Deep Reef 150 gallon Tall DT Build

[Deep Reef]

Finally finished all the wood work with the exception of drilling holes at the rear and top for ventilation and sanding

Canopy

Stand

 

[Deep Reef]

Holes drilled for ventilation fans in rear and to release air at top

Ready for sanding and paint[emoji106]

 

[scotturban54]

Very nice woodwork

 

[Deep Reef]

Thanks

 

[Deep Reef]

Been painting the interior but the cold spell put that to a stop. Received a new skimmer for Christmas though.

 

[scotturban54]

Nice

 

[Deep Reef]

Interior painted time to stain

 

[Deep Reef]

Stainless steel hinges for canopy also arrived

 

[Deep Reef]

Well finally got around to staining..

Was originally going to do a two tone but decided on classy grey.

Next step polyurethane...

 

[SaracensRugby]

Looks awesome. Currently building my own stand for my custom 125 that I just ordered. May take an idea or two from you trim work, looks great.

 

[Deep Reef]

Looks awesome. Currently building my own stand for my custom 125 that I just ordered. May take an idea or two from you trim work, looks great.

Thanks, feel free to take what you need

 

[SaracensRugby]

Did you use MDF boards and cut out the holes where you will put the doors? Then use wood trim pieces on top of that? I have some leftover MDF board that I was thinking of doing that to keep one continuous piece per side, then accented by different trim.

 

[Deep Reef]

Did you use MDF boards and cut out the holes where you will put the doors? Then use wood trim pieces on top of that? I have some leftover MDF board that I was thinking of doing that to keep one continuous piece per side, then accented by different trim.

No I use birch plywood installed on the frame then like you said cut the holes. This provided the continuous piece. Used wood trim to conceal seams/screws.

 

[Senior El Roboto]

following. this tank is going to look great! good luck!

 

[Senior El Roboto]

following. this tank is going to look great! good luck!

 

[Deep Reef]

following. this tank is going to look great! good luck!

Thanks

 

[Deep Reef]

This tank is an Apex free zone, just received my GHL P4 controller, extra power strip, doser 2.1 and flow sensor.

By the way the power strips are huuuuge

Looking forward to getting the stand completed.

 

[calvo15290]

I love that idea on the stand with the side cubby

 

[xaflatoonx]

amazing build so far... what type of wood and how thick did you use to skin?
also - what did you use for trim?

 

[Deep Reef]

I love that idea on the stand with the side cubby

Thanks, with the 4ft tank I really needed room for controls