Upgrading a 72 gal. to a 180 gal.

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by packagerat, May 13, 2008.

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Your better off using one of these to clean out the sand.
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  3. packagerat

    packagerat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Some images of the stand build

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    I sistered two 2x4 together for all parts First glued then screwed

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    All the parts cut to length and ready to assemble

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    the bottom frame

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    Adding the legs making sure everything is plumb and square and stays there

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    View of front with 3/4" plywood added and overflow hole cut
     
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    packagerat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Great idea luna I think I still have one of those from my FW days
     
  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Thats how I build mine too, Gorilla glue and deck screws. lol Luna
     
  6. packagerat

    packagerat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    That glue is amazingly strong :eek: I tried splitting two glued ones apart and it split the wood instead :eek:
     
  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I know and it has many other uses too. Luna
     
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    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Feel sorry for your kids, if you have any. Probably going to starve... ::)
     
  10. packagerat

    packagerat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    lol ;D Told them to get used to mac and cheese untill they finish college!
    Hard to tell which costs more the SW hobby or college.
     
  11. packagerat

    packagerat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Finally some updates!

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    Cutting the openings for doors and adding trim

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    Staining, finally looking like a cabinet :)

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    fitting the doors and mounting them

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    The mounted doors and all the trim but top which will be added after tank is on it.

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    In its final resting place checking to make sure everything is level
     
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    packagerat Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Some more updates to project

    Tank support in basement will also hold sump, refugium, and top off

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    View from below looking up at living room floor with supports added

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