pantherguy30 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Wanted to add some pics of my tank build. Hopefully it will be filled within the next month???? Just have the face left to make and then the top. (rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Nice woodwork! Looking forward to seeing this progress. Im really liking all the cube tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 That woodwork is some of the best I've seen! Nice job. Oh and the tank's not bad either.(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfly Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Wow, that woodwork is slick. What'd you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 I used white maple, and purple heart for the top. The sides and back are a maple ply. The front face which isn't pictured is white maple aswell. I keep learning the hard way on building this thing. The stand has almost cost me as much as the tank alone. But hey its custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 You did a great job! Will you put some sort of finish on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yeah I plan to put a clear or next to clear finsh on it when I'm all done. I'll have pics of the door in a few days. It will look like the top but with several pieces of stained glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Almost Finsihed Here are a couple pics of the door and some of the stained glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 wow, beautiful inlay did you do that work yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 yeah this all started out as 4/4 lumber. It's been a lot of fun making this stand. Can't wait to put some water in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Panther - I'm an aspiring woodworker myself, and I have to say I'm in awe. That is really beautiful, and very well crafted. I wish I could crank out projects like that. My hat's off to you, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Whats funny about this project is I started it with a table saw and a biscuit jointer, and a router. I now have a 6" joiner w/ stand, a belt sander, 20 + clamps, router table, and a bunch of other small tools to get this thing done. It seems as if I needed a new tool for just about every step of this thing. After I get the tank started I promised my wife I would make a dining room table so I wouldn't get in trouble for purchasing all those tools. LOL Thank you all for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Agreed! Incredible work. I have been wood working for years and don't think I have done a project quite as beautiful as yours! Excellent! Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Verey nice work...(rock2) Can't wait to see the whole thing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 And now you gotta show us the table when you start it!!! (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 And now you gotta show us the table when you start it!!! (laugh) Whoa lets finish the tank first then move on(laugh) Stand looks good keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow...I myself have built a thing or two...nothing to compare to your woodworking though! I as well enjoy how tools seem to appear as the project delves on! I have a ton of "one use" tools for specific projects! Keep the pics coming. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 The stand is finished. Now it's time to put it all together. I should have it up and running by December. I still have to get a light and return pump for it but hey, I'm a little bit closer to putting water into this thing.(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Sweet looking stand(rock2) What type of light are you looking to run on he system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Wow, that's a really impressive stand. You should be very proud of that!!! I can't wait to see more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I really like the cube tanks! What are the dimensions of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 great work! Can't wait to see more pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Should have some pics up of the tank within a few weeks. the tanks inside the house now. Did a leak check on all the system and everything checked out! Just need to make a few trips back and forth to the local Lowes to fill up my tank w/ some 5 gal water jugs. Since I dont have a ro system as of yet. I'm running a Lumen Max 3 250w hqi fixture w/ a XM 1500k 250 w hqi bulb off of a PFO hqi ballast. I ran 1" flex spa tubing back to the two 1/2" returns all powered by the Eheim 1262 pump. I had to throttle the pump back a ton so my living room didn't sound as though I had a waterfall in the middle of it! Other than that I need to find about 40-50 pounds of live rock and sand and I'm ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherguy30 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Almost There Ok here are a few pics of the tank inside the house. I know it's not the best location but since the overflow is on the back it seems to stick out too far from the wall. (wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Tank is looking SWEEEEET(rock2) Just my thoughts but that pendant should be out of the canopy. I am partial to no canopys as my tank is that way(laugh) Dont hate me(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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