My 748 Gal A.G.E. Aquaillumination SOL lit Texas Dream Tank Build!

[AJT]

How hard is it going to be to get the canopy off, when needed?

It will suck. Hopefully I will not need to take it off. The top panels come off, all doors open wide, the lights slide front to back on aluminum angel iron.

 

[TJQ]

AJT - great looking build, I can appreciate what you've gone through with the Schedule 80.

I'm just curious if you and your wife have tried sleeping with the Vortechs on yet?

 

[TH3C1SC0K1D]

I love the build so far. It nice to see another person with an aquarium in their bedroom like me. But I am no where near that size. Great progress. Tagging along.

 

[AJT]

AJT - great looking build, I can appreciate what you've gone through with the Schedule 80.

I'm just curious if you and your wife have tried sleeping with the Vortechs on yet?

I just got the lights on yesterday, Vortecs go on tomorrow.

I kind of like the hum of the hammerhead. Guess I will find out tomorrow how loud the vortecs are.

This is taking 10 times longer than I thought. I am worn out...

 

[mborkush]

I love the 10 footmin tanks! Any reason you went with a steel stand over a wooden stand? Nice rock work too by the way

 

[AJT]

Steel stand manufactured by AGE, I figured they could build the right one since they built the tank.

Also it made it much easier to move with stand built already & delivered at the same time.

 

[mborkush]

I can "understand" that. I am in the process of planning a large system too. I am going wooden as it will be a wall to wall system. I see there was some discussion around placing the tank in front of the windows. Are you still happy with that decision or would you do it differently if you could do it again? Just curious because my tank will be in front of windows too. Im wondering if there are any hidden issues im not thinking of.

 

[david00061]

I can "understand" that. I am in the process of planning a large system too. I am going wooden as it will be a wall to wall system. I see there was some discussion around placing the tank in front of the windows. Are you still happy with that decision or would you do it differently if you could do it again? Just curious because my tank will be in front of windows too. Im wondering if there are any hidden issues im not thinking of.

Be sure you check with tank builders. Some of the builders will not warranty the tank unless you use their metal stand.

 

[mborkush]

Im going with a glass cages tank.(130 x 31 ½ x 30 ½) I dont think they care what kind of stand you use. I hope I dont need there stand, I dont like them very much.

 

[david00061]

Glass cages will only offer a 90 day warranty no matter what you put it on.

 

[535freak]

I don't think I would trust them to build me a big tank

 

[NaClH20NMYVEIN]

Your making great progress. I think the stand and canopy look great as well!

 

[AJT]

I can "understand" that. I am in the process of planning a large system too. I am going wooden as it will be a wall to wall system. I see there was some discussion around placing the tank in front of the windows. Are you still happy with that decision or would you do it differently if you could do it again? Just curious because my tank will be in front of windows too. Im wondering if there are any hidden issues im not thinking of.

Too early to tell, but I spend more time in the bedroom than wife. She watches her shows in the living room & the dogs & I go to 65" plasma in bedroom. I am never there in daylight. Anyway it is the only other place to put it.

 

[AJT]

Finished 15 Ai's tonight with loomed wire, mounted cords & power strips. Finished stand, & put plexiglass 12" high under window for 2 vents, R/o, & power to outside chiller. Plumbed in chiller & positioned water change tanks outside. 200 gal & 150 gallon tanks.


Just finished at 10:00 pm, 8 hours... I'm beat

 

[david00061]

I bet you are beat. I really need to get down your way

 

[krjackso]

Looks really great Andy. Can you share some specifics and details around the skinning of your stand? What materials, who did it, how is it attached, etc? This is the one big unknown for me on my next build and I would love to see yours detailed out, Looks amazing.

 

[mroccoralman]

Amazing tank post some more pics it's looks beautiful.

 

[Scej12]

Exciting project Andy - Subscribed for sure!!

Best of luck with everything.

Sheldon

 

[Boogie420]

very nice!

 

[AJT]

Looks really great Andy. Can you share some specifics and details around the skinning of your stand? What materials, who did it, how is it attached, etc? This is the one big unknown for me on my next build and I would love to see yours detailed out, Looks amazing.

I will take some up close pics in the morning.

Wood frame attached to metal stand & doors mounted to that. Doors are Formica granite on the outside & white on the inside. Frame is 22" tall with
1&1/2" aluminum angle for 2 rows of 4' AI racks on each side. They can slide front to back for access & change of lighting areas.

Skin & canopy came out NICE!