This might be a strange way to start a big tank build.........

[Eagle_Steve]

Love the stand. That is wonderful work and craftsmanship. You my friend are a very talented person.

As for the tree thing wonderful way to handle the comments. I applaud you for that.

 

[Carz]

Thanks......

 

[Carz]

Well here is what I got done by the end of the day. I did make it 60" long because I wanted to get a bigger refugium. The fuge section is 24" x 22" so I think that is going to be just fine for me. You can see I cut two holes for the external pump. I want to plumb the two together and join them with a " T " into the pump. Kinda like a swimming pool drain. If one gets clogged the other will still flow. If that does not work as planned I will just cap off one hole. Many have asked how I glue the acrylic. I use "WELD ON 3" cement. If you are going to try this for the first time I would recommend "WELD ON 4" . cement. The dry time is longer and will give you just a bit more working time. Both products are great for this application but I would practice on some scraps first and let the final product dry for 72 hours. It really does get stronger the longer it sits.

 

[Dan Snyder]

Highly impressive wood work. Acrylic is not cheap but your saving a ton of money building it. Following along.

 

[Antics]

What a great build! Really enjoy thorough documentation like this! Great work!

 

[Carz]

Pretty much finished the sump. Just gat to flush trim the top and start the water test. Next up is a new work bench for the fish room to hold this beast.

 

[jsker]

Just stopping by, Great build so far and awesome skills on the wood and acrylic!!

 

[Daniel@R2R]

I love this build!!!

 

[Carz]

I figured why not make a frag tank since I had all of the acrylic and the tools were not cleaned up yet.

 

[Deep dive coral]

Nice!!!!! Cant wait to see the plumbing for this

 

[Bryson.bobby]

I got a wood top made by the Amish for my tank. I still need to stain mine though.

(Pics are from awhile ago)

 

[Carz]

Tank is in place, sump is made and the rock is curing. looking to add water in September and get this baby rolling. I am still working on the fish room now.

 

[Carz]

I know it has been some time since I added anything, but I have been working on this project. Here are some pics of the sump installed and water testing in progress. When I made the sump I cut two exit holes so I can just drain off the water into my house drain to make life easier during water changes. I am about 4 weeks away from doing the switch over. (depending on the hunting season) I have my new rock cooking for the past 7 weeks so I am hoping for a real smooth transition to the new tank. If you are close to the Pittsburgh, PA area, I will be selling a nice 75 gallon rimless tank with the custom built stand with the sump and ATO only. (last pic)

 

[TaylorPilot]

Love it! Be happy in knowing that is the last return pump you will ever have to buy... Those things just run and run and run....