280g Stand Build

[mfdrookie516]

Glad you checked. Looks like that one is made differently. Just thought I'd throw that out there to make sure.

 

[huma-huma]

Commercially built? I'm trying to figure out if you're building a tank stand or a house foundation

 

[e_murray]

Ha ha, we'll be pouring the foundation later tonight!

 

[e_murray]

Adjustable dado blade to cut the grooves and half inch cabinet ply and liquid nails =

Doors built!

 

[huma-huma]

Looking amazing!! Don't forget to poly everything, even the inside, it'll protect everything once you go saltie

 

[e_murray]

Yep, Got some nice stain and some gloss poly! I guess im in for it tomorrow!

 

[e_murray]

Aww crap, I just realized somethin...

The tank is drilled, I'm gonna have to cut out a notch for the plumbing, I bet my 2x4 frame is gonna be right in the way....

 

[huma-huma]

annnddd the first hurdle has been spotted...will our perseverent fishy friend hurdle it or straight face-plant through it...we shal see

 

[e_murray]

Stand Modification Idea...

One pic shows back side of stand, other shows front view..

Think this will work...

 

[huma-huma]

Does the plumbing actually sit up against the back of the tank? You should still be able to run a frame under the entire tank without it getting in the way that would def be a custom frame but those angles are gonna make for a lot of extra work

 

[e_murray]

After looking and measuring a bit more there was a inch and half so I was able to just cut out the holes, but I did add a extra support under there.

 

[e_murray]

Doors done, and put on.

 

[e_murray]

Stained and poly'd.

 

[huma-huma]

looks amazing...now put some freakin water and fish in it lol (jk please dont add fish)

 

[e_murray]

Well this is the last pic until its set up! I just got it into the house...

 

[huma-huma]

what size tank is to the left...it looks rediculously tiny compared to this behemoth

 

[e_murray]

LoL, Its a 100g, Yeah I thought that was pretty big when I got it, but this sitting beside makes it look miniature! I am so excited! Just gotta find me a pump that will work with the sump I have. My parents are telling me that I should be getting flood insurance for my house. HA HA!

Oh and I still have to build the canopy...but that's a project for another day!

 

[huma-huma]

wow! a 100g?? thats not even right. and although you need flood insurance, dont be surprised if the fire company knocks asking to borrow some water for a nearby house fire....youve only got 380 gallons of water between the 2 tanks...only

 

[e_murray]

Ha, I have another 125 on the other wall..

 

[huma-huma]

wtf?!? you know they shut Sea World down years ago right? Shamu alrready done went back to the ocean.....