New Tank Build, 58gl Oceanic.

[Ebmorri]

As some had seen my post about my new tank being a bit off, well that was handled and the build has began (or has been going on for a bit. I had a 46gl BF so it’s not much of a upgrade and I’m still working on it. Here are some pics.

A little Maple

turned into this

Some Plywood

 

[Ebmorri]

Add a little color

Some Poly (I decided to 86 the center brace)

 

[Ebmorri]

Add Stainless to the corners

There was a bit of a delay on me getting my tank and me building my sump. I built my sump over the weekend and installed it today. So this is what it looks like now.

 

[Ebmorri]

I'm going to buld maple panel doors with Purpleheart trim and a frame of purpleheart to trim out the top plywood. I'm also still deciding on building my canopy and if I should do Actinic T-5's When a good sale happens (maybe Black Friday) I'm going to get an Apex and also Upgrade my MP-20 to a MP-40 ES, just waiting for a good sale. Let me know what you think.

Erick

 

[Ebmorri]

Wow nothing

 

[jaw969]

I love the chrome idea........very modern - Your instant reef looks awesome

There is nothing like the look of T5's for actinics.

Good job with the build!

 

[SAZAMA]

nice build , I can appreciate a DIY'er

 

[68RUSTANG]

Looks good.

What about adding stainless edging to the top, it would really give it a finished look.

 

[Ebmorri]

Thanks
The front and two sides will be trimmed out with purpleheart wood, to match the frame of the panel door s once I do them.

Erick

 

[porthios]

always thought the 58g was a fun size to aquascape and those lumenbright pendants are really pretty decent looking for a mh fixture.

fwiw, i was quite pleased with the flow on my 58g with one mp40w on each end.

good job imo..