corsi1330 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Hello, I have never documented a tank build before and have set up 6-7 tanks in the past. I would like to share this one. For the most part I have kept my tanks in my basement and never really had to worry about aesthetics of "stand and lighting". This one is going to go in my office so I will really want to do this one first class. I have slowly been gathering equipment for this one and just finally picked up the tank a few weeks ago. I went to TFP with the idea of just purchasing a Perfecto 120g. I was unaware that they just started stocking Deep Sea Aquatics tanks as well. I quickly changed my mind as the build quality looks much better and I prefer the one center overflow. This tank is slightly different in size than the Perfecto as the height is 21" not 24". Cost a little bit more but I am happy with the decision. I am going to build my own stand as I have experience in cabnetry. I have built several stands for a few WAMAS members in the past and have a few good ideas. Not going to use any 2"x4"s just 3/4 birch plywood and poplar for the doors and fluted columns. My plan is to also purchase a granite top. I have contacts and relationships with several granite dealers I have used in the past and hopefully can get this made for me at a reasonable cost. Here are a couple pics of the tank and the progress I made today on the stand. Tank Back panel Side panels Back side of face frame "not yet fastened with pocket screws" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoticReefCreations February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 I know I had seen your work a few years back and your cabinetry skills are amazing! Good luck with the build, look forward to seeing how great it looks when finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Good luck with the build. It looks like you do some really nice work; I'm anxious to see how this progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Tagging along on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 A stand with granite!! This is going to be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Weaver February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Nice job so far Brian. I like the tank and the center overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Awesome, following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 February 27, 2013 Author Share February 27, 2013 Thanks for everyones kind words. Look forward to the process and the support. Going to have to make sure everything is laying flat and true so not to crack the granite but should not be a problem. A stand with granite!! This is going to be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 man love the dimensions......been getting into shorter tanks lately...just easier to maintain...light needs are less etc etc What are the equipment plans (lights/return pump/ dosing ca/rx etc) definately going to tag along with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 I too like the dimensions. I'm looking forward to seeing the stand as this guy has some great skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott711 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 very nice, looking forward to updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 Looks like a great start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 February 27, 2013 Author Share February 27, 2013 man love the dimensions......been getting into shorter tanks lately...just easier to maintain...light needs are less etc etc What are the equipment plans (lights/return pump/ dosing ca/rx etc) definately going to tag along with this one. Going to actually tie this into my basement sump "100g tub" with a blueline 70 as the feed. The location of the tank is about 10' away from the sump in the basement and pretty much inline so really straight forward. I have two registers for my HVAC in my office and one of them is dead center of where I want the tank to sit. Going to take that register and boot out and run the plumbing through that void. This way I do not need to drill the hardwood. I should have enough room to just go back with a smaller 4"-6" flexible pipe and run the register in the toe kick of the stand. As far as lighting goes I originally thought of 2 400w halides but am considering just buying new 250w ballasts and converting. My aquascape this time is just going to be two piles of rock "one larger than the other" so I think the 250's will be just fine. Got some free time this week and should be able to make a lot of progress. I too like the dimensions. I'm looking forward to seeing the stand as this guy has some great skills. Thanks! Will take a lot of pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT February 27, 2013 Share February 27, 2013 ill bet youll be fine with 250's....espesciall if you have reflectors i could grow sps anywhere in my 90g with 2 250 radiums with spider reflectorcs and that was 27 deep i think...also had 4 54w t5s though i have the galaxy dual 250 and like it alot so far....color is about the same as the pfo ballast i used to run...i wouldnt mind a select a watt just in case i ever wanted 400 watters. funny how things come together sometimes...register in the perfect spot..... definately looking forward to the build/pics of some of those sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 February 28, 2013 Author Share February 28, 2013 Here is tonights update. I found a pic of a stand I built a couple of years ago that I really liked. This one will be very similiar except for the top. I did not detail to much of the assembly of the cabinet but I was able to get the shell done and am happy with it. Originally I was going to add a center style but once I started laying out the face frame I thought the two openings would be to small if I ever decided to add a sump under the stand. Old build Shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc February 28, 2013 Share February 28, 2013 looking good! very handy work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 March 1, 2013 Author Share March 1, 2013 Tonights update. Just need to make some doors and the false panels on the side. Oh and paint "which I hate doing!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds March 1, 2013 Share March 1, 2013 what the H-E-double hockey sticks. did you make that in 24 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy March 1, 2013 Share March 1, 2013 When you have the tools he has in those pics it don't take long. Vwery nice, can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 March 1, 2013 Author Share March 1, 2013 what the H-E-double hockey sticks. did you make that in 24 hours? LOL. I am usually impatient and had some free time. Actually going to order the granite top tomorrow morning and should have the stand built by the end of the weekend. With any luck I will have the stand-top-tank in place by the end of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf March 1, 2013 Share March 1, 2013 Looks great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 March 1, 2013 Share March 1, 2013 Awesome mill skills. Won't the granite be covered? Could you just do the trim in granite somehow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 March 2, 2013 Author Share March 2, 2013 Awesome mill skills. Won't the granite be covered? Could you just do the trim in granite somehow? Yeah most of the top will be covered. Only about an 1 1/2" projection. Should be a nice contrast and worth the gamble for $200. Plus I do not have to make the top and paint it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 March 2, 2013 Share March 2, 2013 Yeah most of the top will be covered. Only about an 1 1/2" projection. Should be a nice contrast and worth the gamble for $200. Plus I do not have to make the top and paint it! Yea $200 isn't bad. Worth a few hours of work probably just to slap it on. Following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 March 3, 2013 Author Share March 3, 2013 Well, been a long weekend. Here is an update on progress. I decided to get the hood done as well so I took a few ideas I saw and tried to make the hood as light as possible and easy to move equipment. Below is what I came up with and actually think it will work well. The canopy will hang from the ceiling "not sure on what chain, wire/cable". The equipment will just be able to hang on slats of wood and be positioned wherever I need as I built a lip to allow me to move equipment. Also built this without any ladder framing. The stand is primed and I have made all of the doors and side panels. Just need to finish priming everything tonight and I should be just left with a couple coats of my finishing paint. I still hate painting LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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