Very slow work in progress

[Aussie paul]

I'm currently in the middle of an extremely slow tank build. I've been told by the wife it's my last build so taking my time building a 4x2x2 to exactly how I want it. Here is a few shots of the stand so far

 

[Aussie paul]

Only primed the inside for now. Paint is going to be gloss white on the inside and white wash on the outside

 

[Dtackett]

very nice

 

[Aussie paul]

Thanks tank won't be done until January unless I can convince the wife to let me build a acrylic tank before then

 

[Dtackett]

better to ask for forgiveness than permission? lol

 

[Aussie paul]

True

 

[Aussie paul]

New skimmer arrived need to get a pump for it yet. Also started to make the coast to coast bulkhead mount overflow

 

[Aussie paul]

Got a ups back to run the return pump if the power goes out. Also finished the over flow and started building a skimmer waste collection pot

 

[Aussie paul]

Just a few ideas for the scape

 

[Aussie paul]

So I've been a little busy being an air-conditioning mechanic in the middle of summer but I've managed to to transfer my fish into a temporary Nano. I've also cleaned out my 2ft cube and transferred the wife's cichlids into it. And now to get the 4x2x2 cleaned and drilled and should hopefully start making some progress. Fingers crossed

 

[Aussie paul]

 

[Aussie paul]

 

[Aussie paul]

finished the skimmer waste collection pot

 

[Aussie paul]

just a quick sketch of the LED light I plan to make

 

[Aussie paul]

Tanks nearly done just have to drill the holes in the bottom for returns

 

[Aussie paul]

Finally got the tank on the stand. Now to finish the stand and start the plumbing

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

It's coming along!

 

[Aussie paul]

Thanks Rev. I've just got to do the white wash on the outside of the stand and do the plumbing then I can finally wire it up and make my light then get it running

 

[Salty1962]

It's looking good! Keep us posted,,

 

[Aussie paul]

The parts are slowly building up