180 gal tank build... Day 1

[Vengitto]

thanks

Yeah definitely. That's the size I have and I love it. I like the extra width of the 180 but the height of 150's is awesome for viewing. Looking good!

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Thank you NigelK

 

[KevinB]

Vengitto,

Was curious what your construction was. Looks like doubled 2x4 around the top, and assume the same on the bottom with same on verticals? Sure it won't be top heavy?

Also from you and others on the forum, I was wondering if a tank of this size needs any considerations for placement. Lots of water, and lots of weight. Will normal home construction be ok for placement along a wall.

 

[Vengitto]

Vengitto,

Was curious what your construction was. Looks like doubled 2x4 around the top, and assume the same on the bottom with same on verticals? Sure it won't be top heavy?

Also from you and others on the forum, I was wondering if a tank of this size needs any considerations for placement. Lots of water, and lots of weight. Will normal home construction be ok for placement along a wall.

Its single 2x4 frame top and bottom. Corner vertical supports are two 2x4 on each corner vertical post with single 2x4 support in the middle on front and back.
As far as placement, I personally would not have the heart to put something this size anywhere but the basement on concrete floor. Hopefully someone can answer that who knows what they are talking about.

 

[Vengitto]

This is what it looks like

 

[Vengitto]

It's coming along...

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[doctordamen]

Looks great man!! Now you have me wanting to build a nice custom stand. Great idea for the little ledge on the front


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[Vengitto]

Looks great man!! Now you have me wanting to build a nice custom stand. Great idea for the little ledge on the front


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Thanks!

 

[Vengitto]

About done with canopy and stand... Now the real work begins!

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[Vengitto]

Slowly coming along


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[shellyx]

Would love a tank that size!
It's looking really good, what are you thinking of stocking it with?
Following along!

55 gallon elephant nose tank.
30 gallon vampire shrimp, green lace shrimp and snails.

 

[Vengitto]

Ready to cycle!!

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[NigelK8485]

Looks great! Nice background, how much space does it take up?


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[Vengitto]

Where the intakes are housed I lose about 4 or 5 inches... Otherwise maybe two inches


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[NigelK8485]

Where the intakes are housed I lose about 4 or 5 inches... Otherwise maybe two inches


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Nice man, know what you're throwing in there yet?


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[Vengitto]

Wife wants Green Terrors... I want a Rainbow Wolf. If her green boys can coexist with him then she can have them

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