finch6013 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I started building a stand for the 34g solana that is on its way. This is the first stand I have ever built and it came out really good. I am super stoked to get it all set up. A few pics along the way.... I forgot to take a pic of it finished and painted but when I bring it home to set up I will post more pics of the final result. The frame. Tank will sit 36'' at base Pic just after getting it skinned After trim After finishing the door and just before sanding and spakle I finished the stand with a semi gloss black and it came out looking really clean. Specially for a first. More pics to come as I get the tank and the rest of the goodies(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 dude, are you doing a garlic mod? very nice woodwork, once you have finished perfecting it, maybe i can tempt you to making one for my solana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 dude, are you doing a garlic mod? I noticed that too! He's been watching to much True Blood!! Nice work on the stand! looking forward to more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 This is at my parents house and they grew a lot of garlic this year that is out drying or something. Unfortunatly I have no room at my place to build anything. I really wish I would have taken a pic of the finished stand. I was tired and forgot. Once I get it home I will have more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_giantti Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Looking good. I liked how you covered the 2x4s. Looks very clean and its very creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 THE TANK AND LIGHTS HAVE ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks like christmas moring around here. The pic only shows the first minute of me rippin boxes open like mad. And the tank filled up with the 250w sunpod It will get placed in its final spot once I get the 75g out of here and get the stand brought over. For now its on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 B--It made it...obviously it didn't arrive busted!! Congrats...! Corals are in and opening and bathing...Your giant green acro lost a 3" arm, but all else is well...I'll mount the arm... How are you going to pick that tank up with water in it? Just couldn't wait...OK, get it cycled and we'll get your babies back to you... DrMerle(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 too bad on the green acro but oh well. such is life. my skinny blonde wife is really strong so she's gonna do the lifting(wife) I only filled it up to see it in action for a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 haha is she stronger than you? thats awesome that it didnt break during shipping thats a nice light but im happy with my outer orbit ..is that still the stock bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 stock bulb. Its not that blue in person. No she is no where near as strong as me but sometimes she thinks so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 are you gonna go phoenix or 20k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 probably stock bulb for a while. It comes with a pheonix dont it? I would like to have a 20k but I am affraid it wont put out enough light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 no it doesnt come with a phoneix..if only they did lol the stock bulb is kinda white and you gotta get a different bulb, atleast a phoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I guess I will be changing it. Maybe a pheonix. I will have to see who makes the best one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 well phoenix is the best 150w if you want alot of PAR and color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I ordered a pheonix 14k for my light. I hope its everything you say it is Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 well its the most used 150w bulb and its got alot of PAR and its a nice blue tone but not too blue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 thats what im running now in my tank..check out my tank to kind of see what it looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Generally speaking I don't like paint over wood but that looks pretty nice. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Looking awesome. Nice stand too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 I got water in it last night! I am now killing some aiptasia that has popped up. Pics of all three sides! hopefully the water will clear better. We used aragonite sand for this tank and I am worried it wont settle well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 looking good! oh im sure it will settle and work nicely but shouldn't you aim those K's up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 I will have at least one pointed up. I will be moving one of them to the side less viewed for better flow later. Right now they aren't even turned on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 I am deciding what to stock in the new tank. Currently we are thinking one or two tru perks, a flame angel, and considering a small copperband. The tank will be almost all sps with a few rics and shrooms/ small sofites maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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