150 Stand, Canopy, and Refugium PROJECT COMPLETE

[charlesha11]

This is a fairly complete set of pics from my recent project for DIY for a 150 gallon stand and canopy. This is made to fit 72 x 18 tank which could include a 125, 135, and I beleive they make a tall 180 that is also 72 x 18
The refugium is 40 inchs long 16 wide and 18 tall with a 12 inch running water line should be enough for a 150 tank I have ordered the doors to be made as I do not have the proper bits or jigs for them.
Totals
Stand and canopy with doors 450.00
Refugium 130.00 for acrylics

Here are some updated pics of the stand and canopy completed and stained

 

[Hunchback]

Nicely done.

 

[wavemaker]

very nicely done.

 

[washingtond]

Very nice and really like the stars.

 

[bimmerzs]

Very professional looking...love the stain grade wood.

Cheers!

 

[casey]

great trim out , the front panel on the canopy has interesting grain. Casey

 

[Wes]

looks nice, when u plan on settin it up?

 

[GraviT]

Very nice woodwork! Do you plan to attach your lights to the top of the canopy? If so, won't you get a bit blinded every time you open the canopy to feed, etc?

 

[charlesha11]

The lights dont seam to be an issue mounted in the top they are only blinding if you look in an upwards manner after opening

 

[kraigrrr]

very nice!

 

[sharko88]

Nice job! I am building a canopy right now and have one question for you. Did you use plywood or solid wood for the walls of the canopy?

 

[charlesha11]

The canopy is mostly plywoord with the exception of the trim that borders the top

 

[dp1416]

out of curiosity, how tall is your canopy? it looks about 10-12 inches. very nice set up!

 

[charlesha11]

overall it is about 13 inches tall with 2 inches over the tank to cover the black trim on the top of the glass

 

[Kuhumar]

Did you make the canopy from plans or rough it as you went? I am making a stand/canopy and really want the piano hinge style but am unsure how to brace/make it

any tips would be appriciated

thanks

 

[charlesha11]

The hinge its self is the brace so use a hinge that is heavy enough or thick enough to support the size of the top

 

[Kuhumar]

Do you have any more detailed pics of the canopy while under construction? I would like to see them to use as refrence when i get to that.

thanks

 

[charlesha11]

Not at this time but I am currently building another unit for someone and I am about to begin on the canopy I will take some of it if you would like them send me your e-mail address to charlesha@gcecisp.com