Tank Upgrade!!!!

[zanclus]

Well as some might know I am in the process of upgrading to a 220G tank. Due to the fact that My wife and I have decided to rip out the carpets and install Pergo flooring and being lucky enough to have gotten a good deal on a larger tank the project begins. I not only am installing the flooring but am taking on the task of building the stand and canopy myself,as to save a couple hundred dollars!
The new tank will replace my 125(ehich is currently for sale). Equipment will include a custom built axrylic sump 48"x22"x18" , a sequence reeflo barracuda pump for the return, An Aerofoamer 830 skimmer, 3 x 400W Mh w/ Xm 10,000k bulbs,2 x 165w Vho actinics,and a Geo Ca reactor . I will try to post updates as I go alone ,along with pictures . I have already started building the Stand and Canopy and am in the process of sheeting. Thanks for looking John

 

[Jamie2337]

Wow! Congrats! Keep us updated!

Jamie

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Very nice. Also very reassuring. I don't think it's a big secret where my 220 will be sitting in April.

 

[zanclus]

Gary, YOU THE MAN!!!!!!! Though I wish I could have gotten the tank with out you having to break it down. It is sorta a crime to tear down such a beautiful reef.

P.S. What do you think of the New floor?

 

[Jamie2337]

Are you going to keep it viewable from all 4 sides?

Jamie

 

[alphaferret]

looks tucked up onto the wall- floors look great! and the start of the frame and hood too! -very nice!
ccould you post some pix of a closeup of the inside of the canopy?
or explain the layout of it?
:eek2:

 

[MarksReef]

congratulations. It looks like things are coming together.
Where did you get the plans for the stand and canopy?

 

[zanclus]

I found the plans on JB NY's website: http://www.cnidarianreef.com/
I plan on replacing this tank in the spot my 125 is currently sitting. I am going to add onto the right side 1' for a cabinet to hold some of my trinkets. I also increased the width to 30" and increased the hight to 40" so I can have more room under the tank .

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

EVERYTHING looks very nice- stand and floor. You do nice woodwork, John!

 

[zanclus]

Not bad for a blind guy eh??

 

[SuzLucky]

Want to come over and build the table for my sump and refugium?

 

[zanclus]

you have to come and get me I cant drive anymore. lol

 

[parkavenuereef]

Very nice setup underway!!

 

[PCIALF]

Great Work!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

zan- are you sure the two return lines and drain will clear those cross braces?

 

[ri]

Definitely looks sturdy enough!

How do you plan to finish the stand?

ri

 

[zanclus]

I m going to match it up to my entertainment center a cherry stain. The sheeting is oak ply.
Gary Yes the cross braces should clear that is why I asked you to measure ,so if they dont it is your fault :blown:

 

[fedukeford]

nice, looks good so far, wasnt Jerry getting your 125??

 

[zanclus]

Yes Jerry has bought my 125 . He will pick it up on the 11th.

 

[zanclus]

Canopy ready for the lights

Canopy ready for the lights

Just a few pics of the canopy painted in the inside . I will stain and add trim when the lighting and fans are installed.

Also, here is the framework for the stand doors, I routed them out of poplar: