New stand is almost finished(Pics)

[rydr119]

Here is the almost finished stand and canopy for my new custom 183g cube tank.

Top lid of the canopy

Inside of the canopy, all 3 side have removable panels

Inside the stand construction

Cross beams inside the stand (supports across the bottom of the tank)

Stand and canopy on top

Stand and canopy on top with front panel removed

 

[Phyxius]

Looking good and looks like you have some sanding to do still LOL. Currently finishing my stand/canopy for my 210 and just got all the sanding done and glad its over with

Are you planning on staining it a color or keeping it natural finish in color

 

[Reeferdude2]

Can't wait to see finished product.

 

[rydr119]

I am thinking of a black finish. It will go best with the rest of the rooms decor.

 

[taku]

Nice! Would you mind posting more pictures of the inside of your canopy? For example, how do you access the tank for feeding? Is it the same for cleaning? What about fans and so forth.

I'm knee deep in construction ideas for my canopy on my existing 120g reef because I'm adding more light and want a better design with easier access.

Thanks and great craftsmanship!!!

 

[rydr119]

The front and both sides of the canopy have doors that open on hinges. Also the entire top lid of the canopy lifts up via hinge and hydraulic arms. The fans will be attached to the back lip of the canopy which is viewable in the first posted picture. I will post more pictures when everything is installed. But here are some pictures of it being primed.
The 3 doors on the canopy

The stand

The canopy with the doors on

 

[taku]

very nice!

 

[sdfish]

looks vary good. i think the black finish will be very sharp..

 

[rydr119]

I think so as well my current tank has a black finish. I can't wait!!