Asmodeus's 65 gal MIXED REEF

Skimmerking · #1 12-20-2006, 03:08 AM

Well I have started the process in making the stand for the new tank that I'm going to build so I will let you reefer's follow that post.

its a 65 gal mega flow tank made by all glass. 36x18x24
the lighting will be 2x 250's Aqua medic HQI with 12 K phoenix bulbs with electronic ballast.
the sump will be a 75 gal all glass with a center refugium light controlled by a Ice cap 175 ushio bulb.

here are the lights that im getting after xmas. man i'm pumped about getting them too.

here is the basic stand that i build out of 2x4's the out side skirt will be home depot cupbaords that will finish the stand..

here are the cupboard doors that i will be using there will be 4 of them 2 in the front and 1 on each side
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...g?t=1166587339

I went with a basic type of stand since its going to be the open top look with my new lights..

i bought a reno piece of counter top to finish off the top of the stand..

and here is the stand pretty much done with the exception of the doors and a few touch ups..

once i get the Tank from Doug I will have some shots of the tank and stand.

the tank will have major flow 1 tunze 6080 at 2250GPH along with a tunze 6100 with a controller. My lps, gorgonian's Ricordia's and other corals that can't handle the flow will go to Doug along with my Prize fish the lavender Tang..

But i know DOug will keep him fat and healthy too.

Der_Iron_Chef · #2 12-20-2006, 03:19 AM

Great idea using the cupboard doors. Do you mind me asking how much doors like that cost?

Looking forward to following this thread.

Pan · #3 12-20-2006, 05:02 AM

What made you go with those aquamedic pendants? not knowcking i have aquamedic product myself and love it, just curious thats all...

untamed · #4 12-20-2006, 05:19 AM

I would love it if Aqua Medic would ship me my lights....I'm giving them about 2 more weeks to deliver and then that's it for them!

Looking at your stand I am a bit concerned. If you were going to skin that stand with plywood, you would be fine...but since it is going to have doors on three sides, I don't think it will have much side-to-side stability. Once it is loaded with the tank and water, that effect will be increased.

You could stabilize it a lot with some diagonal corner brackets of some fashion.

lastlight · #5 12-20-2006, 05:56 AM

That's looking fantastic asmodeus...The piece of laminate on top will look really good against those cupboard doors.

I agree about the lateral forces possibly being a problem. 65 gallons is still a lot of weight.

Keep up the good work!

Skimmerking · #6 12-20-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by untamed

I would love it if Aqua Medic would ship me my lights....I'm giving them about 2 more weeks to deliver and then that's it for them!

Looking at your stand I am a bit concerned. If you were going to skin that stand with plywood, you would be fine...but since it is going to have doors on three sides, I don't think it will have much side-to-side stability. Once it is loaded with the tank and water, that effect will be increased.

You could stabilize it a lot with some diagonal corner brackets of some fashion.

AH not to worry there little grasshoppers. I forgot to mention that the doors are just there for looks they will be screwed on from the back of the tank..

SO the tank will have a stable stand

untamed · #7 12-20-2006, 03:56 PM

Doors just for looks....yes, that will do the trick!

Skimmerking · #8 12-20-2006, 04:02 PM

The reason is I don't have access to much work working now since im on xmas leave. SO i have to make due with what i have.

Delphinus · #9 12-20-2006, 04:39 PM

Looking good there Mike

Skimmerking · #10 12-20-2006, 09:24 PM

well i got bored and decided to work out in the Garage TAmmy has the day care going and the kids are giving me a headache.

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Bad Idea its friggin cold out SO i guess it time to work in the spar room. kids are sleeping

Well the stand is finished and now i have a few more pictures to show off. This is the top that i was telling ya about and it fit pretty good.

The next one is with the doors screwed on the front. make sure that you predrill the holes i almost had a mishap where i split the wood, thank god that didn't happen you might of heard me curse a few good words...

Here is the side door that i screwed on to the side. actually i didn't need it but Doug probably would have say "Hey where is the Door."

. So that door that you won't see is for Doug.