Sad Panda January 28, 2016 Share January 28, 2016 (edited) Ok here is a photo of the start to the stand for my 180. After this photo was taken I have cut the lumber to size but got cold in the garage and lost the light so I will post another tomorrow. I know its just wood but I'm excited. Edited January 28, 2016 by Sad Panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBR January 29, 2016 Share January 29, 2016 Everything has a first day. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda January 30, 2016 Author Share January 30, 2016 Ok had spare time today and went to town. Photos are of the stand bottom, Top, legs being made, put together and the floor being put in the bottom and caulked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 30, 2016 Share January 30, 2016 Coming along nicely! Sent from my LG-V510 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda January 30, 2016 Author Share January 30, 2016 Got the top on and drilled for the returns and the front paneling on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 31, 2016 Share January 31, 2016 Good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf January 31, 2016 Share January 31, 2016 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda January 31, 2016 Author Share January 31, 2016 Ok 1st picture is the door frames being screwed together, second photo is from the front after sealing the inside sump area and the doors on top being pressed flat as they dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 4, 2016 Author Share February 4, 2016 Front doors finished and installed. Trying to decide if I want some type of design in the center of the doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 11, 2016 Author Share February 11, 2016 Super disappointing set back last night. Went to pick up my new 180 and luckily I tore the cardboard protector off the bottom first. I found the bottom end support and trim broken. Now have to wait another entire week to get a replacement sent. Super Sad Panda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 Bad luck! Sorry. Well, at least this time, you've got a reputable dealer helping out. Patience, Panda. You'll need it in this hobby! It's only a week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 11, 2016 Author Share February 11, 2016 I know thanks. And once things are running I am patient. But I have been looking forward to setting everything up this weekend. I'm like a child when it comes to this hobby, I want to pout and stomp my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 Looking good, too bad about the delay. What did you use to seal the inside of the stand? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 12, 2016 Author Share February 12, 2016 I bought a new tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 I meant the white paint inside the stand, is that a waterproof sealant of some kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 12, 2016 Author Share February 12, 2016 lol sorry, it is 4 coats of KILLZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 Looks like overkill... z. (Pardon the pun.) Is this going on a wood floor? Are you putting anything between the floor and stand for protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 12, 2016 Author Share February 12, 2016 On wood floor yes. Nothing between it and the floor. Not sure if you can see in the photo the inside of the stand has 8" walls all the way around the base that are sealed with silicone and then Killz so I will have an extra X number of gallons before it could get to the floor. I also plan on having a leak detector through my Apex. I feel comfortable with this set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 12, 2016 Author Share February 12, 2016 Its like Christmas. UPS just dropped off my new Apex and I have trash cans around the house (the wife is getting upset) with 180 gallons of RODI water in them but no tank.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 Hurry up and wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 13, 2016 Author Share February 13, 2016 My two clowns are in there 10g "holding" tank having been moved from the 55 during this upgrade. every time I go to feed them they look at me like I put them in section 8 housing in some ghetto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle February 16, 2016 Share February 16, 2016 They will get used to it. Any latest update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc February 16, 2016 Share February 16, 2016 Love the wood paneling on the stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 16, 2016 Author Share February 16, 2016 Thank you. It was easy to install and I think turned out well. I still need to place the trim on the edges and floor. First time I ever tried making my own doors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone February 20, 2016 Share February 20, 2016 Any update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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