40 Breeder Peninsula Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by TURBOFREAK403, Jul 11, 2012.

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  1. TURBOFREAK403

    TURBOFREAK403 Astrea Snail

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    Base is done, well built. not stained or polyed.

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    This is removable side

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    tomorrow i will be building the back portion of tank and lighting arm.

    Thanks for all the kind words!!
     
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  3. TrialandError

    TrialandError Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Nice build thread and stand. Just a question though. Don't you need to have air circulating in the sump area so it don't get to hot?
     
  4. TURBOFREAK403

    TURBOFREAK403 Astrea Snail

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    the back will stay open and if heat becomes an issue ill put vents in panels
     
  5. TURBOFREAK403

    TURBOFREAK403 Astrea Snail

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    just ordered some bulkheads, ball valves, gate valve, hole saw and return kits from gl*******s.
     
  6. TURBOFREAK403

    TURBOFREAK403 Astrea Snail

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    Little update, waiting on gl**************s shipment which should be here tuesday to start the plumbing.
    Gotta build the light, do plumbing, build sump then test system

    let me know what you guys think.
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Awesome cabinet. You did a great job on it. What color stain will you be using?
     
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  9. TURBOFREAK403

    TURBOFREAK403 Astrea Snail

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    thanks, im hoping to be matching my houses trim color witch im not sure name.

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    tough to see color but if i cant match it i will be going with just an accent color.
     
  10. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Beautiful and great work. Looks like someone thinks it is a great home too.
     
  11. jesmontb

    jesmontb Flamingo Tongue

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    if you cant match it, go for a dark walnut color, i used that on mine and love it, great accent to almost anything
     
  12. TURBOFREAK403

    TURBOFREAK403 Astrea Snail

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