My 29g Reef Project (Pic Intense!)

tigga · #1 01/13/2007, 09:29 PM

Hello...

I been researching for about five months now and finally the project has begun. Hope you enjoy!

Any advice or feedback would be helpful.

I was recently under the username, mtown, to anyone who finds the pics familiar

The first three pics are my 29g stand's framing. I used 2x4 spruce wood nailed together with 3" wood screws.

The last pic is the framing all covered up. The 29g tank is resting on top. I used a very cheap type of plywood which cost me about 17$ for a 4x8 sheet. I got exact pieces cut by home depot which cost me NOTHING! even though it costs 1$ per cut. The doors are made out of 3/4" MDF wood which hardly matches the rest of the stand. The trimming was 1x3 maple wood nailed in with finishing nails. I also filled up gaps & holes with a small bucket of wood filler and putty knife.

Currently I'm staining the stand with a 2nd coat using the superior miniwax brand stain so I'll update you with new pics pretty soon.

Lagger · #2 01/13/2007, 09:51 PM

Looks great so-far!

What equipment will you be using & what are your stocking plans?

BLKTANG · #3 01/13/2007, 10:10 PM

woah more 29g tankx.

We need our own forum.

tigga · #4 01/14/2007, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by Lagger
Looks great so-far!

What equipment will you be using & what are your stocking plans?

Thanks for the remark Lagger

About equipment I'm still researching and deciding on brands. I'll keep you posted on any decisions I made and any equipment I bought. Also livestock decisions will be made once I get all the equipment I require, but I know for sure that I'll be getting 2 percula clownfish

tigga · #5 01/14/2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally posted by BLKTANG
woah more 29g tankx.

We need our own forum.

true true

we sure do

tigga · #6 01/14/2007, 01:29 AM

Here are some updated pics on the stained & finished stand. Is it just me or does it look blotchy even after using miniwax pre stain conditioner. Anyways the color is 'antique walnut' according to the Miniwax Polyshade 2in1 oil-based stain container.

This is a pic of the 10g sump tank inside

gemini aquarius(t) · #7 01/14/2007, 02:13 AM

is it just the pic or does the tank lok uneven?, nice job though!~

tigga · #8 01/14/2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by gemini aquarius(t)
is it just the pic or does the tank lok uneven?, nice job though!~

it's just the pic, lol. I also noticed it looking uneven but in reality it isn't. I'm more worried about the blotchiness of the stand

EWC88 · #9 01/14/2007, 12:12 PM

I like that stand alot! Do you have pictures on how you built that?

tigga · #10 01/14/2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by EWC88
I like that stand alot! Do you have pictures on how you built that?

Thank you for those words

Sorry but I don't have detailed pics on the procedure but I could PM you later with detailed instructions in text

EWC88 · #11 01/14/2007, 12:19 PM

Yes please do.

CoralFiend · #12 01/14/2007, 01:04 PM

Wow, you have a lot of material in that stand. Could probably park a car on it. Overbuilt for a 29, but nice. Definitely should be sturdy. Better to be safe, I suppose. Looks great so far. The blotching adds character. Don't worry about it.

tigga · #13 01/14/2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by CoralFiend
Wow, you have a lot of material in that stand. Could probably park a car on it. Overbuilt for a 29, but nice. Definitely should be sturdy. Better to be safe, I suppose. Looks great so far. The blotching adds character. Don't worry about it.

I knew the materials were an overkill, but then if I were to sell the stand the overkill would encourage someone to buy it

Also thank you for the convincing remark on the blotchiness

I guess it's alright

Brewen · #14 01/14/2007, 01:20 PM

Very nice looking off to a great start..

tigga · #15 01/14/2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by Brewen
Very nice looking off to a great start..

Yeah! THanks alot

EWC88 · #16 01/16/2007, 11:22 AM

Tigga can you PM me on the instructions you used to make that stand?

DSparks · #17 01/17/2007, 09:02 PM

Lookin good Tigga! I'm following this one.

tigga · #18 01/17/2007, 09:16 PM

Will be drilling my 29g tank's backwall to fit in a 1.5" drain and two 3/4" return bulkheads. I'm ordering the diamond drill bits from ebay. I will also be dropping by home depot this weekend to buy wood for my canopy, so stay tuned!

chocolateblnt · #19 01/19/2007, 04:13 AM

following

kase · #20 01/19/2007, 03:48 PM

i like that color and the overbuilt...great wood working skillz

kabal2 · #21 01/20/2007, 05:29 PM

nice stand, i tagg along too, btw do you have more pictures of the build of the stand???
TIA
Gabriel

tigga · #22 01/20/2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by kabal2
do you have more pictures of the build of the stand???
TIA
Gabriel

Nope sorry

tigga · #23 01/22/2007, 07:37 PM

My canopy construction is still in progress. Here are few pics of whats done. I used 1/4" multiple plywood with some leftover wood pieces I used as the inside framing. Its quite the simple design and nothing spectacular. I still have to fix up the nailings, add the 1"x3" trimming and obviously stain to match the stand.

Canopy closed

Canopy opened

Open back of canopy

tigga · #24 01/23/2007, 06:20 PM

I think the canopy is a bit too tall for a 29g. It is 12" in height. I need opinions from people. Thank you

mr pink floyd · #25 01/23/2007, 06:28 PM

my canopy is hopefulyl coming home from shop tomorrow, its is also 12" tall, so ill put it on when i get home and take a few pics, start sanding and priming!