180 Gallon Start-Up Thread
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Well, I'll use my 1% disclaimer and bow out. Steve was big on Perfecto tanks, but I cannot be 100% that it is.
turtlesrock;4280201; said:
Thanks!
szymon328;4281069; said:
about $30 for the skeleton of it. Although some of it was done with scrap wood my dad had available.
Pharaoh;4281087; said:
Yeah, really didn't take too long either.
DREAM-faw;4281103; said:
Thanks!
12 Volt Man;4281325; said:
Thanks!
Darth Scohin;4282469; said:
Thanks for watching
The canopy has 2-3 coats of paint now. May need one more but we will see.
Still needs trimmed and a front door though.
Closed
Top so you can see the hinge
Back, no reason to paint. No one is going to see it
Lid Open
Still needs trimmed and a front door though.
Closed
Top so you can see the hinge
Back, no reason to paint. No one is going to see it
Lid Open
Might as well do another small update.
That back of the tank and the side panel that is drilled has been painted black. I love painted black backgrounds. Most regular background are too busy for my tastes.. I like the tank to focus on the fish and black allows that, especially if a fish has color because the color really pops. The only other background I like more is those GOOD 3d backgrounds, but I am not that handy and don't want to mess with it.
The side is panted black because if I do decide to plumb the holes, I don't want them to be seen from inside the tank. It would be distracting IMO.
Also a quick picture of the painted trim/crown molding that will trim the top and bottom of the stand and the top of the canopy. 40 feet of crown isn't cheap, but it is what the wifey wants
Side
Back
Crown Molding
That back of the tank and the side panel that is drilled has been painted black. I love painted black backgrounds. Most regular background are too busy for my tastes.. I like the tank to focus on the fish and black allows that, especially if a fish has color because the color really pops. The only other background I like more is those GOOD 3d backgrounds, but I am not that handy and don't want to mess with it.
The side is panted black because if I do decide to plumb the holes, I don't want them to be seen from inside the tank. It would be distracting IMO.
Also a quick picture of the painted trim/crown molding that will trim the top and bottom of the stand and the top of the canopy. 40 feet of crown isn't cheap, but it is what the wifey wants
Side
Back
Crown Molding
wow. very nice!! the black canopy is sweet! it will really bring out any fish or plants in the tank. tank builds are really fun and i hope yours turns out well!
heres my 100gallon lake tank build= http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292347&page=4
tank has been setup for nearly 9 months now and all is well. the turtles are growing quite well 4inches, bluegills aare 4inches, pleco is 6inches, and i have 3 more bluegill 1inch in a small growout tank until they are big enough to go in with the big boys.
good luck with the rest of your build!! =]
heres my 100gallon lake tank build= http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292347&page=4
tank has been setup for nearly 9 months now and all is well. the turtles are growing quite well 4inches, bluegills aare 4inches, pleco is 6inches, and i have 3 more bluegill 1inch in a small growout tank until they are big enough to go in with the big boys.
good luck with the rest of your build!! =]
Just got finished reading the whole thread. Excellent work on the stand and canopy.
DIY projects make the hobby so much more enjoyable and rewarding!
Looking forward to updates.
DIY projects make the hobby so much more enjoyable and rewarding!
Looking forward to updates.
turtlesrock;4289830; said:
Thanks for the comments. That is a neat set up.
Pharaoh;4289846; said:
Thanks
Options;4289861; said:
It is my dad that has done 90% of it. I am not that handy + I didn't have the time
