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[brich999]

ok so tonight i decided to definately stop planning and just go buy some stuff for a 500g tank.

1. reeflo hammerhead gold 5555gph pump (go big or go home)
2. jbj true temp 1000w heater and controler
3. seachem pond matrix 5.3 gallons
4. 2 30w led floodlights
5. 4 7" 200 micron filter socks

total was 1085 shipped i think i got a decent deal and super excited to get this stuff. hopefully tomorrow i will build stand (or atleast start) and thursday im planning on picking up the tank. ill keep you posted

 

[erk419]

Nice, it always feels good buying new fish supplies and feels even better setting up a new tank. Can't wait to see pics.

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[brich999]

just went to lowes today and dropped another 400 on some lumber and plumbing to get started will start a build thread once i get it goin

 

[Whiteboi_J]

u confident w/ ur wood working skills to build the stand? good luck!

but regardless i'm subscribed!

 

[brich999]

not confident at all just hoping this works well. i did a lot of reading and think im overbuilding a lot

 

[Whiteboi_J]

not confident at all just hoping this works well. i did a lot of reading and think im overbuilding a lot

lol well i hope u plan on filling up the tank in ur garage and letting it sit before moving it in....hate for 500 gallons of water to flood ur house.

well i guess u've already bought the wood, but have u priced out wat a custom welded tube stand would cost?

i would also read up on wood working 101 online or get a book at local hardware store before jumping into the build...it's a tad more difficult then it seems.

u got a miter and/or table saw, or u gonna use a skill saw for all ur cuts?

 

[Whiteboi_J]

birch - it looks like it can be done, but the guy in this thread looks confident with his hands. make sure u take pics as u go along!

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214279&highlight=500g+stand

 

[brich999]

im smart and always think things through and the skil saw is tough. i might find a carpenter to help out and make sure it all works out

 

[brich999]

nice build, mine is a bigger footprint 8x4x2 and im using all 4x4 (prob overkill) but thats what i think will make it safer and also going with 10 uprights instead of 8

 

[pshtex]

honestly u will be fine even if u just know basic framing or know how to look it up. just a quick reminder to all but most of our homes (in the US not sure how homes are done in other countries), even 2 stories, are framed with 2x4's for the most part.