300 gallon tank - the project begins!

LowCel

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So far I have ordered a few things for the 300 gallon tank I am getting but today was the first day of work. I gave my dad a call this morning and asked if he wanted to come and give me a hand building the stand. We made a trip to Lowe's where I spent $160 for wood, nails, and foam.

We managed to get everything done exept for the doors, trim, and paint. I also still need to put the sides on the tank, I'm going to wait until I finish the sump before I put those on so I can slide the sump in. All considering I would say it was a pretty productive day considering it was around 37 degrees and I can barely walk due to knee surgery. I am paying for it now though, my knee is swollen pretty bad.

Anyway, here are some progress pictures. It is amazing how much this stand weighs!










 

uncwnells

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looking good so far, did your lowes have 4x4's that were untreated? I am just curious as I was forced into buying treated wood at Home Depot.
 

LowCel

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Nope, no untreated 4x4's at Lowe's so I was forced to buy the treated one's as well.
 

tcarswell

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looks good simple and effective. I like it!
 

LouieV

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Awesome!!! make sure you get to update!!
 
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