frag tank build

[joeogio]

A friend gave me this frag tank, it had set outside and needed to be rebuild. my goal for this build is to make a simple and neat. diy what i can and shoot for a professional look.
i started off by cutting the panels apart and cleaned off all the silicone
in the process of stripping the silicone i cut my thumb open and has to get like 7 stitches i pretty much cut it to the bone. (can i post a pic of it stitched up is that allowed?)
then i siliconed it back together i didnt do a perfect job but it was my first try at it so i cant complain.
then i painted the stand and placed black plastic over a foam sheet under the tank, i think it looks pretty cool and it will be covered in purple eventually.

the sump i built got my mom out of a 30g tank and she didnt end up using, it should work perfect here.
i plan to grow something in the middle area as a nutrient export

 

[sureal00]

Good Job I would like to get a frag tank myself by the summer.

 

[joeogio]

Thanks! I Should be plumbing and water testing it soon

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Good luck with your build!

 

[jmarcink91]

What are the dimensions? Looks great so far. One thing though for the stand, make sure the supports are set up correctly. See how the vertical 2x4 are inside the top frame? Having it set this way puts the shear force on the screws, it could be strong enough. If it were me I would want to really make sure though and add 2x4's to make a butt joint with the top frame. This puts the downward force into the 2x4s and not on the screws. Good luck with it cant wait to see it up and running!

 

[Vanessa O.]

Can't wait to see your progress Joe. So sorry about your thumb! A picture of it wouldn't bother me as I worked in a hospital lab and saw a lot worse than that such as dead bodies, parts of bodies, human excrement. Ok, I will stop now.

 

[Inkedreefer]

I agree with supporting it different. Looks good so far that is gonna be a nice tank!

 

[maroun.c]

+1 on reinforcing the vertical support. Sorry about your thumb. A pic wouldn't bother me as well. May be just post a link instead of attaching a pic for the weak hearted ones

 

[Akida17th]

+1 also on the reinforcement but since it's a frag tank and the water volume is light it'll probably be fine. Looks great good luck!