JimBeam Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Well I have had my current tank running for a couple months. Its a 36"x15"x17" and its not reef ready. So I went and bought a true 40 gallon breeder today at Petco. They have all their tanks 20-30% off until the 21st so I got a great deal. I plan on using my existing lighting for the time being and Im going to build a custom stand that is much taller than the one I have now. No more bending over to look in the tank! I plan on adding a 20-30 gallon sump. And this breeder will be drilled and an overflow will be installed. I'm going reefready! And just incase you dont know a 40 gallon breeder is actually 45 gallons. Here are a couple pictures..... the sticker $79! thats $20 off the price. The tank next to my currently running set up...notice the extra width.. Link to comment
steve0xr Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 the sticker $79! thats $20 off the price. Woot! Petco Pals Link to comment
dtfleming Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 just take your time drilling it, SLOWLY, let the bit do the work. 40 br are great reef tanks. Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 here are the 2x4's. I used 6 10ft 2x4's and a box of 2" woodscrews. I did all this with a cordless ryobi screw gun and circular saw on the back of my truck. Some progress pics... and the new tank on the frame next to the old tank. The new stand is 37"tall. Now I just need to figure out what style of skin I am going to put on the stand and what kind of doors etc. Link to comment
NAL Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Looks like you have a great system started there. Link to comment
Quick Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Looks good! Nice work on the stand.. Oh and good choice on tank size.. Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Got some work done on the stand this morning. I will be finishing it tonight.... Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Looks great Im very impressed. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 nice breederbuild...im impressed w/ the stands progress and consstruction.... Link to comment
cesstern Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Nice start and stand. We will be tagging along on this build. Woot another 40 breeder. Link to comment
RLC Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Nice start. Hurry up so we can see some more pics. Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 alls thats left is the floor, doors, and stain. Im staining it ebony black, installing the floor, and building the doors tomorrow. Stand will be done tomorrow and Im going to drill the tank this week sometime. All I need is the acrylic over flow and Im going o have one made here locally. Should have water in it in about 2 weeks. Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Amazing build bro!!! Ebony black stain looks sweet! I made a poker table with it, and loved it!!! Really nice build! Link to comment
miniwhinny Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Oh I LOVE your stand...will you make me one Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Instead of making the doors I ordered a set of oak doors from here.... http://www.cabinetdoorsandhardware.com/default.asp $22 shipped for two 14.5"x28" doors Cant beat that anywhere! Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ^tahts a effin steal! Link to comment
nanoty Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm glad I went back and looked. I thought your stand top was supported only by the shear stress from the screws but I noticed you added braces. Looks like a nice build, can't wait to see it done. Link to comment
pimp4cheddar Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 wow...great work on the stand. What size is the old tank? Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 What size is the old tank? Well I have had my current tank running for a couple months. Its a 36"x15"x17" Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 the old tank is exactly 40 gallons. it is 3 inches skinnier and one inch taller than a 40 breeder, 40 breeders are actually 45 gallons Link to comment
PSYS Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I love 40Breeders... excellent tank! The stand looks awesome... Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I got the thing stained in Ebony and I painted the inside white. Tomorrow I will be ading the polyurethane. This picture doesnt do it justice. As the stain gets absorbed it looks better and better. New pictures will b e coming tomorrow. Link to comment
khinsanmu1 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I love the stand.Can't wait to see more pictures. Link to comment
JimBeam Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 One coat of Polyurethane so far. Its semi-gloss. Im sure once it dries it will be less shinny. Doors will be here Wednesday. Link to comment
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