AquaticEngineer Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Bring it on. I will be moving soon. Wich means more garage space for chop tops' date=' fish tank stands, and a cold water tank.[/quote'] (rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2)(rock2) That's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Tank is being built hope to have right after Christmas the dims are 48X48 with extrenal over flow 36 l X 6hX 4w the top has a 7 inch brace with a 35 inch opening. Stand is at the house all all primer and painted top mounted with 1/2 foam. Hope to have pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrybeck Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Frank - can you tell me your thoughts on paint vs. powdercoat for the steel stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerduck Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Frank - can you tell me your thoughts on paint vs. powdercoat for the steel stand?I can tell you mine but it would be an exterior opinion. Powdercoat unavoidably cracks and its not a matter of if, but when. Usually not seen by the naked eye. only do you notice after the rust starts creeping out. Limited colors but there are some nice ones if you want to pay for them the hottest ones Ive used are PPG METALLIC EFFECT POWDER COATINGS. They are unreal and stick a lot better than the traditional powders. I've done a ton of wrought Iron and I don't powder coat anything anymore. Interior would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike nickerson Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I can't wait to see your tank its going to be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike nickerson Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I can't wait to see your tank its going to be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Here are some random pics I was sent as it being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pnkrcklives Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 LOOKING GOOD!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Coming along nicely Frank! This is gonna be a sweet setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriz2fer Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Looks great Frank. Are you building it or having someone build it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Stand is in its final spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Looks good in its spot. Dare I ask how level the stand is once set into place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Up date.. Started to skin it I tried some of the cheap magnets from home depot but that didnt work so I when with four of these on each side.. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Round-Base-Magnet-3DXX8?Pid=search Here are some pics. All done Here is the color we are going with the wall is getting repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wish I knew you needed magnets. I have a box of rare earth magnets. My buddy scored them from his work supplier. You could hang a whole car from a metal plate if you wanted. Looking good Frank. Cant wait to see the final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I could use a few more if you got them... how can I get some??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Up all night and here it is now. You can see white on the coroners but I have trim to cover that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 The tank has arrived.. And sitting on the stand needed some cleaning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Looks great! Looking forward to seeing the progress of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 LOL any bigger and you would have needed a flatbed to move it. Is the sump going to be in the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefStar Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Looks good Frank!! Got to come over and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 So here is the start of the top..... I did the frame first then I'm going to skin it. I didn't want the light to high up so I did the light rack lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Trim is looking good. How goes the prosses of breaking down the old system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Haven't yet .... doing it this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 looking good bro!!!! wish I was closer to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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