180 gallon tank build
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magdelan
Fish?
Well, I feel accomplished today. I went to Home Depot this morning to get some supplies. I got a couple conectors for my rodi unit. it is now up and running. Then I got some lumber to build the stand for the sump and refugium. I started on the bottom frame. It was a lot more than I had anticipated. I will continue progress later tonight or tomorrow.
rodi unit set and ready
Lumber for the build
The base for the sump (not finished)
120g waiting for it's new home
rodi unit set and ready
Lumber for the build
The base for the sump (not finished)
120g waiting for it's new home
Ellery
Member
Mike,
This picture should be used by bio teachers in school to show that Aquariums are way better than watching TV.
Here is a picture of Spencer being mezmorized by the 30g. I'm starting him young!!!
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I think I will attemp building a full power station just like the one Melev has. It makes shuting indiviual stuff off simple. You may want to do the same.
Ellery
This picture should be used by bio teachers in school to show that Aquariums are way better than watching TV.
Here is a picture of Spencer being mezmorized by the 30g. I'm starting him young!!!
I think I will attemp building a full power station just like the one Melev has. It makes shuting indiviual stuff off simple. You may want to do the same.
Ellery
Ellery
Member
suppressivefire
New member
Nice, you can make pizza rolls and get rodi water :lol:
magdelan
Fish?
I just finished my stand. I know that it doesn't look like much, but I am very proud of myself. I've never built anything before. It now awaits the sump. I asked this question in my "Bulkhead" thread; do I absolutely need baffels? I have heard that they are such a pain to put in. The sump is glass by the way.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Mike- I would silicon at least one glass baffle into your sump. If you get a piece of glass that's cut to the correct dimensions it's a very simple job to silicon it into place.
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Things are looking good!
I can't tell from the picture of your sump stand, but it appears as if the load from the sump will rely only on the screws attaching the top platform to the legs.
You may want to get some added peace of mind by attaching a 2x4 to the outside of each leg from top to bottom. That way, the platform will be resting on a 2x4 rather than relying on the sheer strength of the screws.
I'm watching this thread closely as I'll be putting a similar sized tank in my classroom this summer.
I can't tell from the picture of your sump stand, but it appears as if the load from the sump will rely only on the screws attaching the top platform to the legs.
You may want to get some added peace of mind by attaching a 2x4 to the outside of each leg from top to bottom. That way, the platform will be resting on a 2x4 rather than relying on the sheer strength of the screws.
I'm watching this thread closely as I'll be putting a similar sized tank in my classroom this summer.
magdelan
Fish?
Considder it done!! If I'm up to it, I'll do it in a little bit (have to finish my bloody mary and beer first
) By the way, congratulations on your grant!! I'm excited to see your tank build
I will go to Home Depot this weekend and see about getting some glass cut. Does it have to be glass or can I silicone acrylic to glass? I assume acrylic will be cheaper?
Thanks
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
acrylic won't bond to glasss as well as glass will. I don't know what types of glass Home Depot offers. Make sure not to get thin glass. You might need to go to a glass specilaty place to get some thicker glass that won't break.
