Unclesalty's 180 Gallon Tank Build Thread

[unclesalty]

I did screw up in the previous pics by putting both ends on first but it all worked out. Deciding now whether to cover overflow with a thin black acrylic or just wait and let it eventually cover up with coraline algae.

[j_hammer]

looking good, my 230 still isnt going yet hopefully soon, when do you plan on having yours going.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by j_hammer

looking good, my 230 still isnt going yet hopefully soon, when do you plan on having yours going.

Thanks Brightwhite and JHammer! Tank should of been going months ago but..... it shouldn't be long now. Only thing I am not looking forward to is the actual changeover as the 180 is going exactly where my 120 is sitting right now.

[unclesalty]

Overflox box is done and now ready to be attached to the tank. Hard part is getting it perfectly level and at the right height. I have decided its going to be lowered a bit from whats seen in the pic

[lockrookie]

your up late lol cut two boards identical at the height needed to set in place. once the silicone is set on edges you can continue with the rest.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

your up late lol cut two boards identical at the height needed to set in place. once the silicone is set on edges you can continue with the rest.

Ya up late racking my brains on tank ideas! lol Thanks for the tip as I think I might try that and I also was thinking of using a spacer between glass center brace and top lip of overflow

[lockrookie]

yeah me too brain is going overtime since i am not able to start building till it warms up .. im jealous lol.. yuor better off leveling from the bottom the bottom willbe more true than the top plastic edge that may not be seated 100 percent flush. the bottom of the tank sits flat and your stand will be level. it will be themost accurate imo. but either way may work.