racefan Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 For some reason(Don't have a clue as to why) my first build/assembly thread got locked so I'll start part 2. I got the stand finished today & the tank drilled. I just have to paint the back of the tank black,wait for my pump & start plumbing.(clap)(clap) Here's the latest progress pics. TANK DRILLED Finished Stand.I need to get another knob for the right hand door(never could count very well,3 doors 2 knobs?) Here's the inside. I painted it white to reflect the light when I get my sump & start Cheato growing. I got the cheapest 12"x12" peel & stick floor tiles from Home Depot(36 cents ea) to use on the floor so when water spills it can be easily wiped up or evaporate for those lazy moods.Mounted a power strip in a easy to reach spot & made a GFI gang box & mounted to the rear wall. Next addition is going to be one of those white shower caddy baskets mounted to the inside of one of the doors. Just another inside view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwheeler Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Very nice. I really like the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hozer21 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wow nice job on the stand & the tank looks god as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Very nice work! like the stand very clean good job on the electrical and vinyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Very nice looking so far, I know a sump that may work perfect...(clap) Wait I think I saw you at me neighbors house earlier jacking a sump from his front porch-(scary) Looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Let me know if you need some cheato. I'll give you some to get you started when you're ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'm not sure why your thread was closed, I guess someone got over-zealous an figured we didn't need more build threads or something..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Here's an update finally. I got it plumbed & the 45 moved over to the 40B yesterday. I went with a Maxi Jet 4500 return pump(1175gpm) a BRS media reactor with GFO & carbon. A 22 gal sump. I had hopes that my Aqua C Remora skimmer would work on my sump for the time being but when it's in the cabinet I cannot get the collection cup off so if any on's looking there will be a nice skimmer with a Mag3 pump for sale soon. When I went to move the sand from the 45 it had a slight sulfur smell. i called SWF & Patrick said "if it smalls like sulfur, better go with new sand" so I put new live sand in & used all but 10 gals of the old water. I'm getting some micro bubbles from my returns though. It looks better than the pics make it look. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 looks great mike! You can't go wrong with dogs playin poker either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Roy There's kind of a funny story with that picture. If you will notice the wallpaper border is pool table themed. Well when my wife & I were repainting the downstairs I suggested that border.She said "what next a picture of dogs playing poker?" Well I just had to one up her, next to that is a picture of dogs playing pool.(we have a pool table downstairs so it all fits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 lol nice going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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