180 Gallon Mbuna Reef Build

[IndovinaVI]

This is how I fixed the outward bow:
an 18" strip I bent at each end and screwed into place. Voila!

Last but not least- the trim.

I measured 1.5" from the top edge and made a line. About every foot I drilled a hole just about as big as the screw threads to secure from the inside of the canopy outwards and pull the trim to the canopy. Once this was finished, I laid down a hefty bead of glue and screwed it in place.



Then to the sides, I had to get creative with the mounting cause the inner side has another piece to go through. So I took some longer deck screws and shortened them.


Finished product:


What do you guys think? So far I'm satisfied- don't even want to look at it today- A little sanding, stain and urethane and I'm all done!


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[IndovinaVI]

oh, and I got another 20lb bag of sand- the fish are digging to the bottom of the tank in some areas so I want to fill more in- total 180lbs of sand. Went on eBay and they're selling 8' sylvania led setup for $43 shipped.. plan is to have one on white for day supplemental, and the other for either blue or red moonlighting effects.


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[DustMite]

Looks great.. Good job !

 

[IndovinaVI]

got the first layer of stain on the canopy.. got half way finished and the foam brush I was using fell apart.. had to use the sponge with my fingers-







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[Adamson]

Nice plane!


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[snowman17.5]

What fish do you have? Nice tank too by the way love the red lights were did you get thos from? I have the weak aqueon led light.

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