Simplycoral's 165g Upgrade... RANDOM PICTURES.

simplycoral · #1 11-12-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

Tagging along. Any chance of a full tank shot of your 90 gallon?

Will post one this evening Dez, How are the new corals doing.

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Originally Posted by fishytime

No....I had to pass.....no room for big colony size pieces anymore....in fact having a hard time finding room for frags

Stand looks like its gonna be sweet too

You could try sticking the frags to the glass

often thought about doing it myself! not sure if it would work...

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Does this forum support ltd html? I didn't know we could post thumbs that linked to larger images. I think that's a great idea.

Are you building the stand yourself? Whoever is seems to have a pretty nice setup in the shop!

I am building the stand myself; Got called into work today though so am a day behind. Will post a few more updated pictures this evening.

Dez · #2 11-13-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by simplycoral

Will post one this evening Dez, How are the new corals doing.

New corals are awesome. Love the colours. Thanks! I'm sure you'll see pictures of them later when they grow

Thanks for the full tank shots. Beautiful tank! Love the birdsnest!

Looking forward to the rest of the build. That stand is looking SEXY!

lastlight · #3 11-13-2009, 02:48 AM

That stand is incredibly well made I think! The way you've sandwiched the plywood together must make that thing ROCK SOLID. One suggestion (might be too late) would be to use stainless pipe handles rather than knobs. That way you tie into the steel pole on the other side of the stand...bringing it all together. Strictly my opinion. Love what you're done so far.

How did you skirt the bottom? Is that metal plating?

simplycoral · #4 11-13-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

That stand is incredibly well made I think! The way you've sandwiched the plywood together must make that thing ROCK SOLID. One suggestion (might be too late) would be to use stainless pipe handles rather than knobs. That way you tie into the steel pole on the other side of the stand...bringing it all together. Strictly my opinion. Love what you're done so far.

How did you skirt the bottom? Is that metal plating?

I picked up the pipe handles originally.. but thought they made the unit look a little like a kitchen unit. I wanted to try and make it look like an individual piece of freestanding furniture. Well that was the plan

The metal is Octolux which is brushed stainless steel to match the legs.

Regards, Simon..

simplycoral · #5 11-13-2009, 10:56 PM

Well the stand is finished

(other than a coat of oil) and has been transported to my house! Hell of a job getting it into position but we got there...

Red Coral are building the tank which should be ready on Wednesday. Starting to get a little nervous about transfering the corals & fish

praying that it will all go to plan..

Any tips or advice to ensure a smooth transfer would always be welcome

Simon

SmallFry · #6 11-14-2009, 04:22 AM

Really nice looking stand, I like the three doors - I only have two on mine as I had enough trouble making two doors let alone three!

I was wondering, what kind of oil do you use? Having just built a stand myself the cautious part of me wants to use satin varnish, but the adventurous part likes the idea of oiling it. I've never used oil (other than teak oil) before, does it stand up to water OK and how exactly do you go about applying it?

Rob.

fishytime · #7 11-14-2009, 02:43 PM

Beautiful job on the stand.....and a natural oil finish will be perfect...maple is not the easiest wood to stain and stain on maple tends to hide the little bit of grain that it has...

In house transfers are not that big o deal IME....just have a few bins/buckets for rock and water and a cooler or two for your fish and corals....spare heaters and power heads will allow you to take your time a little more....

simplycoral · #8 11-14-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SmallFry

Really nice looking stand, I like the three doors - I only have two on mine as I had enough trouble making two doors let alone three!

I was wondering, what kind of oil do you use? Having just built a stand myself the cautious part of me wants to use satin varnish, but the adventurous part likes the idea of oiling it. I've never used oil (other than teak oil) before, does it stand up to water OK and how exactly do you go about applying it?

Rob.

Hi, Thanks!

I will be using 2 coats of Danish Oil and Varathane to protect it from the saltwater

I have just finished applying the Oil. Doug (Fishytime) is right; the maple has a very fine grain which would not show very well with most stains. Danish Oil highlights the grain very well and i love the way it brings out the different colours in the maple..

The Oil i apply with a rag & the Varathane with a brush.. The Varathane is a little more work though as you have to rub it down with wire wool between coats. 4 coats in total...

simplycoral · #9 11-13-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

New corals are awesome. Love the colours. Thanks! I'm sure you'll see pictures of them later when they grow

Thanks for the full tank shots. Beautiful tank! Love the birdsnest!

Looking forward to the rest of the build. That stand is looking SEXY!

Thanks Dez. Glad the corals are doing well