frostyj July 15, 2014 Share July 15, 2014 After seeing someone else do this on a different forum, I thought this would be an inexpensive a fun project to start. So I started looking around at thrift shops and found this dresser that has a solid wood top. I am aiming for a sub $100 budget and so far I am $30 in. Tomorrow I will start to gut, strip and reinforce it is a couple areas with left over 2x4's. I plan on using the drawer fronts as the doors by removing them from the drawer and cutting them in half. I am still planing some of it out as I want to add a section to house the electronics and such. A 20L will be inside, so I will have room on the left or right. Here is is, it is 43"x18" I'll post more pictures up as I progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime July 15, 2014 Share July 15, 2014 Cool, look forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly July 15, 2014 Share July 15, 2014 WOW great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crob5965 July 16, 2014 Share July 16, 2014 nice, might be a good way to sneak more aquariums into the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef July 18, 2014 Share July 18, 2014 Next step? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyj July 19, 2014 Author Share July 19, 2014 Monday is my next day off, so I'll be doing some work on it then and updating the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyj July 27, 2014 Author Share July 27, 2014 Well I finally got some time to do a little work on this project. While I was taking it apart I had a different idea with the doors. I will be using the lower two sections as two swing-out doors and the upper as a flip up. The upper portion will be for at least one 8 channel power strip and a pull out shelf that may or may not tilt down. This would be where I could put controller modules. In the sump area on the right I am planing a 5 gallon reservoir for fresh RO/DI water, with a panel in front to attach MP10 controller, future Apex controller and ATO. I'm gonna go with a black stain, with a light grey inside. I don't need much support to add, but will have to add a plywood bottom to support the sump. Looks like I can still do this for under $100, and have quite some time to finish it as I will not be using it anytime soon. I am unable to set a tank up at my new place and will be taking down my current one as I can't get to it but once a week. :( Keep an eye out in SWAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle July 31, 2014 Share July 31, 2014 So, what tank size are you planning for it? Custom rimless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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