tbd 93

tbdh20 · Feb 15, 2015

Stand under construction.

ifarmer · Feb 15, 2015

Vefy nice.
This 93g tank is wicked heavy. With water it will be over 600+ lbs weight. So make sure the stand has enough support.
Great job

tbdh20 · Feb 15, 2015

Done with progress for today and a quick mock up.

tbdh20 · Feb 15, 2015

ifarmer said:
Vefy nice.
This 93g tank is wicked heavy. With water it will be over 600+ lbs weight. So make sure the stand has enough support.
Great job

Thanks ifarmer!

ifarmer · Feb 15, 2015

just for curiosity. how are you going to fit the sump in that stand?

LILBUDDHA · Feb 16, 2015

Lou doesn't look happy .Glad u aren't messing with any wheels .He kinda goes bonkers for them . I was wondering if you were doing that indoor's or the garage. .

tbdh20 · Feb 16, 2015

ifarmer said:
just for curiosity. how are you going to fit the sump in that stand?

Each stand section is 15"x30 1/2". The plan is to have a sump built approx 28"x14"x16" and place it on the left side. The right side will house electronics,ato,dosing containers etc. still working on that layout. Also still debating on the sump builder, I have a few in mind, just need to decide and pull the trigger.
Thanks

tbdh20 · Feb 16, 2015

LILBUDDHA said:
Lou doesn't look happy .Glad u aren't messing with any wheels .He kinda goes bonkers for them . I was wondering if you were doing that indoor's or the garage. .

Yeah, It's to darn cold in the garage. I need to buy a larger heater one day.

gnarly_reefer · Feb 18, 2015

Nice! Cant wait to see it come along! I have a little thread going on my 93 cube as well check it out...

tbdh20 · Feb 18, 2015

gnarly_reefer said:
Nice! Cant wait to see it come along! I have a little thread going on my 93 cube as well check it out...

Thanks you! I can't wait either. I just read your thread, Beautiful! I hope you get your issues figured out quickly, will be following.

tbdh20 · Feb 19, 2015

Just one more. A piece of rock I have to incorporate into the scape.

tbdh20 · Feb 19, 2015

Final main scape...

tbdh20 · Feb 22, 2015

Quick update and question. I'm tying up bracing the stand, ordering odds and ends. With the temps we are currently experiencing I don't expect to put a finish on the stand for a few weeks, at least. Finalized the sump builders to either Zero Edge, Synergy or BOA. In my research all of them turn out quality products and have long lead times. I have a existing sump for the transfer but would appreciate any constructive experiences with my decision.

Thanks

LILBUDDHA · Feb 24, 2015

tbdh20 said:
Quick update and question. I'm tying up bracing the stand, ordering odds and ends. With the temps we are currently experiencing I don't expect to put a finish on the stand for a few weeks, at least. Finalized the sump builders to either Zero Edge, Synergy or BOA. In my research all of them turn out quality products and have long lead times. I have a existing sump for the transfer but would appreciate any constructive experiences with my decision.

Thanks

Here's a bump 4 u .

tbdh20 · Mar 1, 2015

Aquascape progress.

tbdh20 · Mar 4, 2015

Having to make water for the transfer, curing of rock and quarantine has been an issue with the cold temps. Decided to upgrade from 75 to 150 gph and automate after the transfer is complete. Also, another led strip arrived for the build.

tbdh20 · Mar 6, 2015

Finally acquired everything to put the finish on the stand. Having to do this indoors, so a lot of elbow grease is involved.

shred5 · Mar 6, 2015

Before drilling the tank water test it..
The Marineland 93 have had issues with bubbles in the seams.. Once you drill it you void any warranties.
I found out the hard way and just threw one out.
By the way the build looks nice.. good luck.

tbdh20 · Mar 7, 2015

shred5 said:
Before drilling the tank water test it..
The Marineland 93 have had issues with bubbles in the seams.. Once you drill it you void any warranties.
I found out the hard way and just threw one out.
By the way the build looks nice.. good luck.

Thanks Dave,

I had read your issues, ifarmers and a few others. Once we have warmer weather I plan on doing a extended leak test, prior to drilling. Fingers crossed.