Ford's 75 Gal. Reef Build: Up & Running PICS!

Hey i can post some construction pics if you want, later tonight. I am still not sure if i will need it cause my bio load will be really low for this tank. But if i see i need to start using it, i plan on putting it in the return section of my sump.

 

Some Progress... Stand is almost complete!

Its 24 inches deep, 52 inches long, and 30 inches high.



Its constructed by 4x4 corner posts and 2X6 beams cross members



The back...



The inside...



The whole stand is wrapped in 3/4" wood

 

looks good ;D that took alot of work

 

Very nice!

 

Looks very nice! I love the stand. Are you still thinking you'll paint it white? I think a nice natural stain would be very good. I tend to like lighter wood. I'm wondering if you're doing a lot of work under the tank and above for that matter that white may be a little tougher to keep clean? Just a thought....I was quite impressed with the deals you've gotten! Especially on those lights, that was a great deal!

 

3 weekends so far! thanks.

much appreciated

I was thinking about doing a natural stain but i think i might do an off white, like an almond color. I actually opted against white for that very reason. I have until the weekend to decide between paint and a natural finish. And yeah if it weren't for these sweet deals none of this would have been possible. I have easily saved close to $1000 thanks to Craigslist.

 

Looks awesome! I'm semi-local so I'll be following the build.

 

Made Some Progress! 3 coats of paint (rustoleum: exterior grade, almond color). And 3 coats of poly for the inside. All I have left to do is silicone the cracks on the inside to make it 100% water tight, and drill some holes for air movement, electrical, plumbing.

 

Looks nice......I see you spared no expense for the 3/4 inch ply. That stuff is solid. Nice looking stand for sure. Keep the pics coming : )

 

My father has been very anxious about having a large system in the house... he is only used to my 20 gal. So he has been insisting i take every precaution, such as hard plumbing, many leak tests, and of course a very beefy stand. But i definitely appreciate his help and concern. Thanks for the kind words, I will be setting this thing up soon and of course pics will follow close behind!