80 Gallon Deep Blue Build (48x24x16)

[member 99594]

This one might take a bit as I am awaiting a basement renovation to be completed, however, I did get started on the tank tonight.

 

[KJ]

Nice build;)

 

[mta_morrow]

Great start!

 

[Sits Unafraid]

I just picked up a deep blue 60. Cant wait to see what you do with an 80

 

[member 99594]

I am so excited. lol like a kid. When I get time I will list my equipment.

We are waiting for the basement to be finished.

 

[member 99594]

Frame of the stand complete.

 

[troia]

Absolutely love the 80s from Deep Blue, best footprint offered by a manufacturer thus far. Excited for you

 

[member 99594]

Test for passed. I was thinking of some old barn board for the outside. Any thoughts?

 

[Sits Unafraid]

So sleek, so clean.
I just have a prejudice against barn wood. I’m sorry. Strictly personal opinion. Probably because it’s so popular in my area lol. But I’ve seen what people can do and am often impressed

 

[jdpeters]

So jealous! Great footprint and depth!

 

[member 99594]

So sleek, so clean.
I just have a prejudice against barn wood. I’m sorry. Strictly personal opinion. Probably because it’s so popular in my area lol. But I’ve seen what people can do and am often impressed

After pricing it out a bit I think people are nuts on pricing. I might just grab some skids and start staining them. See how that works.

 

[OffTopic]

I like barn woods ascetic, would it go with the other decor in the house?

 

[member 99594]

Yeah, it will be going downstairs and we are finishing it with browns and earthy colours.

 

[leahfiish]

Following, going to be setting up the same size tank very soon just waiting on a stand and undecided whether I want rimless or not.

 

[Pete1968]

Following, going to be setting up the same size tank very soon just waiting on a stand and undecided whether I want rimless or not.

finished the same build a year ago

 

[member 99594]

Nice Pete... I just picked up some barn board today.

I am going to stain it this weekend and assemble next.

 

[Pete1968]

Nice Pete... I just picked up some barn board today.

I am going to stain it this weekend and assemble next.

Nice, i had the stand that came with it, if course it was way to low , so i build a custom platform out of 5/4 & 8 to not only make it higher but more room underneath it

 

[member 99594]

Yeah, I have a skimmer that stands 24". Before I planned the sump in the laundry room I drew up the stand plans and just never changed it.

Nice, i had the stand that came with it, if course it was way to low , so i build a custom platform out of 5/4 & 8 to not only make it higher but more room underneath it

How old is your tank?

 

[Pete1968]

Yeah, I have a skimmer that stands 24". Before I planned the sump in the laundry room I drew up the stand plans and just never changed it.



How old is your tank?

10 months

 

[member 99594]

10 months

Awesome tank... I hope mine can look as nice as what you have in 10 Months that for sure.