DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront

DrHank · 11-04-2007, 09:20 PM

Well folks, I finally made it to Punta Gorda on Saturday and picked this up.

This is the FREE set-up that I got. Additionally it had, lights, skimmer, chiller, calcium reactor, sump, pumps, controller, etc. In other words, everything. It needs a good clean-up and I'll probably build a bow stand for it. I'll try to keep you posted as the build continues.

GeeWizzItsMe · 11-04-2007, 09:22 PM

YOU LUCKY DOG! What lights, skimmer, etc? Can't wait to see it up!

dobejazz · 11-04-2007, 10:07 PM

Congrats what a deal

Dentoid · 11-04-2007, 10:32 PM

Hank is this going to be your QT!

tbittner · 11-04-2007, 10:41 PM

Beautiful! I'm really interested in how you would go about building a bow front stand though.

DrHank · 11-04-2007, 10:51 PM

Thanks folks. No Scott, not a QT, maybe a FOWLR. My wife wants a full sized angelfish, a snowflake eel, and a lionfish. We'll see.

As far as a bowfront stand is concerned, the back and sides would be the same as a rectangular stand. The front would have to be made like the ribs in a ships hull and the doors in a similar fashion. The front would be finished with 1/4" A/C plywood. the doors would have to be curved as well.

tbittner · 11-04-2007, 11:32 PM

The curving part is where I get lost.

Do you soak the wood and gentle apply pressure in order to get it to bend?

PEMfish · 11-05-2007, 12:18 AM

I`v heard smoking or was it steaming the wood works. But as it cools / drys, Would it just flatten out and tear off? Could just make the doors out of many narrow vertical pieces and then sand it smooth.

AQTCJAK · 11-05-2007, 01:00 AM

That will make a nice addition

DrHank · 11-05-2007, 05:33 AM

Top and bottom will be a double layer of 3/4" plywood traced to match the tank. uprights will be 2X4s. The front and sides will be sheathed in 1/4" plywood then painted satin black to match the tank. Trim will be molding wrapped to the contour of the cabinet.

At least, that's what I'm planning.

JFK_Jr · 11-05-2007, 05:56 AM

Very nice indeed...

That is really a nice stand. Is it in good condition?

I'd put the money and time you will spend on building a new stand into getting a matching tank for it.

I hope to see your project develop...

DrHank · 11-05-2007, 06:52 AM

It is a nice stand is in very good condition. Perfect for a 180 gallon. Made of Oak. Will sell after I've made the new stand. I love to woodwork. Made the stand and hood for my 210 as shown in DrHank's Tank chronicle.

Gina · 11-05-2007, 06:54 AM

Free! Can't ask for a better deal than that!
Looking forward to seeing it set up.

BigAl07 · 11-05-2007, 07:58 AM

SCORE! Good job buddy! That bowfront stand will be a BEAR to make but will be SO worth it!

You can "Steam" the wood but some people will cut "reliefs" in the back of the plywood to allow for molding and bending for curves.

Keep us posted and CONGRATS!!

DrHank · 11-05-2007, 08:05 AM

Thanks Al. 1/4" plywood or paneling (put on backwards) should bend nicely to contour to the framework. Since it will be painted inside and out, I have a lot more options. The tank has a black frame and black silicone seams so I think I'll do the cabinet in satin black to compliment it. I'll post pictures as I go.

11-04-2007, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Well folks, I finally made it to Punta Gorda on Saturday and picked this up. This is the FREE set-up that I got. Additionally it had, lights, skimmer, chiller, calcium reactor, sump, pumps, controller, etc. In other words, everything. It needs a good clean-up and I'll probably build a bow stand for it. I'll try to keep you posted as the build continues. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

11-04-2007, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront YOU LUCKY DOG! What lights, skimmer, etc? Can't wait to see it up! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

11-04-2007, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,147 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Congrats what a deal __________________ Kelli

11-04-2007, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,592 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Hank is this going to be your QT! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

11-04-2007, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,081 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Beautiful! I'm really interested in how you would go about building a bow front stand though. __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

11-04-2007, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Thanks folks. No Scott, not a QT, maybe a FOWLR. My wife wants a full sized angelfish, a snowflake eel, and a lionfish. We'll see. As far as a bowfront stand is concerned, the back and sides would be the same as a rectangular stand. The front would have to be made like the ribs in a ships hull and the doors in a similar fashion. The front would be finished with 1/4" A/C plywood. the doors would have to be curved as well. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

11-04-2007, 11:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,081 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront The curving part is where I get lost. Do you soak the wood and gentle apply pressure in order to get it to bend? __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

11-05-2007, 12:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront I`v heard smoking or was it steaming the wood works. But as it cools / drys, Would it just flatten out and tear off? Could just make the doors out of many narrow vertical pieces and then sand it smooth. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

11-05-2007, 01:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,237 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront That will make a nice addition __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

11-05-2007, 05:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Top and bottom will be a double layer of 3/4" plywood traced to match the tank. uprights will be 2X4s. The front and sides will be sheathed in 1/4" plywood then painted satin black to match the tank. Trim will be molding wrapped to the contour of the cabinet. At least, that's what I'm planning. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

11-05-2007, 05:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Very nice indeed... That is really a nice stand. Is it in good condition? I'd put the money and time you will spend on building a new stand into getting a matching tank for it. I hope to see your project develop... __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

11-05-2007, 06:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront It is a nice stand is in very good condition. Perfect for a 180 gallon. Made of Oak. Will sell after I've made the new stand. I love to woodwork. Made the stand and hood for my 210 as shown in DrHank's Tank chronicle. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

11-05-2007, 06:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
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11-05-2007, 07:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 8,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront SCORE! Good job buddy! That bowfront stand will be a BEAR to make but will be SO worth it! You can "Steam" the wood but some people will cut "reliefs" in the back of the plywood to allow for molding and bending for curves. Keep us posted and CONGRATS!! __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

11-05-2007, 08:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Thanks Al. 1/4" plywood or paneling (put on backwards) should bend nicely to contour to the framework. Since it will be painted inside and out, I have a lot more options. The tank has a black frame and black silicone seams so I think I'll do the cabinet in satin black to compliment it. I'll post pictures as I go. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

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