steveoutlaw August 11, 2007 Share August 11, 2007 (edited) Well, I decided I wanted a 92g corner tank on my terms. So, I bought a new 92g corner tank and drilled it for a closed loop. This tank will be replacing the current 92g corner I have. I'm going to put it on a 36" custom stand and custom build a canopy as well. Thanks to Johnny and Steve at BRK for helping me flip it around and letting me drill it at the shop. Anyway, I got 6 holes drilled.......7 counting the one in my foot from the nail in the pallet (don't worry John, I'm not suing you) and there are no cracks in the tank!! I just got it into the house so I'll get some pics tonight or tomorrow and post the tanks progress. Edited August 11, 2007 by steveoutlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trble81 August 11, 2007 Share August 11, 2007 If it isn't zoa's it's nails that are out to get you.... Looking forward to seeing your build... --Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akbuuur August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 your gonna make my miss my 92 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 your gonna make my miss my 92 :( You can always buy it back from me. I just picked up a uesd oceanic 92gal that is reef ready today, so I'll be using that one instead. You know you want it back! Steve, Looking forward to seeing your project come along. Can't wait to get my stand and canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 If it isn't zoa's it's nails that are out to get you.... Looking forward to seeing your build... --Mike Cant wait to see this up and running, I saw one up and close today at PetCo in rockville, I don't know how you're supposed to reach the back but the tank looks freaking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 We need to start a exclusive "corner club" Looking forward to pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 We need to start a exclusive "corner club" Looking forward to pics. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 Guess that means that the pool is won by anyone who voted for Outlaw or Mohsin to upgrade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 so does it count if people shove their tanks into a corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 12, 2007 Author Share August 12, 2007 (edited) Guess that means that the pool is won by anyone who voted for Outlaw or Mohsin to upgrade... Not to throw a wrench in here Dave, but if I'm getting the same tank as I already have.......is it really an upgrade? We need to start a exclusive "corner club" Looking forward to pics. Excellent idea........we'll make it exclusive so nobody with those funny looking rectangular tanks can be in it!! Edited August 12, 2007 by steveoutlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trble81 August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 You guys should petition to have a thread dedicated to you guys. It could be something like: "Corner tanks, for those who want the best of both walls..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 12, 2007 Author Share August 12, 2007 Ok, I snapped a front view with the bulkheads installed. I'll be taking pics of the stand construction as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 It will never float... has too many holes in it. Okay - so don't most people just run 1-2 holes in, 1-2 holes out, and divide up their closed loop? Or even throw it over the back and down into the tank? Why did you need half a dozen holes? You know you're dying to tell us. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 12, 2007 Author Share August 12, 2007 It will never float... has too many holes in it. Okay - so don't most people just run 1-2 holes in, 1-2 holes out, and divide up their closed loop? Or even throw it over the back and down into the tank? Why did you need half a dozen holes? You know you're dying to tell us. bob You're killin me Bob! The bulkhead 1/2 way up the glass in the back is goign to be the intake for the closed loop and the other 4 are going to be the returns. I'll be running the returns through an Oceans Motions 4 way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 12, 2007 Author Share August 12, 2007 OK, here's a few of the stand so far. I'm off to Lowes to get some finish wood for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akbuuur August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 lol, no thanks at least not until after im done with nursing school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 12, 2007 Share August 12, 2007 why cant people put these things together faster so we don't have to wait for updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak August 15, 2007 Share August 15, 2007 You have so much fun building your stands don't you.. drilling that tank must have been a pain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 15, 2007 Author Share August 15, 2007 You have so much fun building your stands don't you.. drilling that tank must have been a pain? I'm not having any fun with this stand.........cutting curves in wood is a real pain is the a$$!! Drilling the tank actually wasn't that bad. It just took a LOT of patience!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperofthefish August 15, 2007 Share August 15, 2007 What method did you use to drill the tank. I'm getting ready to do this soon... Thanks! I'm not having any fun with this stand.........cutting curves in wood is a real pain is the a$$!! Drilling the tank actually wasn't that bad. It just took a LOT of patience!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMsAquarium August 15, 2007 Share August 15, 2007 Not to throw a wrench in here Dave, but if I'm getting the same tank as I already have.......is it really an upgrade? Yes it is, yes it is It's not the same tank and YOU custom drilled it Sooo that being said, when are you setting another one? In two or three weeks? :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman August 15, 2007 Share August 15, 2007 I'm not having any fun with this stand.........cutting curves in wood is a real pain is the a$$!! Drilling the tank actually wasn't that bad. It just took a LOT of patience!! How are you cutting the curves? Using 2x12's? I might suggest laminating some plywood, instead. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 16, 2007 Author Share August 16, 2007 What method did you use to drill the tank. I'm getting ready to do this soon... Thanks! I used a diamond bit from BRK, a hose, and a lot of patience. 5 holes and no cracks.......YAY! Yes it is, yes it is It's not the same tank and YOU custom drilled it Sooo that being said, when are you setting another one? In two or three weeks? :wink: JM - but this isn't an UPGRADE......it's just a newer........awww crap, ok it's an upgrade. I'm going to need at least 6 months or a new house before I can upgrade again........at least if I want to stay married!!! How are you cutting the curves? Using 2x12's? I might suggest laminating some plywood, instead. bob Actually, I tried a skill saw to no avail. However, I have a router with a good cutting bit that I'm going to try to use. I'm going to fashion some sheet metal into a guide like dandy did here: http://www.wamas.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=8972&hl= However, until that happens I'm always open for suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia August 16, 2007 Share August 16, 2007 Very cool indeed! Can't wait to see the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 30, 2007 Author Share August 30, 2007 Ok, back in town and got to do a little more work. Here is the stand in it's place: And a few pics of putting the canopy door together: The wood: The curved pieces: The door of the canopy: More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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