madsalt Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Wow nice tank and stand. I did the same in building my stand. Every time I walk by it I get a great feeling of knowing that I built it. This was the first time I ever attempted something like building a stand to hold a 180 gallon tank. The cedar looks amazing. I can't wait to see how everything looks, I will definitely follow this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Update! She's full of water and running. Standalone fuge and the skimmer/return sump went together like a dream. The plumbing tried to show its' backside, but I beat it into submission. The lights are just "temporaried" on, so that I can see what I'm doing in the tank. I'll start on the rest of the cabinetry this week. These are my lights. I'll be getting another pair just like this. So, that's where I'm at right now. Skimmer is up and running, everything looks good. Dead shrimp are in the tank, so is the seed rock. It's off to the races now.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Looks awesome Sherita! Looking forward to the build of this system! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Sherita, that is really nice! Great work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 You my friend are very crafty. Looking super good. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOceanTraveler Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Sherita, Love the aquascape and WOW on the stand. Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Looks great sherita. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Finished up the woodwork on the canopy! Then got it up on the tank, lights are mounted, and got the canopy doors done! Cleanup crew is ordered. Lots of hair algae and pods in the tank. Water params look good. Once I finish the fuge lighting, and get the stand doors built it will be time to start stocking this bad boy. I can hardly wait. Partial stock list (subject to change without notice, LOL) Blonde Naso male with streamers Desjardini Sailfin Yellow Eyed Kole Tang Hawaiian Flame wrasse trio Exquisite Fairy Wrasse Yellow Coris McCloskers Flasher Carpenters Flasher Potters Wrasse Chaoti Wrasse pair Purple Queen Anthias harem Pearly Jawfish Pyramid Butterfly (maybe) Black Leopard Wrasse Cleaner Wrasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Looks great. I know it will be filled in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 *whistles* That is nice! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 looks great sherita. fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That is awesome aquascaping. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneroller Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 That's an awesome fish city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looks great! Question (or 3. And I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere.); Is it camera angle or does the chamber on the left only have an inch left in it? What are you doing for overflow capacity in the event of a power outage? Siphon break way up high on your returns/drains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looks great! Question (or 3. And I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere.); Is it camera angle or does the chamber on the left only have an inch left in it? What are you doing for overflow capacity in the event of a power outage? Siphon break way up high on your returns/drains? Robb, it's the camera angle. Since the beast is in my bedroom, I have limited operating capacity with the camera For overflow I have at least 15g capacity in the sump, I also have siphon breaks high in the overflows, and a check valve installed as a safety backup of sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Woot! Got the stand doors done and the magnets on the doors installed. Once the finish dries and I get the magnets installed on the stand, the cabinetry is done! All that is left is to build the lights for the fuge, and then start stocking. Yeah BABY, it's about to start taking shape :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Woot! Got the stand doors done and the magnets on the doors installed. Once the finish dries and I get the magnets installed on the stand, the cabinetry is done! All that is left is to build the lights for the fuge, and then start stocking. Yeah BABY, it's about to start taking shape Photos!!! We need photos!! What are your plans for your fuge lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Annnnnddd...............DONE. Fuge lights are just cfl floodlights from home depot, 5200k. Grows macro like crazy. I built an acrylic bracket so that I can hang three of them over my fuge. Lighting is reversed from the tank, so that it helps stabilize my ph. As soon as the hair algae gives it up, it will be time to start stocking. Whee!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 What a beautiful and stunning aquarium and stand. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veni Vidi Vici Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 That looks fantastic! and it smells good too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 And here is the view from my desk this morning. Not fully stocked yet, but looking pretty **** good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Really **** good, I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherita Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Finished the last of the woodwork today. I trimmed out the corners of the tank with red cedar lathe, so now the silicone joints are hidden. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo59 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Impressive wood working! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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