frag tank

youngtimothy · 04-26-2010, 06:49 PM

well I was inspired by Lemonyx's sump build, so I tried my first diy tank build! I must say it is nowhere as nice as his but it is together. I used 1/2" lexan and machined it on a bridgeport mill it's 27x19x10 20 gallons. then I machined an overflow box and bent it 90 degrees with a heat gun.

the overflow is just sitting there for now.

ReeferRob · 04-26-2010, 07:55 PM

Nice work! What are your plans for it? Grow out for display, QT, or grow for profit?

youngtimothy · 04-26-2010, 08:31 PM

Thanks! not sure yet, It will be a while before its going I still need all the expensive stuff.

youngtimothy · 04-30-2010, 07:43 PM

got a nice steel table today for a stand, pic at a later date. now all I need is a sump, skimmer and lights.

ReeferRob · 04-30-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by youngtimothy

got a nice steel table today for a stand, pic at a later date. now all I need is a sump, skimmer and lights.

Flow, heaters and plumbing

youngtimothy · 04-30-2010, 09:53 PM

well that to! but I have a pump, heater, and I'm working on getting some plumming.

lemonyx · 05-01-2010, 11:22 PM

Looking good there. Since you built the tank why not build the sump, might as well

Don't forget to use a piece of dense foam under that tank and on top of the stand. Is the steel stand painted? It's gonna to rust really bad being that close to salt water.

more pix's

youngtimothy · 05-02-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lemonyx

Looking good there. Since you built the tank why not build the sump, might as well

Don't forget to use a piece of dense foam under that tank and on top of the stand. Is the steel stand painted? It's gonna to rust really bad being that close to salt water.

more pix's

I might, yes I did paint the stand it may need another coat though. I need to get some foam, where and what do I use?

ReeferRob · 05-02-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by youngtimothy

I might, yes I did paint the stand it may need another coat though. I need to get some foam, where and what do I use?

Great question, always wondered what the pink board what everyone uses.

youngtimothy · 05-02-2010, 11:19 AM

the latest update. tank, stand and a little water. this in my taxidermy workshop in the basement. yes I know that outlet shouldn't be there, It will be moved if the tank stays there.