reef keeper
Super Active Member
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2014
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario
Ok. Here we go for real!!
I have purchased a Miracles 220 gallon 72x24 wide x 30 high. Based on my available dimensions I just couldn't get anything bigger down my basement stairs. And my wallet couldn't handle it either lol
Today I started cutting the wood for the stand. The tank, water and rocks is going to be in excess of 3000 lbs, so I will detail my stand build with lots of photos for you.
The stand will be 2x4 & 2x6 sealed with a mould proof primer. It will be a little humid in the stand lol.
The top and bottom will be 3/4" plywood and it will be wrapped in poplar that will be stained to approximate my maple floor.
The exterior plywood serves 2 purposes. First is looks. Second is strength and support for the frame.
I'm waiting for the first coat of paint to dry on the cut pieces before I assemble the stand. I want to hit the ends and sides with one coat so that everything is protected. Second coat will go on once it's together
I have purchased a Miracles 220 gallon 72x24 wide x 30 high. Based on my available dimensions I just couldn't get anything bigger down my basement stairs. And my wallet couldn't handle it either lol
Today I started cutting the wood for the stand. The tank, water and rocks is going to be in excess of 3000 lbs, so I will detail my stand build with lots of photos for you.
The stand will be 2x4 & 2x6 sealed with a mould proof primer. It will be a little humid in the stand lol.
The top and bottom will be 3/4" plywood and it will be wrapped in poplar that will be stained to approximate my maple floor.
The exterior plywood serves 2 purposes. First is looks. Second is strength and support for the frame.
I'm waiting for the first coat of paint to dry on the cut pieces before I assemble the stand. I want to hit the ends and sides with one coat so that everything is protected. Second coat will go on once it's together