But I can not get it out of my van until some neighbors get home! It was custom made 36 x 25 x 25. Starfire on 3 sides. Center overflow in the back. I had them make me a stand also. It is very nice. Made of Oak and the front panel lifts out. Also had them put in a lift out side panel so that I could replace or work on the sump if I need to. They made the sump as well it is 29G. I will take some pics later tonight. I was instructed that I can not put water in it for 2 weeks. That is killing me!
Picked up my new tank today...
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Nice Darren..can't wait to see it set up!
It is still wrapped in celaphane (SP?) but looks nice. This guys operation is incredible. 4 1/2 hour drive each way sucked though. Mark I may need some instruction on the overflow materials. It came with bulkheads (schedule 80?) I bought an overflow kit online but these holes are bigger so I will have to build the drain pipe and return pipe. Scares me as I am not real savvy making things! May have to trade a frag for labor help!
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Help is free Darren...just let me know when and we'll make several trips to Lowes and wha-la, durso overflow and nice return! Have you thought about what type of return you are going to run? 3/4" or 1/2" locline, educator or penductors, check-valves, etc?
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Congrats Darren, I can not wait to see it up and running. You always have the best looking tank around! *Jealous*
OK still no neighbors to help me get the tank out. Got bored so here are the sump and stand. The stand is unfinished oak. The front panel lifts out and I had them add a side panel just like this on the left side that lifts out to pull the sump if I need to. The stand is 31 inches high.
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This is a great idea! Didn't you have the problem with your last stand that you could not get your sump out unless you went through the top?!? No more of that problem I hope!
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WOW!!!!!
I totally have tank envy! Why two weeks before you can put water in it, though?
I totally have tank envy! Why two weeks before you can put water in it, though?
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very nice so far cant waite to see it stocked
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The lighted rocker switches are great for us older folks that have CRS! I'll check out the pics when I get home Darren, I bet it looks awesome!
Schweet!!!
I was going to guess a 95 Wide from Glasscages when I saw the dimensions and the description of the stand.
That's my dream tank. I'm thrilled to finally see one!!
Even nicer than I thought.
I had a Glasscages stand and canopy for an old 125.
I think I spent about 36 hours total sanding, staining and painting it.
I went thru a LOT of sandpaper.
Lots of work, but a beauty when done. And built like a tank! (No pun. LOL )
I'd really like to see it in person some day.
I was going to guess a 95 Wide from Glasscages when I saw the dimensions and the description of the stand.
That's my dream tank. I'm thrilled to finally see one!!
Even nicer than I thought.
I had a Glasscages stand and canopy for an old 125.
I think I spent about 36 hours total sanding, staining and painting it.
I went thru a LOT of sandpaper.
Lots of work, but a beauty when done. And built like a tank! (No pun. LOL )
I'd really like to see it in person some day.
