Rob's 300 Gallon Deep Dimensions!

[GrizFyrFyter]

Looking good!

 

[ridetheducati]

Are you going to put a bottom on the stand? What size sump? Put doors on the side of the stand for additional access.

One other thing, not to sound condescending, but I have seen many hobbyist make this critical mistake...

Can you get the stand in its final resting place? Some assume if the tank can fit the stand must as well. To their surprise, the stand does not fit, especially a custom stand.

 

[robert s b.]

I did a lot of planning, there is a 72" L tank where the new tank is going, so fitting the stand won't be a problem. Also it will be an open bottom. I am trying to find a 72L 3 inch drain pan to put in there. Can't seem to find it. Might make a custom one with acrylic.

 

[ca1ore]

Just double-check that the rear corner posts provide enough clearance for the overflow plumbing (in their more recent tanks the holes are closer to the end of the tank than in prior year's models). I see you removed the 4x4's already, but bulkhead clearance is a mistake that I always seem to make.

 

[Bilk]

Here you go...little bit of bike porn

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Oh I like bike porn Looks like my size too LOL

Following along on you build now too

 

[robert s b.]

I caulked and sealed every seam and all that brown marks are wood fillers, just want everything smooth
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Bottom trim on
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Top on, just need to put the corner and top molding on and cut my pipe holes.
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Cutting holes
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Hmm, it'll work..wont see it anyways
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Just need to glue it down and a few finished nails.
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Almost done! Just need to sand it down and put on the prime. and wait for the 4 doors to come in.
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should I roll on the paint or use a spray can?

 

[Assassynation]

Awesome work, that's a great looking stand! What color will you choose?

 

[ridetheducati]

Are you running SRAM on the bike?

 

[robert s b.]

Are you running SRAM on the bike?

Yes Sir!, only way to roll! SRAM REDS

 

[ridetheducati]

Stand is looking good. How tall is it? Looks like you will have plenty of space for a good skimmer.

 

[ridetheducati]

Yes Sir!, only way to roll! SRAM REDS

You are not playing, that bike is hot.

 

[robert s b.]

Stand is looking good. How tall is it? Looks like you will have plenty of space for a good skimmer.

It's 34"... 5" taller than the stock stand. The Skimmer I have is a ATB 1050a
v1.5 which is 22 inches High, going to have plenty of room.

 

[robert s b.]

Awesome work, that's a great looking stand! What color will you choose?

Thanks, kind of want to stain it, but it's in our great room and everything is either black or stainless. Maybe black with Nickel hardware.

 

[robert s b.]

Here's my Equipment List:

Marineland 300DD
Advance Acrylic 48L 24W 20T 100G Sump
ATB 1050a v1.5 Skimmer, bringing back from the dead, collecting dust in the garage
BR-140 Reef Octopus Biopellet Reactor
Either going Solatubes x2 or 3 supplemented with 3 Kessil A360W or going 6 Kessil A360W
Please chime in if you have experience with Solatubes
2x MP40's and 2x WP40's
Stupid me, just sold my SeaSwirls...might buy new ones for my returns
BRS 2 part doser
Gravity fed ATO w/ 25 Gallon reservoir with float valves
Hagen Fluval Sea SP6 Return Pump
Artica BE-200 1/4 HP chiller w/ Laguna max flo 2900..via split and run my reactors as well
Fluval 406
Apex Neptune Controller

These are already in hand except for 1 WP40 and 3 more Kessils or Solatubes

 

[robert s b.]

Just a small update, Still waiting on my doors and countdown of 11 days until my tank gets here.

Primed and sanded
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I chose Flat Black and might add 3 coats of MinWax Poly
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I had some Beige paint lying around and painted the inside
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Trim turned out ok, I am happy with it
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[Tanks_Big_Time]

Looking good Rob. If you ever need a hand with anything or some extra muscle to get the stand in feel free to holler any time.

 

[robert s b.]

Thanks brotha!

 

[victory3885]

Rob.was very nice and high quality workmanship

 

[79chopperdr]

Good work Rob. My stand is ready for paint too, since you are so proficient you can come do mine too

 

[robert s b.]

Good work Rob. My stand is ready for paint too, since you are so proficient you can come do mine too

Thanks! My wife and I was pretty surprised how well I did , cant wait to get my tank and get this build rollin.