100 gallon rimless build thread-UPDATED Stand done

The only thing I've expeirenced with that is water and salt creep getting in between the glass and it and it looks like absolute crap! Plus ill just tint it and forget about it

 

The benefit of the sheeting is also the downfall- easy to remove.

 

I was thinking of using Plasti Dip, so if i wanted to i could peel it off

 

Keep in mind, Any light that reaches into that overflow box will give potential for algae growth.

It's very cool you've been given the opportunity to 'repair' a cheap, broken tank. Although once you're done it will look Far from cheap. Cant wait to see it up and running once you're done. K+

 

Ya, I've been thinking of fabricating a top for the overflow box, some acrylic that just sits on top

 

Been working on the stand a little while I wait for my silicone to come in the mail, I got the bottom wood out on for the sump tank and framed the bottom in 2x4s, I need a new piece of plywood for the top and I plan on skinning it in 1/8" birch or oak, I was thinking of using finishing nails and glue to attach the skin, sound good? Ill be ordering doors from a cabinet company soon

 

1/8 is quite thin. It's not supporting anything, so that isn't a concern. I think the thicker wood will look nicer once it's sanded and stained. I typically use 3/4" as a skin.

 

Maybe ill up it to 1/4, I don't want it to be very thick but I think 1/4 will do without warping

 

I used 1/8 for skin and it looked great. Didnt need much sanding at all. For attaching I just glued and clamped. One thing I really like about the glueing is that there are no holes and my lateral stability is AMAZING.

I used gorillia wood glue but be wary about dripping because once you are there its tough to clean up and really shows with stain.

 

Thanks!! I might use a few nails for the part that will be covered by molding anyways!