Scott's 150 Gallon 5x2x2 Build

[scott26]

Got all the wood work done finally and the temp is up so tomorrow and the next is going to be painting days. Going to start with the 30 gallon stand and then the 150 after. Pictures to come!

 

[scott26]

Getting the test run with the cube stand first.

 

[scott26]

Still going to work on the stands. If I had to do it again I would just pay for a built stand this is soooooo time consuming!

 

[scott26]

One more...

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Love the white paint on the stand!!!

 

[scott26]

Getting closer. Paint gun decided to throw globs towards the end so I'll have to sand off the imperfections and do one more light coat.

 

[mmw64]

One more...

beautiful!

 

[scott26]

Got the 30 tank and stand inside.

 

[scott26]

Got the stand done and inside the house. Just have to do some touch up paint and get it plumbed and the electrical done.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Man great work! Looks awesome!

 

[ihavecrabs]

Looking good!

 

[MLSReefer]

I LOVE the stand, it matches our home perfectly. I had built one similar but no where NEAR as clean as yours. I am inspired!

 

[scott26]

I LOVE the stand, it matches our home perfectly. I had built one similar but no where NEAR as clean as yours. I am inspired!

Thank you it was quite the project.

 

[Dmsick]

Very nice. I saw this on the SCA FB Page. I love what you did for the electronics compartment. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[Fin]

Nice work! Following...

 

[scott26]

I know it's been taking forever but been busy. Opened the 1/2" returns to 3/4" returns to hopefully allow some more flow and spread. I found out that the paint I used was not a cabinet finish paint and becuase of that I have to put a clear epoxy finish on it to stop it from being so sticky.

 

[rodney]

Nice work looks good!

 

[Slodoc07]

The build is looking great man, stoked for you. I am actually considering the same tank for an upgrade. I'm only three hours away from SCA and they seem to have great tanks. My only concern with the Euro bracing was mounting my existing kessils but that doesn't seem to be a problem for you at all. Do the mounts wiggle at all with that small lip they are mounted to? Could i bug you for a closer pic? I really appreciate!!

 

[scott26]

The build is looking great man, stoked for you. I am actually considering the same tank for an upgrade. I'm only three hours away from SCA and they seem to have great tanks. My only concern with the Euro bracing was mounting my existing kessils but that doesn't seem to be a problem for you at all. Do the mounts wiggle at all with that small lip they are mounted to? Could i bug you for a closer pic? I really appreciate!!

They are mounted on there securely no issues with movement.

 

[scott26]

Sorry it's been so long got busy with other projects and a baby. Got the lacquer finish done and the stand back inside.