stand and tank build
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Topic: stand and tank build
Posted By: jcoulter17
Subject: stand and tank build
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:09pm
I just put together a frag tank and the stand. Next week I will be
putting the doors on and hope getting the pump and lights for it too.
Here are some pictures.   |
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Posted By: dew2loud1
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:23pm
| Looks great, what are the dimensions, what thickness acrylic and what solvent did you use? |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:26pm
| it 48"X21"X12" The thinkness is 3/8 and I used weld on 3 and 16. My next project I will used weld on 40 |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:30pm
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That is awesome, looks almost like my frag tank other then the placement of the return. Did you make the stand? ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:31pm
| yup build the stand too |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:39pm
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looks good. I just have a black painted 2x4 stand ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:41pm
| I have all the right tool if you want to build a stand? |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:46pm
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jcoulter17 wrote:Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:48pm
| thats cool. Just PM me |
Posted By: john hill
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 9:59pm
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that is cool
how much $ do you want for it or to build me one ------------- out with the large and in with the nano |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 10:03pm
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Did you cut all the plexi as well? ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 10:07pm
| If we are only talking about the tank. The acrylic cost for 24"X48" 3/8" $55 each and 24"X 24" 3/8" $30 each. The glue about $10. If you like I can put one together for $250 Its going be 48"X24"X12" frag tank |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 10:10pm
| I cut the pieces for the overflow and the top piece too. I have a router that make the job easy. I have the hole saw too for the hole for the bulkhead. |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 10:12pm
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Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: November 18 2009 at 10:15pm
| Thanks I think I'm liking building with acrylic. It crazy with you can build from just sheet of plastic |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: November 19 2009 at 12:28am
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I may have you build me a frag tank too. I'm gonna need another one soon. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 12 2009 at 10:51pm
Here is the tank so Im all done now. Next tank I want to build is 96x36x20 |
Posted By: Haley'sfish
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 4:30pm
| Where did you buy the acrylic? It looks great by the way! |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 4:49pm
| Delvies Plastics in Salt Lake. You plan on buying some sheets? |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 4:54pm
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I know I need to buy some acrylic rods still
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Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 4:57pm
| if we all get together and buy it we will get a bigger discount. I plan on buying a lot of acrylic next month |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 5:00pm
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how soon next month?
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Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 5:04pm
| when ever 1st 15th I don't care. I guess what im trying to say is when you really we can order. Im taking my trailer with me. Im buying a lot of the 3/8 or maybe the 1/2 sheets. The biggest sheet im buying will be 96X36 |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 5:13pm
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Ok, sounds good to me. I know what I need so I guess lets see if anyone else needs something
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Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 5:20pm
| my plans right now are to buy 4 sheet 96X36 1" 2sheets of 36X36 1" so if you look at the discount we are allready going to get 15% off |
Posted By: Haley'sfish
Date Posted: December 13 2009 at 5:23pm
| No not right now, but you never know- maybe I'll get a burr |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 2:08am
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I still in for at least 1 sheet of 3/8" 48x96" ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: arthuriv
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 5:46pm
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How much is it for a 48"X96" sheet of 1/2" or 3/8"?
Thank you!
Arthur
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Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 10:02pm
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Arthur: I talked to Delvies yesterday, for a sheet of 3/8" is $179 with no cuts, 1/2" is $259. Jcoulter: When are you planning on ordering? I would be all set to go in 2-3 weeks after I have the space cleared and the stand and equipment ready to go. ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 10:11pm
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just tell me when you guys would like to get the acrylic. The more we buy the more the discount. |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 10:25pm
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I know I am ready now. I need to start working on my project shortly ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: CapnMorgan
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 10:39pm
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The earliest I could order would be next Friday, How about everyone else? ------------- Steve http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40637&PID=356246" rel="nofollow - My Old 180G Mixed Reef Currently: 120G Wavefront Mixed 29G Seahorse & Softies Running ReefAngel Plus x2 435-8 |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: December 21 2009 at 10:55pm
| I can work with the 1st or after? |