120g tank/stand/bar build

[kbourque]

Well I'm new to the hobby been creeping on the site for quite a while finally biting the bullet, and jumping in head first. This will be a 125g build. Tank brand pictured below looks really nice. Anyone had any bad experiences with this brand pls let me know.

Well had a bar in the spot I wanted the tank, and gf would only let me put it there if I build a bar into it so here we go.

 

[kbourque]

There will be cabinets on both sides one for electrical and the other for misc stuff for the tank, but that's as far as I've gotten. Not too bad for two days work.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Oh, this looks like it is going to be a great build! I will be tagging along.

 

[Smells Fishy]

Can't wait to see more progress. Good luck!

 

[kbourque]

Got a little progress today wish there was more daylight lol

Side cabinet frame

Got some wood on the top in the sump area, and front.

Seems I also messed up on the size of the tank its a 120 go figure lol. Other 5 gallons will be alcohol by the time it's done.

 

[kschweer]

Great work so far! Welcome to R2R!

 

[acesfull44]

Looks nice so far. Good luck!

 

[jmarcink91]

Yeah this is going to be sweet! Keep updating as you make progress please.

 

[kbourque]

Finished off the cabinets today now to build doors and moulding

 

[fishroomlady]

Seems I also messed up on the size of the tank its a 120 go figure lol. Other 5 gallons will be alcohol by the time it's done.

this made me laugh very, very impressive. I am amazed at the carpentry talent in this hobby. I am in awe of what a good carpenter can accomplish

 

[Hockeynut]

I love it give me a bar chair a frosty beverage and you would never get me to leave that spot, whoooooo great idea I'll be watching this

 

[kbourque]

Started some mouldings hope to be finished tomorrow.[emoji1]

Also got some diy rocks soaking happy about that. Think I need to add more circulation in the bin though.

 

[TJ's Reef]

Great start on the build thread and will be following along as well. I changed/edited your Thread Title for you to the 120....lol


Cheers, Todd

 

[kbourque]

Got stuff done today!! Lol spent the whole day sat at near by fish stores, so didn't get much done.It's bad when they tell u that you can get stuff cheaper online kinda sad.

Got both corners done

Oak top to be polyurethaned

Shot of the top of one of the corners

Still have tons to do gotta retile the floor, build doors, lots of moulding, and stain/poly the whole thing. Thanks all for following I'll try to update as much as possible, and thx for changing the title for me I can't figure out how to edit posts for the life of me.

 

[kbourque]

Finally got around to ordering stuff last night.

2- OceanRevive[emoji768] Arctic-S026 Full Spectrum Dimmable Reef 3W LEDs

Maxspect Gyre model XF-150, 50W

iSpring 75GPD 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis RO DI (De-ionization) Water Filter #RCC7D

Coral Vue Technology AC20290 Octopus Needle Wheel Skimmer for Aquarium Filter, 8-Inch, 250-Gallon

Eheim AEH1262310 Universal Aquarium Pump

 

[kbourque]

What's a good sump size for a 120?

 

[kbourque]

Also wondering if I should put the pump in the sump or leave it out

 

[kbourque]

Got this 40g for sump today and get my 120g tomorrow. [emoji2]

 

[gtbarsi]

Also wondering if I should put the pump in the sump or leave it out

Unless you have an excess heat issue keep it in the sump.

 

[kbourque]

Got the tank today!! And more goodies coming tomorrow. Sry for the low light pic.