It really is nice work Alan but I'm sad you didn't take any tips from my famous "Great Stands from Particle Board and Formica" DIY thread. 
Englishrebel's 260 Gallon System Build
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EnglishRebel
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Thanks Eric
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14719524#post14719524 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Great build Alan. And that piece of furniture that you're usingto hold up your tank is gorgeous. :eek1: I showed my wife and she really loves it too.
Thank you Paul. If you need the information on how to build the panels let me know.
EnglishRebel
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14721811#post14721811 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
It really is nice work Alan but I'm sad you didn't take any tips from my famous "Great Stands from Particle Board and Formica" DIY thread.
I thought of that but my wife didn't like the wood grain options for the Formica.
EnglishRebel
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WOOHOO my tank arrived today. :bounce3: :dance: :celeb2: :celeb3: :thumbsup:
Here's the FedEx Freight truck backing down the driveway.
The crate.
Finally off the truck (with a little help from yours truly) and in the garage.
Here's the FedEx Freight truck backing down the driveway.
The crate.
Finally off the truck (with a little help from yours truly) and in the garage.
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EnglishRebel
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I finally unwrapped it to reveal it in all it's MONSTROUS GLORY
This thing is a BEAST.
Here's a shot from the end (sorry I couldn't get a FTS as I can't get it in my shop any farther without moving out my tools).
Here's the overflow on the back.
The front and rear glass is 5/8" thick and the ends are 1/2" (Starphire front and end panels)
These are the 3/4" thick corner gussets. :eek1:
Did I mention that this thing is a BEAST. :eek2: :eek2:
This thing is a BEAST.
Here's a shot from the end (sorry I couldn't get a FTS as I can't get it in my shop any farther without moving out my tools).
Here's the overflow on the back.
The front and rear glass is 5/8" thick and the ends are 1/2" (Starphire front and end panels)
These are the 3/4" thick corner gussets. :eek1:
Did I mention that this thing is a BEAST. :eek2: :eek2:
Did it come with one of those reef backdrops so you can watch something while you wait for the real thing?
Looks great Alan.
Looks great Alan.
ReefEnabler
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Congrats Alan, the tank looks very well built. I like how it doesn't have cross bracing (wish my tank didnt)... that euro bracing and the extra corner braces look pretty darn tough to me.
Also looks like they used eggcrate instead of overflow teeth (the stronger black kind), that's a good call should allow for some great surface skimming.
Also looks like they used eggcrate instead of overflow teeth (the stronger black kind), that's a good call should allow for some great surface skimming.
Wheel of Time
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Now that is a beast of a tank! And what a big overflow. Smart decision to chage from the typical weir to the eggcrate. Well-thought out. Hope you have a more than just a few friends to lift that monster from the shop to its final spot!!
-- Seth
-- Seth
Not a problem for Alan as he is really--
EnglishRebel
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Drew
My back is just fine.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14732829#post14732829 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Did it come with one of those reef backdrops so you can watch something while you wait for the real thing?
Looks great Alan.
Tom
Thanks I think I'll get some of those plastic mermaids, treasure chests, and sunken ships to put in there. It'll keep me amused while I do the plumbing. :lol:
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14732952#post14732952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Congratulations!
Nice lookin' tank you've got there, Alan. Makes for an exciting day, doesn't it?
Tom
Thanks. Yes I waited with baited breath (I had a night crawler on my tongue
) 'til he arrived. They said between 11 and 2 but I was the last of the day. The overflow box is 6" wide (outside) and 12" deep. The egg crate is attached with silicone. A friend who is getting his from Miracles said that they do it a little differently. The use a black acrylic box (with no bottom) of which the egg crate is part, and it just slides into the overflow. Neat idea.Eric
I'm so excited to finally get it after 3 month wait. I like the egg crate instead of the teeth. I wanted to avoid the center brace as it allows much more access to the tank. Yes the Euro bracing is great and I didn't expect the corner gussets. AO build a good tank. Every piece of glass is beveled and polished.
Bax
Yes I am well pleased. Thanks.
Seth/Tom
I will not lift a finger (even though I'm MarbleMan
) -- but I'm a good supervisor. 
I have a local aquarium maintenance company coming on the 15th to install it. The egg crate is standard fare for AO.Ed
Patience is the reefers best friend (that's what WaterKeeper told me). :rollface:
Matt
Are you coming down to help Jeff install his? If so, drop by.
T2
The previous owner of Aquamains kept the maintenance side of the business and they will be installing it led by Drew (Plyr58). I'll get some better photos and post them.
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edandsandy
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:celeb1: :celeb3: :celeb2: :dance: :bounce3: :bounce1: :bounce2: I know how excited you must be!
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