Itche scratche 180 gallons diy build

[spieszak]

Yep, that is what I was talking about. I assumed that was what I was seeing, but then I started picturing corner overflows and got all confused (it doesn't take much)

 

[1guydude]

Are u using spacers inbetween the bond? Im sorry i dont know much about this.
Lookin good. Im lurking in the shadows here. Gonna b sweet

D

 

[itche_scratche]

I used pin method. I inserted pins between two bonding acrylic so that the solvent can flow in smoothly. Pin are place about 6" apart. Below the pin there are shim to ensure the two acrylic are fully contact.

 

[itche_scratche]

I got 4 side welded. Now time for top and bottom. I need assistance foe welding all 4 edge the same time. My son availability is not that easy. So a little delay. Hopefully tomorrow i can get the top welded.
Below is the welded seam. I got little spill over but that should be easy with a quick sand and buff.

 

[itche_scratche]

I got 4 side welded. Now time for top and bottom. I need assistance foe welding all 4 edge the same time. My son availability is not that easy. So a little delay. Hopefully tomorrow i can get the top welded.
Below is the welded seam. I got little spill over but that should be easy with a quick sand and buff.

 

[itche_scratche]

Humm dont know why it double posted.
I was finally able to get my son help me on welding the top of the tank this morning.

 

[itche_scratche]

While waiting the top to cure, i decided to go get some wood to build the stand.



My younger son want to get in the picture. No he not the one that helping me on welding the top.

 

[itche_scratche]

Thanks to Sunday football and a seahawks win, i end up didnt really doing anything today.
GO HAWKS

 

[NanaReefer]

GO PACKERS! Lol

 

[mfinn]

Thanks to Sunday football and a seahawks win, i end up didnt really doing anything today.
GO HAWKS

yeah, after that win, I was exhausted and drained.

 

[itche_scratche]

Spent yesterday to move my book cabinet to another room, so that i can move the fish tank to that location.
Here is the final location for the fish tank.

 

[mfinn]

You planning on skinning the stand with a finish plywood?

 

[itche_scratche]

Yes i will. Tomorrow i have a short work day, i might work on skinning the stand. I will build custom cabinet door for it too. And of course will have matching hood too.

 

[itche_scratche]

Thanks for Floyd suggestions my son and i was able to weld the bottom with very little bubble that i can count with my fingers.
Here is the picture of the seam and completed tank.

 

[1guydude]

wheres the water and the fish and not to mention the CORAL! LOL


lookin good. keep at it!
-d

 

[itche_scratche]

Did the skin for the stand today.

 

[itche_scratche]

Didn't do much today after depressing Seahawks lost.
But i did manage to orime the skin.

 

[itche_scratche]

A little break away from the build.
I purchased my first equipment. I'm currently running panworld 200ps. But i decide to upgrade to Waveline

 

[N1Husker]

Lookin good, you're moving right along. Where did you buy your return pump?

 

[itche_scratche]

I got the pump from a friend that purchased from bulkreefsupply.