Nice work with the detail. Smart move with the adjustable shelves inside. Looking forward to seeing the final product!
Stand for 150 gallon
- Thread starter Ironmahn
- Start date
Well I finished the project and here it is... hope you like it, and feedback is always welcome.
With Moonlighting only.
With Moonlighting only.
More info and photos.
The lid is lifted to access the tank.
The back is open other then the support that rest on the top rim of the tank. So if I wanted to use HOB filter's I will have no issues.
I have had no problems with condensation, but the fish will splash water on the underside of the lid.
I am in the process of making glass lids for the top of the tank, similar to what can be purchased in stores.
For the lid I made a frame then covered it with oak plywood. I sealed the interior surfaces of the canopy with a wood sealer then painted with paint. The lid is approximately 1 1/4" thick.
And for the lights all are T12 40W bulbs. I started out with three 6500k Daylight and one Coralife Actinic Blue. In the above photo one of the 6500's was remove and I put in a bulb that will be replaced with another Coralife Actinic Blue.
Here are some shots of the tank.
Without flash
With flash
The lid is lifted to access the tank.
The back is open other then the support that rest on the top rim of the tank. So if I wanted to use HOB filter's I will have no issues.
I have had no problems with condensation, but the fish will splash water on the underside of the lid.
I am in the process of making glass lids for the top of the tank, similar to what can be purchased in stores.
For the lid I made a frame then covered it with oak plywood. I sealed the interior surfaces of the canopy with a wood sealer then painted with paint. The lid is approximately 1 1/4" thick.
And for the lights all are T12 40W bulbs. I started out with three 6500k Daylight and one Coralife Actinic Blue. In the above photo one of the 6500's was remove and I put in a bulb that will be replaced with another Coralife Actinic Blue.
Here are some shots of the tank.
Without flash
With flash
Nice job! I like how you painted the inside of the canopy white. Better reflective qualities than stained wood. Now that's a tank to be proud of!
