Fishboy's Tank Build (1 Viewer)

[fishboyt]

Cool! Now I know where to rent a hole saw for MY tank!

You know, if you just want a basic minimal trim, I did see some plastic trim at the hardware store that would probably work to just cover the edge of the tank. It would just need some black paint, and if you cut it right in the corners, you can use one solid piece for the front and both sides. And 1/2 of one piece for the back. What is the thickness of the glass?

7/16".

 

[fishboyt]

How far from the top of the tank should I drill for the overflow?

 

[flexrac]

about a quarter of an inch from the trim.

 

[fishboyt]

about a quarter of an inch from the trim.

Sweet, thanks!

 

[flexrac]

 

[fishboyt]

Achievements of today:

Tank has been drilled (decided not to go with beananimal).

Overflows have been plumbed.

Tank has been euro-braced.

 

[RocketSurgeon]

I did have a little more expense going with BeanAnimal, but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat, and not look back.

 

[flexrac]

me too!

 

[flexrac]

Achievements of today:

Tank has been drilled (decided not to go with beananimal).

Overflows have been plumbed.

Tank has been euro-braced.

build thread with no picks is not a build thread, it's a discussion. now get to taking pics and posting.

 

[The Reef Whisperer]

build thread with no picks is not a build thread, it's a discussion. now get to taking pics and posting.

I was thinking the same thing... WHERE'S THE PICS

 

[fishboyt]

I knew I couldn't get away with it for much longer. I'll take pics when I can.

 

[fishboyt]

Should I get rid of the silicone around to top of the tank near the euro-brace?

CAT!

 

[flexrac]

Looks really good, how about the leds on the floor.

 

[fishboyt]

The black box? That's the canopy from my 40Br, which has T-5s. I'm going to use it for a couple of months before I get all my LEDs.

 

[Copingsaw]

Looks like a great start. Keep us updated.

 

[fishboyt]

A couple of people requested pictures of the set-up at the frag swap, and since I feel the tank is mature enough, here they are:

Yes, the tank is off center because it mysteriously moved about 1-1/2" after being filled up. :?

LEDs

 

[flexrac]

Looks good, you think you got enough rocks in that tank?

 

[The Reef Whisperer]

IS that the tank you got from me?

 

[fishboyt]

Looks good, you think you got enough rocks in that tank?

Not sure. Do you think so? I can add more in the sump if you think there isn't enough biological filtration.

 

[fishboyt]

IS that the tank you got from me?

Sure is! You like?