My 125G Build Thread

[footbagger311]

Does anyone have any suggestions how I should make the doors on this?

I was thinking about putting some really thin panels for the walls but I don't know how that would support the two front doors.

I am going to want four doors on the stand, one on each side and two in front, large enough to take the sump in and out.

 

[footbagger311]

One thing I should mention too before it gets too late, the stand doesn't sit level on the one level surface we have available at the moment. I was looking at it and some of the cross beams on the bottom part are slightly protruding from the rest of the perpendicular 2x4's. Could/should I shave those down or will the weight of the tank correct it? I was also thinking about getting some wooden feet on the stand. I saw these round wooden feet at Loew's and I think if I got five of them, it should support everything nicely. What do you think?

 

[footbagger311]

I was looking at possibly getting this skimmer for my 125. Does this seem like a good buy?

 

[footbagger311]

How do I move this thread over to the DIY forum? I think I'll have better luck over there.

 

[Phisher]

R.O. skimmers are pretty good for the money, you can check out the ASM ones as well, they may be a little pricier but they are very nice for tanks that size.

If you use thin (1/4"-1/2") plywood to skin the front add a 2x4 upright behind it for support for the doors and to keep it from bowing or warping. Look for a thread called "show me your fancy stand" in the DIY forums for some really nice finishing ideas. For the doors themselves, a lot of people elect to simply order premade cabinet doors online or from local sources, doors can be a challenge if you are new to woodworking or just don't have the right tools.

 

[Phisher]

Another option to doors is to go without. On my last build I wanted to have my fuge and sump area neat and clean and on display.



I painted the back and bottom of the sump black to match the ebony stained stand. I also painted any exposed plumbing black.

 

[Phisher]

Here is whats behind the sump.

 

[footbagger311]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15749880#post15749880 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Phisher
R.O. skimmers are pretty good for the money, you can check out the ASM ones as well, they may be a little pricier but they are very nice for tanks that size.

If you use thin (1/4"-1/2") plywood to skin the front add a 2x4 upright behind it for support for the doors and to keep it from bowing or warping. Look for a thread called "show me your fancy stand" in the DIY forums for some really nice finishing ideas. For the doors themselves, a lot of people elect to simply order premade cabinet doors online or from local sources, doors can be a challenge if you are new to woodworking or just don't have the right tools.

Right on. Thanks for the info.

 

[footbagger311]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15749909#post15749909 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Phisher
Here is whats behind the sump.

That is actually pretty sweet.