I'm Getting CLOSER! What do you think?

[lilfishbigreef]

Hello all in the reefing world

well i was not expecting to finish the frame this weekend, i did expect to have water in my tank though but since i have not found a close loop pump yet (i will buying one new online) i decided to get as far along on the stand as possible. i went homedepot this afternoon and bought all the wood, from raw length wood to finished frame was 5 hours (i thought it would take me a whole weekend). the canopy needs some refinement but overall i am very pleased with the out come, any comments would be greatly appreciated.

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x293/lilfishbigreef/

 

[thesaent14]

i like it its really cool

 

[lilfishbigreef]

Thanks Manny, i am in and out of all kinds of peoples homes from differents walks of life and i have never seen something like it, i dont claim to have seen it all and i am sure its not an original idea but atleast IMO unique.

 

[Rockblast]

Looking good man Keep us updated

 

[REDDAWG43]

nice.....

 

[nyvp]

well done

 

[lilfishbigreef]

Tank on frame/stand

Tank on frame/stand

here are a couple of pics with the tank on the stand and a top and rear view of the drains/overflow

http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x293/lilfishbigreef/tank on frame/

Thanks for looking

 

[Rogger Castells]

Nice, What kind of hinges are you using in the canopy? do you plan to have the caopy rest on the tank? I am afraid that over time with the weight of the lights and outer shell the canopy could fall of the hinges.

 

[REDDAWG43]

Man that tank set-up is coming out nice...
If (and thats a big if) go bigger like a 90, I am going to contract you to make me my cabinet and canopy for it!!!

 

[lilfishbigreef]

HI Rogger, the canopy is going to hover over the tank with no support. the hinges are Stainless Steal HOWEVER i too am worried about the sag over time and am redoing the conopy, i figure the conopy with lights plus finished paneling and small shutter doors will weigh around 25 to 30 lbs so i will compensate for that the best i can, i am thinking of making it out of metal?

Hey Melvin, how are ya and the Family? if you like it now wait till its done! Anytime you need something JUST ASK, i am in it for the hobby not for the money (i cant believe i just wrote that, i am so broke i cant even afford to pay attention)

 

[AJtheReefer]

Emilio
Very nice!

 

[REDDAWG43]

Hey Emilio....do you still need some live rock?

 

[lilfishbigreef]

Thanks Ariel, how is the world treating you?

Melvin, thanks BUT for now i think i am OK, i am curing 140 lbs of rock that should be ready by the time my tank has water in it. i am looking for 1 very specific shape though but in no rush (actually i went over to CRF an hour ago just to see what they had), HOWEVER i will be oneday bugging you about a frag or two

 

[Fish2reef]

I have the same set up for my 90 but the hood is not attached it can be removed and set aside when I am working on the tank.

 

[REDDAWG43]

No prob....1-2 frags?
Will make it 3-4 frags

 

[lilfishbigreef]

Thanks Mel i will hopefully be ready for them in a short time

Fish2reef: my initial intent/design was to do that same thing i just need to figure how, i am not too worried about it now because i can always do it later. why do something now when you can put it off till tomorrow? not trying to rush things BUT I WANT WATER IN MY TANK

Thanks folks for all the positive feed back so far, it helps to motivate me and i am glad that there are not any negatives that have been mentioned for me to be worried about YET, but you will soon see my plumbing and then i am sure you guys will be saying "HUH? what the heck are you doing? "

TILL THEN,
Cheers

 

[gasman059]

I just ran into this built thread-good going!