Tbelt's 180 gallon build

That looks fantastic! And like fischkid said, I'm never buying a stand again If I buy a tank and it comes with a stand, I'll probably disassemble it (or never assemble it) and keep it as a spare, or keep it as scrap wood. I definitely prefer a homemade stand with 2x4's or other framing type of lumber when compared to this 1/2" ply box holding everything up. I just don't trust those types of stands, even if they are meant to hold up a tank full of water and junk.

 

Thanks. To be fair I did not build the stand from scratch. I just rebuilt it by replacing the soft wood. I also took the center supports (fronts and backs) and replaced them with 3/4 inch wood that I knoched with a router top and bottom for support. Then just painted with texture and new brass hinges and knobs.

Thanks again

 

Thanks for the kind words. I really did not build the stand from scratch. See above post for a complete explanation

 

looks nice.. just your luck with the pump breaking...at least u are in no hurry...Ha why do u got to take a week off you are almost done arnt u...got any idea on aquascaping yet or even stocking?

 

just the fish, coral and rock from my 2 other tanks.

 

wow will that fill that hole thing up?

 

not completely but it will be a good start. I have some extra money budgeted for new corals and some rock but I will have a solid start. Maybe even a couple fish. First have to see what I need to get it going. Still need alot of new sand and a few other misc. items.

 

Lookin good dude and great score. I missed this thread.

 

Thanks. been kinda slow going upto this point but after I get the last few needed parts it should come together quickly.

 

well did the parts come in yet?