jkhchris 105 gallon tank build
 

Well the tax return finally came. I ordered a tank through OA that was made by Seastar. It is 60"x20"x20" with corner bracing made with 1/2 glass. It has a overflow box in the rear left corner with a overflow and a return. The tank is made but I am waiting for the overflow box to be built. I started the stand last week at work. I based it on the Allglass style stand and made it out of pine.
Here is a poor picture of the frame of the stand.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...ris/stand2.jpg
Another poor picture of the stand framed in.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...ris/stand4.jpg
A picture with the doors on and ready to stain.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_2605.jpg
And a few of the stand stain.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_2606.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_2607.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_2608.jpg
I also fiberglassed the inside base of the stand to hold in water just incase I have any leaks or spills.
Chris

Lookin' Good! I bet you can't wait for the tank.

Nice touch with the fiberglass...looking forward to seeing the rest.

Ya it's hard to go into OA and see the tank sitting there just waiting to be filled up. But on the other hand this is something I have wanted to do for about a year now and a little longer to wait is really nothing. Atleast there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks Drew I can't wait to see the rest too.
Chris

Looking good and congrats on the upgrade. Now you can grow your sps twice as big. Looking forward to the final build.

Thanks Chin , I can't wait till I get it set up and going. It will be nice to have some extra space. I might actually have enough pieces to fill the new tank already. The 65 has become basically a frag tank.
Heres a shot of it so you know what I am talking about.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/IMG_2622.jpg
And yes that is full colonies on trays on the front glass.
Chris

WOW Look at that 65G.
Stand looks good Chris. Can't wait to see it with a tank on it

J

Thanks Jason I might have to call on your services for some help when the tank swap goes down.

Looking forward to it. But I'm really clumsy and might make a few frags 'by mistake' ;)

J

Holy mackerel. I suddenly realize there's a LOT more room in my tanks for stuff!!!! :lol:

Good luck with the new tank :)