Optimusdooche April 13, 2016 Share April 13, 2016 I figured I would take the time to repost my tank build on wamas being that i picked up the tank from a wamas vendor . I couldn't pass up the deal I got on this tank and I've always admired bow front tanks. So it begins the upgrade from my 150 gallon to this 285 gallon bow front . I affectionately call this tank "The Sickness" because I feel this hobby is an addiction I am afflicted with. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 13, 2016 Share April 13, 2016 Nice.... Great shot with your little one in front of the tank. Between the two girls, you have the makings of a sure-fire mermaid pic. That sump in the background... wasn't it listed for sale here recently? I was eyeing it but it was just a tad too wide for for a space that I was thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 13, 2016 Author Share April 13, 2016 Good eye, yeah that's the sump for sale Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy April 13, 2016 Share April 13, 2016 This looks like a good tank build. Will follow along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtelles April 13, 2016 Share April 13, 2016 That thing is awesome! Interested to see what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave w April 13, 2016 Share April 13, 2016 That's a good looking tank, and a sump large enough to do a lot of things for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 13, 2016 Share April 13, 2016 Ooo ah ah ah ah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 14, 2016 Author Share April 14, 2016 This my wife's version of what she wants the tank to look like... Part of the deal is I have to accommodate this being the upgrade is less than ideal in her opinion . Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 14, 2016 Author Share April 14, 2016 And so the build began with me opting to make the stand rectangle instead of curved like the tank. I once owned a flat back hex and while I loved the tank ,I hated the stand because of the limited height, odd angles and dimensions. I opted to make this stand out if 2*6 to carry the load and to minimize the bracing. Also made the stand 38" tall so I don't have to bend over to look in. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy April 14, 2016 Share April 14, 2016 Pretty well thought out plan she has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 14, 2016 Share April 14, 2016 Pretty well thought out plan she has It reminds me of Flowerseller's set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy April 14, 2016 Share April 14, 2016 May I ask what the squiggly stick figure man on the bottom left is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 16, 2016 Author Share April 16, 2016 May I ask what the squiggly stick figure man on the bottom left is?Probably a brown acro if some kind Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 16, 2016 Author Share April 16, 2016 So here is my result of skinning the stand . I used 3/4/inch birch on all finished surfaces and double layered the top so the tank sits down in the plywood to cover the 1 inch acrylic bottom. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheresTheReef April 16, 2016 Share April 16, 2016 (edited) Nice looking stand. Are you going to add that sump under the stand? The center brace in the front might make it tough unless it's removable. Could you sister the front-top support and get rid of the front center brace? Edited April 16, 2016 by WheresTheReef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 16, 2016 Share April 16, 2016 Nice looking stand. Are you going to add that sump under the stand? The center brace in the front might make it tough unless it's removable. Could you sister the front-top support and get rid of the front center brace? Good eye on that. Even if you can get it in through the top, I'd make sure there was an easier way to do it. Nothing worse than not being able to pull the sump without draining everything, even if you think you'll never have to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 17, 2016 Author Share April 17, 2016 Really wouldn't feel comfortable with no center brace . Those doors are 35"wx24" h so it should accommodate most sizes sumps with ease . Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy April 21, 2016 Share April 21, 2016 Any new updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 21, 2016 Share April 21, 2016 Holy cow. That stand is built as solid as any. Looks good. I ran a quick beam deflection calculation assuming that the stand is 8' long and that the framing is built up from 2x6's. Neglecting the 3/4" fascia (and focusing on the front access span since it's the weakest), you were right to add the center brace (since you're looking at 0.11 inches of deflection without it). With the center brace, your deflection is down to 0.07". However, if you had a strong glue-up of the 3/4 inch fascia to the beam and factor that into the equation, you're only looking at 0.07 inches deflection of the full span without the center brace. That is, that additional 3/4" on the beam effectively replaces the center post support. Now, had you used a 2x8's on that top beam (and neglecting the additional strength given by adding the 3/4" plywood, you'd have a max deflection of .04 inches at the center of the span without a center brace. With the solid glue-up between the 3/4" facia and the beam, the deflection drops to 0.03 inches without the center upright and to 0.015 inches with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 22, 2016 Author Share April 22, 2016 At this point I had the cabinets and book shelves built from scratch and started on the canopy, which is the toughest part because of the curve. We wanted a simple look so I recessed the doors and used a clean modern trim with shaker style doors. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malacoda April 22, 2016 Share April 22, 2016 Wow - that is starting to look really sharp. Can't wait to see it when it's done. Just curious, any thoughts on what kind of finish your going to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 22, 2016 Author Share April 22, 2016 My wife requested all white, I am going to go to WV and buy an oil based paint. One of the few places you can still get it. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 22, 2016 Share April 22, 2016 Dang. That's looking really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy April 22, 2016 Share April 22, 2016 Dang. That's looking really great. and huge, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc April 22, 2016 Share April 22, 2016 WOW! Great job on the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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