BioCube 14g to 65g upgrade/build...pics/quetions.

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by DustnF, Mar 14, 2010.

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  1. bje

    bje Long-fin Bannerfish

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    Lookin good! What're you going to do with the 14g cube?
     
    bje, Mar 21, 2010
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  2. DustnF

    DustnF Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I cant seem to find anywhere that has premaid cabinet doors. Any idea where to find them? I am thinking of just using more 3/4" birch for the doors and some nice autoclosing flush mount hinges. Have you seen anyone do it...how did it look?

    Also I ordered my return pump(mag7) and 2k-4s this week...so hopefully water soon.
     
    DustnF, Mar 21, 2010
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  3. DustnF

    DustnF Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I will be keeping it until this tank is stable enough to transfer the contents to the new tank. Then I am installing it with my LED setup, and strading it to a gentlemen for the coralife 2x150 for the 65g +$$$.
     
    DustnF, Mar 21, 2010
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  4. DustnF

    DustnF Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Anyone?
     
    DustnF, Mar 22, 2010
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  5. DustnF

    DustnF Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Filled and sanded everything today and threw on its first coat of primer.

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    I am still not sure about the final paint. I could do the piano black finish, but it is incredibly time consuming.
     
    DustnF, Mar 22, 2010
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  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Great job - I'd say just about any color you put on there will look good now.
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 22, 2010
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  7. DustnF

    DustnF Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Test fit the tank on the stand today. After seeing the tank on there I have decided to go solid black. I think it will look good with all the black trim. Finished pics next...

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    DustnF, Mar 23, 2010
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  8. DustnF

    DustnF Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Going to give it a few more coats but I am happy with the results.

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    DustnF, Mar 24, 2010
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  9. JBL

    JBL Sea Dragon

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    I am so following along on this one! Nice job on the stand! K+
     
    JBL, Mar 25, 2010
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  10. Sean_Clownfish

    Sean_Clownfish Astrea Snail

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    WOW! I wish I could do DIY like that! Looks great
     
    Sean_Clownfish, Mar 25, 2010
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