muffe Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Staying in a military barracks we're allowed to have a small fish tank. We have a metal cabinet that is 36" x 20" with a 3/4" plywood top. There is a hole pre-drilled in the desk conveniently already This is perfect for running nylon tubing down to a hidden sump. 20 gallon long sump with rubber door mat to muffle vibrations A peak under the counter top Dimensions of the lower cabinet Can't drill or modify the desk as it's govt property so I made some legs to hold my hanging fixture from PVC. Bay doors open showing 20 gallon long sump. Display tank in position. Comparison next to a 10 gallon on the bed. The ADA booklet that came with the tank said not to put the aquarium on a desk top. I've seen other people do it. I feel the 3/4" plywood on top of the 36" x 20" steel frame is sufficient and won't bow. Is it just clever advice to increase sales of ADA stands or should I heed warning? I plan on using an ADA garden mat under the display tank. Drilling and more DIY goodies to come this weekend. Thanks for looking. Link to comment
lnglostsurfer Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Wow, this looks like it could be an awesome build. Really excited to see where this is going. How big is the display tank? I can't imagine you would have much of a problem with weight if it is only about 20 gallons. So far the setup and tank is beautiful. Whereabouts are you stationed right now? I would be so scared of having to move it if you get transferred... Link to comment
shaner014 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Awesome start. How long will you be staying there? What are your plans for water? (Is there RO/DI on site?) Link to comment
jestep Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 We sure as heck were never allowed to have a fish tank... Great idea on the rubber mat. Should prevent almost all pump noise from reverberating into the stand. Link to comment
muffe Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 It's a 17 gallon display.3 years duty, when I get transferred or move out in town, I will have another tank already setup and cycled at the new place. RODI unit is in the mail, will fit under the bathroom sink. Link to comment
muffe Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Acrylic baffles installed and painted the back of the sump. Refugium section is 19.5" x 12" x 6". Link to comment
nbelohlav Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 looking good... i will say though being as i was in the military and spent a little time the the barracks myself, make dang sure that you arent getting anysalt creep or moisture damage to that cabinet cause they will charge you for even the slighest bit of damage... but on a serious note it looks like a great start, and thanks for your service! Link to comment
uwwmatt Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Cool, build. I have a feeling you are going to find that low clearance between your sump and the above shelf a real pain in the butt though. Link to comment
ReviloM Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Any updates on your tank? Link to comment
muffe Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Got deployed but will update when back. No more barracks room got a house. Tank is still empty. Link to comment
Steelen Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Got deployed but will update when back. No more barracks room got a house. Tank is still empty. Waht did you make the lamp stand from? I have to build something similar for mine since my walls are made out of sheetrock (my room got build as an temporary room when my mom and stepdad combined house holds lol, will be turned into a sauna when i move out) Link to comment
muffe Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Back from deployment, and moved out the barrack so now a proper pad. Using a 40 breeder stand (36"x18"x30") with 3/4 plywood top. All drilled, plumbing done, filling up now.Refugium is a converted 20L. Link to comment
el_ote Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Welcome back! Glad all is well. keep us posted on the updates Link to comment
JR! Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Tank looks great man. Thanks to who ever cleaned up the thread Link to comment
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