USCG CWO Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have been thinking about a frag tank build for a while now and having saved my pennies I am finally able to start. The tank was built by Dave from Davey Jones Locker and is 36W x 18W x 16H made from 1/2 cast cell acrylic with a black back ond overflow. Thank you Dave the tank is awesome. I haven't drilled the overflow or return holes as I am not sure how I am setting those up yet. I have a seaswirl, so that will play a role. The stand I built using plain ole' pine planking and various moulding pieces. It is stained in Antique American and will have several coats of poly. The top I did in tile that was left over from when the house was built. It is removeable by sliding it out the back if I don't like it, or want a change. The lighting is an all in one unit from Cadlights. It has a 150W 20K Radium and two antinic T-5's and moonlights. It will hang above the tank from Sunlight Supply Sunlifts. They operate like your window shades. You push up and the light goes up and stays. You pull down and let go and the light stays. I can't wait to get those up and running. It will all be suspended from a wooden frame I have yet to construct and bolt to the stand. I know everyone likes pics so here you go. Let me know what you think and thanks for looking. Shane [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Looking good! Keep the pictures and updates coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 looks awesome man! Now i know what my stand will look like someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Awesome job on that stand!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks guys. Hey Miles I got the tile idea from when you redid your floor. So thank you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Nice!!! It definitely looks great on that stand. Look forward to seeing it with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 lookin really good chief, looks like we're doing our frag builds at the same time man lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 looks like we're doing our frag builds at the same time man lol Yep I saw that. Good luck on yours and let me know if you need any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 thanks man, ill let ya know, i might need some help at some point, what with the future father in law altering my plans on me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Great job on the stand. I'm looking forward to seeing this setup with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Update Well here it is full of water and running. Wadda ya think? [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Looks good Shane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Very nice! It will look great full of all those colorful corals you are going to fill it with too! Excellent work!(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 lookin real good shane, your comin along a LOT faster than i am lol i just got my light yesterday. i like how you've hung that light, very nicely done on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That's sweet!! so that's basicaly a 40b right? Could ya PM me with what ya paid for it? its what Im looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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