Lowefx August 23, 2016 Share August 23, 2016 Lots of time sanding and a few coats of stain. Then polyurethaned. I use minwax KONA ,I thought it was going to be too dark but turned out great. I also made my own shelf/beer rail out of solid wood and crown molding. Take a look and let me know what you think. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf August 23, 2016 Share August 23, 2016 Sweet, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob A August 24, 2016 Share August 24, 2016 I like it! Are the finished panels attached to the 2 x 4 frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite August 24, 2016 Share August 24, 2016 Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandJ August 24, 2016 Share August 24, 2016 Very nice! Did you make the doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx August 24, 2016 Author Share August 24, 2016 I like it! Are the finished panels attached to the 2 x 4 frame?Yes, I used a Brad nailer to attach them. No need to go overboard because they are not for the structural integrity. Very nice! Did you make the doors? No I did not. I don't have the tools to do so. I got them from http://www.rjaquatics.com They are one of two SOLID WOOD producers for aquariums in the USA. Owner is a stand up guy. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt August 25, 2016 Share August 25, 2016 Yes, I used a Brad nailer to attach them. No need to go overboard because they are not for the structural integrity. No I did not. I don't have the tools to do so. I got them from http://www.rjaquatics.com They are one of two SOLID WOOD producers for aquariums in the USA. Owner is a stand up guy. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Nice work! Do this for others ever? How did you buy just the doors exactly? Don't see that kind of option on their website, but maybe I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic August 25, 2016 Share August 25, 2016 very handsome! great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx August 25, 2016 Author Share August 25, 2016 Nice work! Do this for others ever? How did you buy just the doors exactly? Don't see that kind of option on their website, but maybe I missed it.Thanks guys and gals. They're not listed on the site, but if you call them, they have many sizes. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx August 28, 2016 Author Share August 28, 2016 I'd be willing to build more for others, but it's not cheap to do. Not exactly sure of costs, but I know it's a few hundred dollars, and a few weeks work. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic August 30, 2016 Share August 30, 2016 I'd be willing to build more for others, but it's not cheap to do. Not exactly sure of costs, but I know it's a few hundred dollars, and a few weeks work. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk ditto! I thought my build was going to cost around $50 and all of a sudden it cost me over $200. It was fun to build it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy August 30, 2016 Share August 30, 2016 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt August 30, 2016 Share August 30, 2016 I'd be interested to see your design specs or cut list etc. It's a very nice stand, really dig how the bottom tank frame is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx August 30, 2016 Author Share August 30, 2016 I'd be interested to see your design specs or cut list etc. It's a very nice stand, really dig how the bottom tank frame is covered.Haha design specs and cut list......um, it was in my head and I just had to triple check all measurements. As far as the bottom black trim of the glass, I just mounted my shelf over an inch higher. Boom, solved that issue! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt August 31, 2016 Share August 31, 2016 Haha, nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx September 1, 2016 Author Share September 1, 2016 Now I'm looking for tonga branch and flat shelf dry rock if ANYONE has any for sale. PM me. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM September 1, 2016 Share September 1, 2016 Really nice stand. I also like how the bottom trim is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle September 4, 2016 Share September 4, 2016 Really nice. What is the door dimension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx September 14, 2016 Author Share September 14, 2016 Door dimensions are 20x30" Now I'm adding the water for my build. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef September 15, 2016 Share September 15, 2016 Looks awesome! Have fun filling it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx September 15, 2016 Author Share September 15, 2016 Haha, yeah I have 2-7 gallon juggs. So I can only make like 20 gal a day. It's taking forever Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl September 16, 2016 Share September 16, 2016 Very nice looking stand! The flush mount with the trim was a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle September 19, 2016 Share September 19, 2016 any latest update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx September 19, 2016 Author Share September 19, 2016 UPDATE-SO I have been filling with ro/di water for th past week. I can only add about 15gal per day due to work schedule and the speed of my ro/di system. I added sand after rinsing, and still have merkey water. Should have enough in there tonight to start the sump and filtration. I have also been trying to figure out my aquascape. So drilling and pasting a few things. I'm trying to keep a minimalistic look with shelfs so some sps can table. I'll post more pics once the water clears up. I will also start dosing zeovit-zeolite, zeostart, and zeobak Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowefx September 21, 2016 Author Share September 21, 2016 Update, water is in, zeovit is started....Skimmer impeller broke, so waiting on a new one there. Metal Halides and T5 looks better in person. I still have to aquascape. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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