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Leaking tank, so time to rebuild!!
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Well i've finally had it with my little 10 gallon Nano tank. It has had a slow leak around the top and bottom seams for about 6 months now. I think the tank has had a pretty good run, i've had it for 17 years now (only the last 3 have been setup up as a reef tank). Definitly good value for a ~$15 tank.
So this past week i've been geting materials together for a 20g high tank. I decided to make my own stand since i didn't like any of the ones commercially available. I built a 2x4 frame sheeted with 1/2" plywood, installed a shelf to store all my supplies/chemicals and made sure there was enough room at the bottom of the stand to hold another 10g tank. I was thinking maybe of doing a sump, but decided on having 2 seperate systems and run the 10g as a quarantine/ frag tank.I added a 5/4" solid maple ledge around the top of the stand and covered the rest with a simulated stone siding. Im pretty happy with the results Heres some pictures of my progress... oh and i tinted the back of the tank with some limo tint at the suggestion of canreef member Madico Attachment 1364 Attachment 1365 Attachment 1366 Attachment 1367 Attachment 1368 |
Hey cool stand, I like that stone siding look. Hehe it sort of looks like a mini fireplace with the door off :razz:
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i like the look of the stone sideing.... was it hard to install?
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That stone look is very nice!
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What is the "stone" siding made of?
Is it stone of some form of instulation? |
yep, the product is called nextstone. it goes on in strips 4" x 48". Its very lightwieght and durable. I believe it it made of some high density urethane. Also adds an r value of 5.6 or something if you need it :razz:
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Was just wondering how it would look inside a FW tank.:wink:
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i think it might work, i've seen it used in shower applications. its just a matter of well making it uh... not float ;)
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Dude that stand is sick! Wow!!
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