New build 70 gal reef ready

[sweatyirishmen1]

Hey guys been working on his for about a week. In no hurry just working as I have time. I know it's over built, lol and I'm ok with that. The bottom has room for a 40 gal breeder for a sump and a 10 gal top off. And I'm building a canopy for T-5s anyways here it is..

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[Lance A. Lot]

Is it going to be a peninsula style set up or what is going in the side cabinet?

 

[sweatyirishmen1]

Yeah, I got the ida from a peninsula set up. I'll have it flush against the wall. Yes the side is going to be a bookshelf. Oh and the top is going to slide off away from the bookshelf.


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Originally I was going to have the book shelf be detachable but half way through the build I change my mind.


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[Lance A. Lot]

So you will be able to view the tank from all 3 sides? Will there be doors to the sump area on only one side?

 

[sweatyirishmen1]

No just the front and far right when looking at the tank. I will be painting the back and left side(drain side). Yes the bottom sides will be placed with a panel that will only be screwed in places by two screws up top. And the front panel will be held in place by magnets. No handles or hardware just one clean peace of wood.


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Getting closer


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[egunthel81]

What kind of wood are you using?

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[sweatyirishmen1]

Lowe's special lol. And paneling.


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Pardon the mess, but getting closer. Just finished the plumbing. Going to do a test fill let run, make sure I'm level and get her going.


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Tank test , the rock has been curing sense may.


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[Kmack0415]

Looks good, I really like the stand! I'll be interested to see your finished product!

 

[sweatyirishmen1]

Thank you


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Done!!


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Added my refuge. I think I'm almost done. Add some other stuff later.


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[sweatyirishmen1]

Hitch hikers!


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[sweatyirishmen1]

So added some live stock!

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