brad908 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Which tank did you end up getting? Landen 24x16x16 Link to comment
Eckozulu Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yeah, the white picO. I love it when the tank and stand are the same dims. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yeah, the white picO. I love it when the tank and stand are the same dims. Won't happen on this one. I need a stand that will also house my tv equipment edit... I have an idea. Anyone know of any 24x16x36ish stands? Link to comment
Eckozulu Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I like where you are going with this. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am thinking stand the same size of the tank, then in the corner where the current 18" cube is, make some wood boxes and have the TV equipment in there and a bunch of terrariums and plants and stuff. I have to restart the planted tank, maybe put it in that corner too. Link to comment
hey Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Won't happen on this one. I need a stand that will also house my tv equipment edit... I have an idea. Anyone know of any 24x16x36ish stands? I have an old tv media center (record player and radio built in as well as speakers lol) I gutted the electronics years ago and the thing is made from some seriously heavy wood. Can fit a 30x18 footprint in the center just need to build the tank for it, catch is the sump area probably couldn't fit a full size skimmer as it has like 18 inches clearance or something small like that. Anyways what I am getting at is maybe a vintage re purposed furniture item. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have an old tv media center (record player and radio built in as well as speakers lol) I gutted the electronics years ago and the thing is made from some seriously heavy wood. Can fit a 30x18 footprint in the center just need to build the tank for it, catch is the sump area probably couldn't fit a full size skimmer as it has like 18 inches clearance or something small like that. Anyways what I am getting at is maybe a vintage re purposed furniture item. Like this We got it when we were down visting my wife's grandma in harrisonburg, va. If we still lived in DC, I would def drive down there again. Some great vintage furniture down south. And then we had to sell and move to California Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Very stylish! It's looks really good, man! How can you put doors in front of a work of art like that sump of yours? Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Very stylish! It's looks really good, man! How can you put doors in front of a work of art like that sump of yours? The plan was to actually attach the drawer fronts to plywood and use magnets to hide the sump....then we had to move We brought that piece to CA with us, but have it as a tv stand in the bedroom now. Link to comment
Arkayology Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The plan was to actually attach the drawer fronts to plywood and use magnets to hide the sump....then we had to move We brought that piece to CA with us, but have it as a tv stand in the bedroom now. Oh right, your up in he bay. What area? I will be in San Francisco for an archaeology conference in April. I should stop by and check out your tank since it will be set up by then! Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Oh right, your up in he bay. What area? I will be in San Francisco for an archaeology conference in April. I should stop by and check out your tank since it will be set up by then! San Mateo, about 20 minutes south of the city. We always consider moving to the city, but my wife works in San Mateo and I work further south in Menlo Park. Def send a message when you're out here, tank should be nice by April. Link to comment
hey Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Oh thats awesome i didn't realize you repurposed that piece of furniture. Ill take a pic of the console as you will get a laugh as the design on it is very similar to your stand. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Great night, better to come home to this. Can't believe I was able to open it tn http://s3.photobucket.com/user/ObeyHK/media/D17A41D6-A119-43D6-8661-D72D21FB5673_zpsxvmg8zkv.jpg.html'> http://s3.photobucket.com/user/ObeyHK/media/4C7321E0-46DF-43C6-9937-7B967F7D94BF_zpsnlskupvp.jpg.html'> Link to comment
Jstn Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looks really good, are you happy with the quality? Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looks really good, are you happy with the quality? Yea. Equal with all the ADA's I've had. Impressed in the wooden crate too, especially with free shipping. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 You can see in that pic that even looking through two panes of glass, there is no variation in the color with the pictures in the background. Link to comment
Spiderguardnano Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Awesome man what was the total cost for the tank if you don't mind me asking Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Awesome man what was the total cost for the tank if you don't mind me asking $230 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DC33FHW?pc_redir=1408082987&robot_redir=1 Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looks pretty good, especially for the $$ Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I might have to go pick up a landen now.... Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Today's stand search has been a failure Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Today's stand search has been a failure That was my luck trying to find a stand for my reef savvy. Ended up finding a local furniture guy and he custom made me a stand similar to the reef savvy stands for 450. It's awesome, can't wait to set this tank up soon. Link to comment
brad908 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Gonna make my own tomorrow. Following this picture http://s3.photobucket.com/user/ObeyHK/media/099FFB0B-AA78-4B3B-ACCE-2305CF2BE82A_zpsu6w0qgi3.jpg.html'> Link to comment
hey Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Gonna make my own tomorrow. Following this picture Those middle 2x4's are completely uneccessary for that span using 2x4's. Stand would be way lighter and easier access to sump. I'd use a kreg jig aswell if you don't want a cleat in all four corners which I am assuming you don't because that one was assembled using metal brackets. You could park a car on that stand literally. edit also: Just noticed the wierd use of 1 2x4 on each corner hence his need for a center brace looks to be mostly for stability from being bumped into. Mainly skinning that thing is going to be a pita unless its just wood hung off like a french cleat. Link to comment
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