My 125 African Cichlid build

josh010

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Well I came across a deal I couldn't refuse. Two 125gal tanks with stands for $300. One tank was a saltwater set up with two overflows at the corners and a custom built stand. Came with all filters and lights pumps etc. The other 125 is just an all glass tank that was a freshwater set up. Came with lights and stand, which had serious water damage. Which leads me to my build. First off I have never done any type of woodworking in my life, so this is all new to me. But I couldnt see spending 350 or more on a particle board stand.

Anyways so far the price tag of this stand is about 225 only because 115 was for a nice chop saw. What would a project be without some cool new tools anyways right??? Here it is so far. Tell me what you think suggestions whatever. Remember if it doesnt look good this is the first time doing any work like this so be nice haha. Although Im really proud of how its coming so far. Everything you see on the stand was cut and put together by yours truely.
 

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josh010

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finished the front and sides put on doors and one coat of stain.
 

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GrendelPrime

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looks fantastic so far but i have 1 question about the tank, with that much water damage to the stand did the tank have a leak at 1 time?
 

josh010

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No, the guy who had it before me had a HOB power filter when the pump cracked and it leaked water slowly on it for a few days before he found out. Since I bought the tank it was filled with no problems.
 

PEMfish

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I like the design of the stand frame. Have you considered putting trim on the top and bottom of the stand, give it a more finished look and hide the tank frame?
 

bbe22

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This is going to be a nice set. What kind of fw you going to do? And add pics as you go along please. :)
 
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