25x25x12 Cube Build

[Heidi]

Thank you for all the wonderful pictures on this build. Makes me think I could do this if I ever need too!
Following along,
Heidi

[bluwc]

I've never done this before...but after reading all the diy threads, I figured worse come to worse is that I would have to buy one. You can do it! It's actually quite simple and was easy to figure out. I also used the paint stir thing from like home depot from when you buy paint. I broke it and then used that for the middle baffle. It was just over an inch but I figured that was a lot more square than me trying to cut some cardboard and make shift something out of paper myself.

[bluwc]

CD cases worked great. The middle chamber isn't as big as I would have liked, but what do you expect from only a 20g.



And the sump is finished. Also, after every caulking, I used a razor blade to clean up the excess silicone for a cleaner look.

[bluwc]

Here is the tank. Cost $224



Here are the materials for the stand
I didn't get the wood for the panels yet, but I picked up
(4) 2x4's $9 total
(2) 8' Base Trim $20 total
(2) 8' corner trim $10 total



Base Trim


Corner Trim

[jolson10450]

looks good. you should of taken out that very first panel on the left side (closest to the skimmer) and it would of done the same thing and any trapped debris on the bottom of the first chamber would get sucked up and over into the second one under enough flow. now anything heavier will just stay at the bottom of the sump, this would of given you an inch or more to the middle chamber as well.

everything looks great though! cant wait until you are done with the stand!

[rosebud161616]

Very nice! Who built your tank?

[bluwc]

I had origanally contacted Great Lakes Aquariums to build the tank. I was ready to pay that day and continued to call for several days just for a quote. They seemed to be busy and didn't really have time to go over it with me. All i got was "send us an email of what you want", so I did and almost a week later, they still hadn't replied. I got tired of waiting and talked to Andy at Reef Paradise and my tank was ordered in 5 mins and it came in about 2weeks later. The day I ordered my tank, Great Lakes finally got back with me for a quote. I guess it's great for them that they're so busy they don't need additional business, especially in today's economy....but it was frustrating for me.

When I'm ready to buy, I want to buy NOW! lol

[rosebud161616]

I had a very similar experience myself.

So who built the tank? Does Andy do work besides Acrylic?

[bluwc]

No, Andy called his Guy and had him build it. It's the same Guy who is building the store's new display tank. I'd call Andy if you're thinking of having a tank built. Also he was about $50 cheaper than great lakes.

Oh, didn't see you were from Ohio....probably a little far to drive for a tank lol

[Sir Patrick]

Nice tank man!