Anirban's Aquaforest journey

Anirban · Jul 4, 2016

I put together the aquarium yesterday and its curing right now. This thing looks huge. It needs some cleanup so I will post the picture later sometime and I am tired like a dead man. Plumbing comes in tomorrow so will keep you all posted how it goes. Also finally decided to do bottom bracing on the tank so will do it later this week.

Yakland · Jul 5, 2016

Forestrain · Jul 6, 2016

Anirban · Jul 6, 2016

Yeah, I know its due time for an update. Got my plumbing parts delivered couple of days back. So currently working on finalising the overflow. Will try to post a picture tomorrow. Also the tank is curing and cleaning it slowly. Waiting for the bottom braces to arrive so will finish the tank. I am thinking of adding corner clear frames. Currently planning for stand and customisation.

Tankr75 · Jul 7, 2016

Following

Anirban · Jul 7, 2016

As promised here is the overflow. Its almost finished but I will do some touchup this weekend.

Anirban · Jul 7, 2016

Anirban · Jul 9, 2016

So finally its time for the real tank update....its still waiting for its bottom bracing but the structure is ready.

Anirban · Jul 17, 2016

Time for new updates....

The tank is complete and currently undergoing leak test since last one week. Looks strong and steady.

Anirban · Jul 17, 2016

I was looking for stand ideas and thought to go orthodox way of building one. As i will need a lot of customization regarding my Kore 5th dosing station, sump and control box I will try to make space accordingly. Yesterday I went for my wood hunt and finally came back with all these.

Anirban · Jul 17, 2016

Then since morning I was working on getting the stand done. Right now its almost complete except the top brace as I ran out of nails. I am thinking of painting it white. Yet to decide on the colour....

Anirban · Jul 17, 2016

I have a question. Now the as tank is complete I am thinking should I paint the back black or leave it as it is.

rebekwl · Jul 17, 2016

Looking good!! Can't wait to see it set up.

Anirban · Jul 17, 2016

rebekwl said:
Looking good!! Can't wait to see it set up.

Thanks, yeah this will be a upgrade from my current 30 gallon. The main idea is to see how much DIY I can put in the build.

Mandrew · Jul 17, 2016

Anirban said:
I have a question. Now the as tank is complete I am thinking should I paint the back black or leave it as it is.

So far I've painted the back of my last two tanks black and I really prefer that over seeing cords hanging down the back side. I vote paint it!

Anirban · Jul 17, 2016

Mandrew said:
So far I've painted the back of my last two tanks black and I really prefer that over seeing cords hanging down the back side. I vote paint it!

Yeah, hiding the cord looks like the only reason to paint it black but I was thinking can I do some wire management? It will be easy though to paint it but still I like the clear look.....a bit puzzled and confused.