Im new to R2R and have already learned some very valuable information relevant to my situation. So I figured I would start a build thread for my newest build! It started with a trip to the LFS for some LR to seed coralline in my current tank that resulted in bringing home a new Mainland 90g Corner-Flo! The sump will be a 40B Ive had in the shop. I grabbed it at a Petco dollar sale cuz.....never know when you'll need a 40B. Right?
My financial advisor used the term "toilet bowl" when referencing my expenditures in relation to this hobby! I replied ":lalala:"
Got it home and painted the back and bottom that night!
Cut out a footprint of the tank from scrap plywood to build the rock structures.
Used WaterWeld to create 7 pieces that interlock together. It only contacts the floor
at 9 points so detritus won't collect. Will probably be adding some more rock ti fill in but his is the base thus far.
Built the stand structure from 2x4's for base and legs ( 3 at each corner and braced in the center) and 2x6 for top. Capped with 3/4 plywood for tank and sump to sit on. 2 coats of white latex will improve visibility and conceal salt spray in the sump area once skinned. Made it 42" tall to make maintenance easier and ability to add a settling tank fashioned from a conical bottom, full drain poly tank.
Doors for stand. Sides will be skinned and trimmed the same. Some stain and several coats of poly should protect the stand for a long time.
My financial advisor used the term "toilet bowl" when referencing my expenditures in relation to this hobby! I replied ":lalala:"
Got it home and painted the back and bottom that night!
Cut out a footprint of the tank from scrap plywood to build the rock structures.
Used WaterWeld to create 7 pieces that interlock together. It only contacts the floor
at 9 points so detritus won't collect. Will probably be adding some more rock ti fill in but his is the base thus far.
Built the stand structure from 2x4's for base and legs ( 3 at each corner and braced in the center) and 2x6 for top. Capped with 3/4 plywood for tank and sump to sit on. 2 coats of white latex will improve visibility and conceal salt spray in the sump area once skinned. Made it 42" tall to make maintenance easier and ability to add a settling tank fashioned from a conical bottom, full drain poly tank.
Doors for stand. Sides will be skinned and trimmed the same. Some stain and several coats of poly should protect the stand for a long time.