180 Rimless build

[Aznyoyoboy57]

cool cant wait for more!

 

[skinz78]

Awesome work on the stand, looking forward to the updates!

 

[reefcrazy12]

where did you get the background

 

[Syndicated]

Reef crazy I had it custom printed at a sign shop on the sticky side of the vinyl.
It was crazy high to have it.

 

[Syndicated]

Ok I got a lot done on the stand today.
Stained and satin polyurethane.
I laid the tile an grouted it.
Built the front and side skirts from oak and blonde wood.
All I have left is to build the doors and the stand will be finished.

And a video of the stand.

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/dogpinkybunny/A784A8CD-8156-4B6B-AA54-DD401FF13EF0-2454-000003E5DF19684B.mp4

 

[Syndicated]

Well we got it done now to start the plumbing.

 

[cdrewferd]

That's looking very nice.

 

[Syndicated]

I should get the doors done this week sometime just depends on how much I have to work over this week.
I am going to try and get it plumbed this week and get the sump drilled for the external pumps.

 

[skinz78]

Wow, you sir are a true craftsman, nicely done!

 

[Syndicated]

Thanks alot skinz.
This has been my dream tank for some time now.
I am just happy that I finally got the time to finish the stand.
I still have a few things left to pick up to get everything finished.
Maybe 2 weeks it will have all the coral and lights on it doin what it is intended to do.

 

[Syndicated]

Key tools I used to build my new stand.
DEwalt circular saw
DEwalt 20v max impact and drill
And the kreg pockethole jig
And of course a Lincoln arc welder

 

[Syndicated]

I was wanting to get the tank ready before this weekend because we are having our local frag swap this weekend in Memphis.
I already have a few things I am going to pick up.

 

[Thamastachef]

Very nice! Wanna build the stand for my next tank?! Seriously do you?! Again awesome build!!

 

[Syndicated]

I could but it would cost a arm and leg to ship it

 

[3Twinklets]

Wow! Great job. Its going to be beautiful.

 

[summitwynds]

Any updates?

 

[Kworker]

coming along nice. ill be watching the progress!

 

[Syndicated]

Yea tank went through a small cycle and I am working on getting some updated pics to post.

 

[Kworker]

I dont know if I'm allowed to talk specific about a brand but I will try my best not to make it sound like a review asked question. But how do you feel glasscages rimless is quality wise compared to some of the others out there? since I've heard a lot of negative regarding their rimless models. It looks terrific. I would love to get my hands on an ADA long nano, i think one of the 12 gal's is what im thining of.

 

[Syndicated]

As far as glass cages timeless tanks.
I love mine I did the same reading as you on people bashing there product but I have bought reptile cages from them in the past. So I decided to go with them for my rimless tank for the number one reason I lived close to them 2.5 hours away. I picked up the tank in person.
I priced this tank from a lot of other builders and just to put it blunt. I can buy 3 from glasscages for the price o one from some of the others.
And when I went to pick it up they gave me a tour of the factory it is nothing like you would think. Try are a local company that builds tanks in shops in there back yard.