FTMMWS's 280 build ...

[FTMMWS]

Finally found a great deal on CL..had to drive a ways to get it....but here it is..
I thought my 125 was huge...
This things Dims are 84"x24"x32"...thats a 20 gallon next to it ,just to get an idea
This will be a slow going build at first but will take off soon enough..
Angels and tangs and triggers will make up the major stock,with some smaller fish mixed in..Really want a mystery wrasse and an australian multicolor dottyback

 

[Gubernaculum86]

Holy moly that's a massive tank. I am super jealous. I was looking into a 180 gal and was thinking that's big.
I really like ur choice in stocking, the big angels are absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to see how this comes out.

 

[Riley]

How much you swoop that up for?! Gunna be a awesome build

 

[HairlessPotter]

Subscribed. Can't wait to see how it turns out

 

[FTMMWS]

Well,i finished reinforcing the joists so the floor is supported now
Thats it,,i know its nothing exiting ,but hey ,whatever

 

[FTMMWS]

For my 2 followers ,,heres the frame for the stand...

 

[redsea]

Cool, can't wait to see this come along!

 

[ilostnemo]

looks good! cant wait to see more. huge tank. lol

 

[Gubernaculum86]

Looking good, any idea when ull be getting the rocks and water in it?

 

[Riley]

The things i would do to that! Looking good!

 

[FTMMWS]

Would love to have it all set up by the middle of October...heres hoping..

 

[dunder-head]

My god its huge! V jealous - cant wait to see how it turns out!

 

[slitherbomb]

Just out of curiosity, where would a person buy a tank that Is this big? Also, how do you build a stand? Lol

 

[FTMMWS]

Just out of curiosity, where would a person buy a tank that Is this big? Also, how do you build a stand? Lol

Well before i found this deal on CL i was close to buying from one of these 2 places
MyFishTank - Product List [ Aquariums > Rectangular ]

Aquariums

Glass cages also has them this big and up ,but i never really read anything good about them,,only bad reviews

The guy i got mine from had his custom made from his local LFS

You just build the stand ,,get the supplies and go at it

 

[slitherbomb]

Those links are really useful, I just wish they weren't freaking acrylic!

 

[Freshnoob1]

Subscribed. This looks awesome!

 

[FTMMWS]

Just dry fit the boards,,still needs lots of sanding to do

 

[Riley]

Love it! I kinda like low sitn tanks.. I have to use a stool to get in my 100 gallon.. I dont know if you said but what kind of filter you gunna run??

 

[FTMMWS]

Love it! I kinda like low sitn tanks.. I have to use a stool to get in my 100 gallon.. I dont know if you said but what kind of filter you gunna run??

Thanks
NK,,i'm still going to have to get on a stool to reach the very bottom(i'm 6'2 with long arms)..the stand is 2 feet tall and the tank is 32.5" with the trim...I really like the lower stand too,glad i did it this way..Perfect eye level when relaxing on the couch

I run an algae scrubber and thats it..I love it and have ran one for over a year on my current tank...

 

[HalfMoon B]

That stand looks amazing! Can't wait to see this come together!