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So I got free martial from my work and decided to make my self a little stand
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Made a 1/4 gap around the bottom with 1/2" rubber under the stand to eliminate any vibrations and decided to go black
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So far 3 days into it
 
So got into the living room, put my tv on it for tonight and tomorrow will start with the tank. It's a little bigger than the one it's on now!

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Wow! What did you use to sand down in all the little details?
 
It's all one layer of MDF, trim is done? Just put something together so it look some what ok. But normal wood putty and sandpaper for the joints. Needs a touch up after bringing the stand in it got some scratches :(
Sold my LEDs so I'm waiting for my new ones before I set it up and take new pics.
 

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Just looking at the pics, I think it looks like sh**!! Maybe when I get it all done? If it still looks bad I'm making another stand!!!!
 
I think you did a great job, so why don't you ???

Well I guess the mess and the scratches on the stand cause my brother couldn't lift his side of the tank up, there for I had to put my side on (that scratched it to hell) first!! Than help him :(
But I got my new LEDs today :) but I don't think I'll be hanging them till the weekend. They are nice and I can't wait!!! 2 36" Cree LEDs
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lol, that's funny !

Little story- I sold my 200 gal. tank to a Asian guy (ya know their people small) and he brought 4 friends take it out the his truck. On the steps, two on one end was about to drop the tank and were talking their language all excited in terror, so I moved them away and took over by myself and help load it into the truck, and these guys could not believe,... my strength (I'm a fairly strong man)saying in English, "he strong,...he strong" !!! lol,...it was so frickin funny !!!
Inside the house, my wife was laughing her *** off.

Anyway bud, if it bothers you, just sand a little and stain them scratches. Assuming you're not a professional carpenter, I think it looks great,...and you did it yourself !!!
The sconces are a great finishing touch. Is it all mdf construction or some plywood ?

I can't wait to hear how the lights work and look.

So, pat yourself on the back, I am ! (can you feel it) lol :hand:
 
So far looks a bit cleaner but one of the LEDs don't work properly ;(
I have to send a unit back
 
I have a lot more live rock in a 75g barrel from my 55g reef I have to put in there some how, another 120lbs
 
Also set up a 29g with 70lbs of LR to sell. Nice and red at least, just need some fishy, coral and I'll see some $$
 

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