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[NashobaTek]

At the rate you're going Noah, you're going to be back at the 20 long

 

[NoahLikesFish]

It would be awesome if I could do that but I don’t think it’d be possible

 

[NoahLikesFish]

At the rate you're going Noah, you're going to be back at the 20 long

I have a 24x18 stand I can’t do anything with different dimensions

 

[Tamberav]

There’s a marine land 45g for 239$ could I set it up to be a macro tank for 100$?

Like $100 extra?

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Like $100 extra?

Yeah

 

[NoahLikesFish]

So 339$ For equipment and ro

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I have a filter now so all I’d need beyond that would be like sand and a bit of rubble and macros

 

[Tamberav]

So 339$ For equipment and ro

Why don't you buy a 40 breeder at petco during the sale? They are $50

That is the cheapest route to get some fish you like is with that tank.

 

[elorablue]

@elorablue how can I make sure the top panel is 100% level, when I get to drilling it should I clamp it to the table?

Well, you start off by making every piece EXACTLY the same size. Exactly, not a 1/32" of a difference because dimensional errors compound themselves.

You'll need some sort of square, your school probably has a framing square . Then before drilling, clamp all the pieces together on a dead flat surface. A sheet of plywood or melamine is good for that. Then check that your construction is square by measuring the diagonals, they need to be EXACTLY the same..

Then if you plan on placing something on top of the structure I would recommend a ply or melamine again.
I mean, ya aint makin' a piano here

Does the make any sense?

 

[Tamberav]

 

[JAKos]

If you have the extra 100$ for the 45 gallon why don't you go for the 20 gallon long instead?

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Well, you start off by making every piece EXACTLY the same size. Exactly, not a 1/32" of a difference because dimensional errors compound themselves.

You'll need some sort of square, your school probably has a framing square . Then before drilling, clamp all the pieces together on a dead flat surface. A sheet of plywood or melamine is good for that. Then check that your construction is square by measuring the diagonals, they need to be EXACTLY the same..

Then if you plan on placing something on top of the structure I would recommend a ply or melamine again.
I mean, ya aint makin' a piano here

Does the make any sense?

Could I put it through a planer? To shave a teeny tiny bit off

 

[NoahLikesFish]

If you have the extra 100$ for the 45 gallon why don't you go for the 20 gallon long instead?

The stand is designed to go for 24x18 I cannot change it

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I can’t do that I have a 24x18 stand not a 36x18 stand

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Oh the asternia? Are they difficult to culture

Chocolate chip star fish

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Chocolate chip star fish

Oh my mom loves those

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Agh I could probably build my base a tiny bit bigger to fit 2 10 gal tanks and sounds sooooo tempting

 

[Tamberav]

This is pics from my 40 gallon breeder 7 years ago.

Left and right side

I had a petco 40 breeder and two koralia powerhead and a $100 chinese LED. I was a poor college student and also on a budget.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Would it be realistic to make 2 10 gallon tanks for 300$ equipment wise? I’d shell out a extra $100 for gulf live rock salty bottom but get a 25 pound pack

 

[NoahLikesFish]

This is pics from my 40 gallon breeder 7 years ago.

Left and right side

I had a petco 40 breeder and two koralia powerhead and a $100 chinese LED. I was a poor college student and also on a budget.

Nice