80 Gallon Deep Blue Build (48x24x16)

member 99594 · Aug 31, 2018

This one might take a bit as I am awaiting a basement renovation to be completed, however, I did get started on the tank tonight.

KJ · Aug 31, 2018

Nice build

mta_morrow · Aug 31, 2018

Great start!

Sits Unafraid · Aug 31, 2018

I just picked up a deep blue 60. Cant wait to see what you do with an 80

member 99594 · Aug 31, 2018

I am so excited. lol like a kid. When I get time I will list my equipment.

We are waiting for the basement to be finished.

member 99594 · Sep 2, 2018

Frame of the stand complete.

troia · Sep 2, 2018

Absolutely love the 80s from Deep Blue, best footprint offered by a manufacturer thus far. Excited for you

member 99594 · Sep 2, 2018

Test for passed. I was thinking of some old barn board for the outside. Any thoughts?

Sits Unafraid · Sep 3, 2018

So sleek, so clean.
I just have a prejudice against barn wood. I’m sorry. Strictly personal opinion. Probably because it’s so popular in my area lol. But I’ve seen what people can do and am often impressed

jdpeters · Sep 3, 2018

So jealous! Great footprint and depth!

member 99594 · Sep 3, 2018

Sits Unafraid said:
So sleek, so clean.
I just have a prejudice against barn wood. I’m sorry. Strictly personal opinion. Probably because it’s so popular in my area lol. But I’ve seen what people can do and am often impressed

After pricing it out a bit I think people are nuts on pricing. I might just grab some skids and start staining them. See how that works.

OffTopic · Sep 3, 2018

I like barn woods ascetic, would it go with the other decor in the house?

member 99594 · Sep 3, 2018

Yeah, it will be going downstairs and we are finishing it with browns and earthy colours.

leahfiish · Sep 3, 2018

Following, going to be setting up the same size tank very soon just waiting on a stand and undecided whether I want rimless or not.

Pete1968 · Sep 3, 2018

leahfiish said:
Following, going to be setting up the same size tank very soon just waiting on a stand and undecided whether I want rimless or not.

finished the same build a year ago

member 99594 · Sep 5, 2018

Nice Pete... I just picked up some barn board today.

I am going to stain it this weekend and assemble next.

Pete1968 · Sep 5, 2018

Calli said:
Nice Pete... I just picked up some barn board today.

I am going to stain it this weekend and assemble next.

Nice, i had the stand that came with it, if course it was way to low , so i build a custom platform out of 5/4 & 8 to not only make it higher but more room underneath it

member 99594 · Sep 6, 2018

Yeah, I have a skimmer that stands 24". Before I planned the sump in the laundry room I drew up the stand plans and just never changed it.

Pete1968 said:
Nice, i had the stand that came with it, if course it was way to low , so i build a custom platform out of 5/4 & 8 to not only make it higher but more room underneath it

How old is your tank?

Pete1968 · Sep 6, 2018

Calli said:
Yeah, I have a skimmer that stands 24". Before I planned the sump in the laundry room I drew up the stand plans and just never changed it.

How old is your tank?

10 months