New 125G Buildout

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 4, 2015

Just getting started on the new 135 gallon buildout. I've just started, so I've just completed the frame for the stand tonight. Still working on plans for lighting and the canopy.

For you nerds out there, I also managed to capture TWO of Schrodinger's cats in a box ;)

marciomrqz · Oct 17, 2015

Wheres the updates at?

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 17, 2015

I didn't realize anyone cared! ;)) I'll post some more pics today. I'm making the doors today. :)

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 17, 2015

Here is the stand with skin and trim.

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 17, 2015

I've made the ends removable for access underneath.

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 17, 2015

I've completed the doors, but I need to prime and paint them.

marciomrqz · Oct 17, 2015

Actually I'm a huge cat fan. I was searching for cat pictures, came across your forum! of course everyone is interested. Love seeing other people's masterpiece. Been collecting parts for my 65 gallon display tank for over a year now. Will be starting it soon. Looking into a diy aquarium controller right now since iv pretty much got everything else needed to build my tank

marciomrqz · Oct 17, 2015

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
Here is the stand with skin and trim.

I'm liking the overhang for the stand. Creating a ledge on the stand is something I'll be doing also.

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 17, 2015

Thanks for the kind remarks :)

Here are the doors and pullout panels before priming and painting. I plan a false panel in the middle that I can remove for sump access without a support bar right in the way.

nyreef123 · Oct 19, 2015

looking good.

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 25, 2015

Updated. Nearing the completion of the finish stage of the stand.

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 31, 2015

Slowly coming together :)

marciomrqz · Oct 31, 2015

Where is your sump going? In the middle or on either side

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 31, 2015

With removable center panel attached :)

AllSignsPointToFish · Oct 31, 2015

marciomrqz said:
Where is your sump going? In the middle or on either side

I haven't decided yet. It's a 55 gallon breeder, so I can basically put it wherever I would like. Any suggestions as to why one would position it to the side? I was thinking of putting it in the middle so that I could access it just by pulling out the removable panel.

marciomrqz · Oct 31, 2015

AllSignsPointToFIsh said:
I haven't decided yet. It's a 55 gallon breeder, so I can basically put it wherever I would like. Any suggestions as to why one would position it to the side? I was thinking of putting it in the middle so that I could access it just by pulling out the removable panel.

Well if your drain pipe is on the left of the tank, you could put your sump to one side so that it drains directly down into your sump... If you put it in the middle, you'll have bends. If that doesn't bother you, then your all good! [emoji3]