhere but it did cross my mind to put a 1x2 on each side to give the oak a lil more reinforcement so anytime it gets moved I don't have to worry as much about cracking it if I bump something....almost home though so ill update when there is more news lol
Bad news : / ... my GF shook the can of stain for the frame instead of stirring it and now it won't dry right so before I do anything else I have to sand the frame and get the layer of oils off of it... this is why I tend to do everything on my own. then the only person to blame is me lol
So what do you guys think should the trim be dark or blonde the panels are red mahogany... I was originally gonna go dark but after seeing it starting to come together I'm thinking a lighter look would make the panels pop a lil more... all opinions would be great especially a picture or two 
Finished the trim and front panel all that's left is to cut access holes,stain, and fit back panel then on to plumbing....the last few photos I tried to show how I get inside the cabinet..the front panel slides up and out....so what does everyone think so far?
TheCrazyFishLady
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Looks great! I love the contrast.
TheCrazyFishLady
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Well, I think it looks very nice this way.
So, are you planning to build the tank too? haha
So, are you planning to build the tank too? haha
No lol I'm gonna use a 20H but I am gonna build the sump underneath and a canopy to match. like the title says I'm building this from the ground up lol ... I will be however starting another build for a 56 gallon pentagon corner tank also from the ground up including the acrylic tank
Wy Renegade
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Nice job! I originally didn't like the idea of the blond trim on the mahogany, but after seeing it, I have to say it looks pretty good. I like how you covered the bottom plastic strip on the tank and assume you will also do that on the canopy.
Cabinet entry idea is interesting, although I do have some concern about humidity effects inside the stand, especially if you run an open sump. Just something to think about ~ maybe a ventilation fan? Salt creep may also become an issue down the road, making it difficult to slide that panel out. Again, just thinking out loud so to speak. Nice job on the build thus far.
Cabinet entry idea is interesting, although I do have some concern about humidity effects inside the stand, especially if you run an open sump. Just something to think about ~ maybe a ventilation fan? Salt creep may also become an issue down the road, making it difficult to slide that panel out. Again, just thinking out loud so to speak. Nice job on the build thus far.
