PJ's 265 Tank Build

@TriggaFish99 wrote:
Great start! said:
Thanks. I dont have alot of experience with woodworking but i find myself in OCD mode. I read up on everything and have a picture in my mind. Im getting alot of complements.

Thanks again.
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@ReefNut2010 wrote:
Are you adding baffles to that sump? said:
yep. Tomarrow i start building the custom sump. I just bought my acrylic sheet yesterday. DIY. i likie the feeling of saying "i did that"
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I have a customer tank. Its a 75 gallon cut down a couple inches.

I went and bought a 1/2 sheet of 3/8 acrylic. Cut the pieces to size and routered the edges. I also cut all my teeth.

I still have some finishing toushes. I bought a torch today to smooth out the top. I tested it on a spare piece of acrylic. It sa prety easy.

To cut my teeth I made some 1 time use jigs.
 
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Several trips to lowes today and Dry fitting is done. Tomarrow i am going to cement it. If anyone has suggestions please let me know.
 
Maybe too late now, but I would recommend you change those unions on the return pump to true union ball valves instead. You're going to have a sizable spill from the plumbing above it (even though you have a ball valve higher up) and you'll have to drain your sump first when you have to service the pump
 
i concur with the above^^^^
Use ball valves btoh before and after the pump, when you have the service the pump you will love the idea of having them, if you dont- you will hate life for a little while. :)
 
That sounds like a great idea. thanks for the heads up. i was thinking of finking a place to reposition the pump for more room.
 
You did a great job building the stand. It looks very nice!
What kind of wood did you use for the stand?
 
I used Select pine. I am buiding the doors not. I have stocked it with fish now. Have some nice ones. All get some updated pictures up. I live in forney and have been dealing with the tornado the last few days.
 
@pjracer wrote:
A special thanks to Armondo and his team in helping get the tank delivered and set in place. This is a solid Tank. said:
+1. Armando and Mario are really helping and awesome. I have used them before and been so happy. They go above and beyond.

Tagging along going to be a nice setup when ready.

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