35 hex seahorse build

[knap_123]

Hers my 35 hex I got in a trade. It will be a seahorse tank build I'm doing.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Looking forward to your build!! :)

 

[knap_123]

Thanks, here is the tank when I first got it. I had to scrape all the silicone and redo it.

 

[knap_123]

I painted the stand black and hit it from the inside up. To knock the top off . I had to grind the staples off. Then cut some wood to keep the top from moving. I used tight bond 111woodglue and glued the wood to the lid. It's also waterproof glue. the lid has a nice snug fit when it's on. now I have access to build my sump! And I have really been researching this online. Found a lot of good ideas and as I go along will be looking for input. I know a guy pretty well at a glass shop. So I got all this 1/4" acrylic for $30!

 

[knap_123]

I layed a piece down and flipped the stand over on it. I traced the inside edge to get a pattern. now I have the bottom of my sump pattern. just working on ideas here.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Cool following!

 

[knap_123]

Ordered a 60 mm hole saw off Amazon for $13 and here's my first time drilling a tank.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Looks good!

 

[knap_123]

And here's my overflow diy overflow box.

 

[knap_123]

Thanks

 

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[knap_123]

Ordered this 1 1/2" short bulkhead as well for $6.

 

[knap_123]

The 2 pieces on the side of the nut is for the baffle to sit on.

 

[knap_123]

Mounted on

 

[knap_123]

I'll drill a breather hole in my 90 later and add tube.

 

[Intricateart]

Nice build. Don't see many hexs these days. A 15gal hex was my first tank as a kid. Can't wait to see it in action.

 

[fishroomlady]

what type of searhorses are you going to keep? tank looks awesome and great job on the drilling :)

 

[knap_123]

Thank you, I plan on Erectus.