My first build 225g

[Garets92553]

Picked up the tank and stand about a month ago. Slowly getting things done. Here’s some pics.

 

[azank]

Picked up the tank and stand about a month ago. Slowly getting things done. Here’s some pics.

Looking good! Following

 

[Garets92553]

Heres how it is today finishing the skin. Anyone have ideas on how to set up the controls on the right side? Don’t want to just mount them on the back wall.

 

[JohnnyKnuckles]

Looking Good So Far. Keep us posted.

 

[Mydoghasfleas]

Following

 

[Garets92553]

Not much last night just got inside painted and sides on. Tomorrow will be the trim maybe stain

 

[Garets92553]

Just did the trim today. Maybe some stain tomorrow. Had to get the Christmas decorations out for the wife so didn’t have to much time.

 

[Garets92553]

Still deciding on stain. I never stained birch wood before did a couple test pieces and didn’t like it grain came out blotchy after researching think I’m going to have to do some pre-stain with gel stain. If anyone has any suggestions I’m open wanting to do a dark stain. Did get sanding done light strip done and put sump and skimmer back.

 

[Garets92553]

Here’s some pics

 

[Garets92553]

Little update. Finished stain.

 

[Garets92553]

Haven’t updated this in a while. Got it up and running and fish in. Still have some rock and coral to add. Bottom needs to be cleaned up also.

 

[Garets92553]

Today’s update. Cleaning up wiring and hooking up apex.

 

[Garets92553]

Haven’t updated this in awhile. Since last post I made the doors. Adding fans to the back on the stand. Still need to clean up wiring a little. Need to hard plumbed my uv sterilizer. Been looking at ideas on how to run some air lines to garage for AWC and RO.