jesse_224
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High guys, I just wanted to post a few pics from the beggining to now. I started this tank In Jan, or fed of this year. I started with just a 10 gal tank sitting on a counter and decided I wanted to try something new. I drilled the tank so I could put in a sump, and decided I wanted to build a stand and internal overflow wall.
This is the front of the 2x4 frame.
And this is the side of the frame. I used 1/4 in. Birch plywood for the sides and front.
This is after I got the trim put on.
Another after trim pic.
I used honey oak stain. This pic also shows the sump. It was just a plastic tote I found at Wal-Mart for $3. It is 11in deep, 14in long, and 9in wide.
This is right after I drilled the tank. I changed the plumbing after I put in the overflow wall.
This is looking down inside the overflow chamber. I used 1/4 in pvc for the stand pipe, and 1/4 in flex hose for the return with two 90 degree angles to direct the flow.
Here is a full tank pic. I have no fish. I have some star polyps and also a few mushrooms ,the mushrooms arent doing to great
Well, that is all for now. I still need to make a door for the fromt of the stand and I would like to make a canopy pretty soon to hold a 96w light.
This is the front of the 2x4 frame.
And this is the side of the frame. I used 1/4 in. Birch plywood for the sides and front.
This is after I got the trim put on.
Another after trim pic.
I used honey oak stain. This pic also shows the sump. It was just a plastic tote I found at Wal-Mart for $3. It is 11in deep, 14in long, and 9in wide.
This is right after I drilled the tank. I changed the plumbing after I put in the overflow wall.
This is looking down inside the overflow chamber. I used 1/4 in pvc for the stand pipe, and 1/4 in flex hose for the return with two 90 degree angles to direct the flow.
Here is a full tank pic. I have no fish. I have some star polyps and also a few mushrooms ,the mushrooms arent doing to great
Well, that is all for now. I still need to make a door for the fromt of the stand and I would like to make a canopy pretty soon to hold a 96w light.
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Wow Jesse! I am impressed! You made your own stand, drilled the tank, made your own overflow and sump!!! Karma to you!!! Awesome work~~
