This build began in October of last year. I intend to take pics once a week or bi weekly. I am going through an algae outbreak right now. I am dosing Zeovit, and didn't realize that my Zeobak (bacteria cultures) has gone bad. Phosphates and nitrates are probably sky high. Will report back tomorrow or Saturday with actual readings. Anyways, onto the thread:
Day 1: Oct 2, 2015
Day 2: Oct 3,2015
Day 1: Oct 2, 2015
So right now I have a 36x18" tank. "oh, a 2x4' wont be much bigger." Well, I was wrong.
First impressions: Sloppy silicone job, will need to go over it with a razor. Nice beveled edges. Seems like its built like a tank (no pun intended). The overflow is sort of intrusive on the eye. I wanted to buy a non-reef ready one, but its not available rimless. The overflow has an adjustable weir with set screws to adjust the water level in the tank, which is pretty nice.
Also, I started working on the stand. i ran out of pocket screws at 10:30 last night so production halted.
Day 2: Oct 3,2015
So last time I left you, I had a top and base.
I am using 1x6 for the legs, but I don't have a miter saw to make good cuts. i tried cross cutting a 6' long stick on my table saw with no luck. The legs were all crooked. Boo.
Some quick thinking and I made this jig below, and just used a rotary saw. I cut one end so it was square, turn the plank around, then cut it again, this time with a spacer, and now I have 2 nice square ends on both sides and I am able to cut the same length consistently:
An hour later, I am here:
tah-dah!
Since this is just a basement tank, I will not be painting, staining, or 'finishing' the stand with any fancy wood work. I siliconed the floor, and will seal the whole thing with poly tomorrow.