TomTheWicked
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Hi all. I finally finished my 40B that I started alllllll the way back in July 2013. This was my second build, and this one is MUCH nicer thank my first 65G. I took my time and read, read, and read again. I also incorporated some things I learned from my last build into this one -- and again I plan on incorporating the things I've learned from this build into my 90G (or possibly a 120DD) coming next year.
For this tank though, I wanted to keep coral. My last tank was FOWLR and there always seemed something missing. So my intent was to start with LPS and eventually keep a mixed tank without having to buy any new equipment once I made the plunge into SPS. That being said, here's my thank.
As you can see, the base frame is rather simple. The vertical supports overlap the horizontals and there's a view diagonals to keep the frame from racking.
My ultimate goal was to have something aesthetically pleasing -- I mean, isn't that always the goal? But functionally, I wanted to be able to remove the hood without an issue, and like most people, I didn't want a center brace getting in the way when I was underneath the tank.
The base frame is completed and painted. You can ignore the sweet beach cruiser in the back there -- my wife took it in the divorce.
For this tank though, I wanted to keep coral. My last tank was FOWLR and there always seemed something missing. So my intent was to start with LPS and eventually keep a mixed tank without having to buy any new equipment once I made the plunge into SPS. That being said, here's my thank.
As you can see, the base frame is rather simple. The vertical supports overlap the horizontals and there's a view diagonals to keep the frame from racking.
My ultimate goal was to have something aesthetically pleasing -- I mean, isn't that always the goal? But functionally, I wanted to be able to remove the hood without an issue, and like most people, I didn't want a center brace getting in the way when I was underneath the tank.
The base frame is completed and painted. You can ignore the sweet beach cruiser in the back there -- my wife took it in the divorce.
