Scotts 150g Tank Build

[swavings]

Well here we go, first a 75g and now upgrading to a 150g

Here we start 3.5.10 through 3.6.2010

Tank just picked up

Tank just picked up from the side

Tank after first razor blade scrap

Tank after first razor scrap side

Tank stand materials just arrived - 2x4 - 2x6, 4x4, and some cherry plywood

Tank stand build 1

Tank stand build 2

Tank stand build 3

Tank stand hardware

Tank after cleaning

Tank after cleaning side

 

[swavings]

Scotts 150g Tank Build part 2

The stand is left the house to get all of the cherry siding done.

Time to build a couple of pillars for some sweet aqua scape

Pillar 1

Pillar 1 different view

Pillar 2

Clean tank 1

Clean tank 2

Now I am off to the Sump, I just have a old 60 gallon that I am going to part off in 3 be back tomorrow

 

[phishmonkey]

Sweet,looking good

 

[mattmike0405]

Sweet! Your upgrading while I'm downsizing lol. Can't wait to see this done. I like the pillars. Thats what I want to do.

 

[swavings]

Thanks guys. The stand will be done tomorrow except for the stain, and the molding.

Then will get it in the house with the tank and start the plumbing.

Looking for a 1/3 hp chiller if you know of anyone.

 

[swavings]

Here is the stand with the face plate.

I am going to now finish the molding etc and then look to stain tomorrow. I will post some pics today of the stand before stain.

 

[swavings]

Here is the tank with all the Cherry Siding, and the doors, just need to put on the molding and the hinges and stain today. I will get more pics tonight.

Stand - doors look off, but once the hinges on it will be even

Molding

 

[mattmike0405]

Sweet bro! I really like this!

 

[swavings]

3.8.2010

So I was able to finish the stand completely, without stain and molding.

I am going to do the staining tomorrow, it got to cold outside this evening.

Here is the stand, with all siding, the top and the doors with hinges.

This thing is a beautiful beast!

Here are the pics of the stand

Side view

Stand with the doors open

 

[danny monster]

awesome

 

[nicodim55]

nice job

 

[nicodim55]

3.8.2010

So I was able to finish the stand completely, without stain and molding.

I am going to do the staining tomorrow, it got to cold outside this evening.

Here is the stand, with all siding, the top and the doors with hinges.

This thing is a beautiful beast!

Here are the pics of the stand

Side view

Stand with the doors open

I should had you built my stand:rock:

 

[danny monster]

update

 

[swavings]

I just didnt have the time to do the stain, 9am tomorrow morning we will begin, and then put it in the house to finish the molding

 

[mattmike0405]

Awesome!!

 

[swavings]

3.10.2010

Staining has begun.

Here is the first side of the stand

 

[R-nel]

nice job

 

[swavings]

Sorry, been very busy. Here are a few more pics, before the full tank shot is done. Within the week.

Here is the stand before clear coat without doors.

Stand on its back right before clear coat.

Stained Canopy before clear coat.

Next pics will be of the canopy, tank and stand together.

Next pics. setup...

 

[WestHillsReefer]

look great man! stand and canopy look sick cant wait for this thing to be up and running !

 

[swavings]

Here is the tank stand and canopy completed.

I have to just do the plumbing and add the doors.