my first real build

[divermike_99]

hi to everyone well i guess this is my attempt at a build thread, i did alot of looking around trying to decide what size and brand of tank i was going to buy i did not want to go too big because of space in the room i will be installing it in this will be replacing a 29gal biocube setup , finaly decided on a planet aquarium 36x24x16 67-68 ish gal tank then decided to go with a tideline 30 sump from trigger systems, after that it was time to get a stand but after searching the few options we have for mass produced stands or so called custom ones i decided ill just have to build one, ive built other things and figured at least this way i will kinda get what i want and not needing to rush thru the project as time wasnt a factor, thank goodness because this is taking forever, you will notice some post's after this that seem out of place that is because i did not like how i started this one out but be paitent with me as i'm trying to figure this all out

 

[The Aquatic Arsenal]

Looking very nice. Are you leaving the casters on when you are ready to add water?

 

[divermike_99]

i'm still deciding there rated high enough and reinforced enough to withstand all the weight with no problem thought it might be a nice addition

 

[divermike_99]

 

[divermike_99]

one thing i ran into is the overflow is only drilled for one drain and one return, but figured no biggie with a 30gal sump and safety features it will be fine, i decided i would build the stand with oak and line the interior with pvc just a basic 2x4 frame, oak and oak plywood for sheeting and top, top will have a recess for the tank to set in the stand will be vented by a temprature controlled fan and have rbg led lighting

 

[CasaReefer]

Awesome Stand....

 

[divermike_99]

thanks

 

[divermike_99]

i will be adding more picures of the build process to get caught up to this point

 

[divermike_99]

this week i have been gathering all the diffrent plumbing parts and the equiptment i have to this point, i know i at least will make a few trips to the plumbing supply place, it seems you can never get everything in one trip to a hardware store

 

[divermike_99]

 

[divermike_99]

figuring out the mounting of power strip to door of access panel

 

[divermike_99]

mounting controls for pumps and heater inside access panel

 

[divermike_99]

building transformer mounting bracket for u.v. will mount inside cabinet

 

[divermike_99]

starting to gather some plumbing supplys

 

[divermike_99]

just picked up a 25w aqua uv and simplicity dosing container getting closer to having what i want to get this started

 

[Chefwheredyougo]

Looks like everything's coming along great!

 

[divermike_99]

i just keep adding more and more as i go, had to get my bubble magus advertisement in for the day oh and also the trigger systems tideline 30 sump

 

[divermike_99]

got the dj am power strip mounted and the door re-installed

 

[Chefwheredyougo]

Looks like your almost ready to get wet!

 

[divermike_99]

just a few items left as long as i can quit tinkering with it