NanoCrazed
Supporting Member
Finally got around to finishing the stand for my dedicated shroom setup. (One of 2 builds that triggered my TDS thread)
Originally had a whole "pimp my ride" version of a tank stand build planned but wife was adamant that I don't skin the stand, even though this is in my version of a man-cave (detached office). So I had to can the drawer with work surface and storage for my fragging tools and plugs, etc. At least I managed to get my lounge chair in front so I can chillax and watch shrooms alk day... more on that later...
I did, however, extend the design at the last minute by another 12" width-wise to leave room for a grow out / experiment tank...or maybe I will move one of my other nano tanks next to it...(strongly considering my nem tank upgrade to go here).
I went with the usual 2x4 design with cross beams top and bottom, with a 1/2" birch plywood topper on each.
One coat primer and two coats semi-gloss black, plus a thick 1/4" yoga mat from Walmart cut to fit under the tank and sump for smoothing purposes finished off the structural setup for the primary system.
Planning on using the space below for my ATO reservoir, and might move my current shroom nano there for special grow out or QT.
Plumbing will be next...
Equipment:
70G acrylic frag tank , 3 overflow baffles + return
30G eshops sump
300W Fluval E300 heater
Jebao DCP3000 return
Haven't decided about whether to use a skimmer. Bought a vertex but may use this on my larger DT upgrade build (though found a 65G setup for a great price so may save $$ and go 65G vs the 85G setup, excluding sump... decided to give up my Red Sea 625 XXL dream to leave more room for other dedicated species tanks
.. but I digress)
Originally had a whole "pimp my ride" version of a tank stand build planned but wife was adamant that I don't skin the stand, even though this is in my version of a man-cave (detached office). So I had to can the drawer with work surface and storage for my fragging tools and plugs, etc. At least I managed to get my lounge chair in front so I can chillax and watch shrooms alk day... more on that later...
I did, however, extend the design at the last minute by another 12" width-wise to leave room for a grow out / experiment tank...or maybe I will move one of my other nano tanks next to it...(strongly considering my nem tank upgrade to go here).
I went with the usual 2x4 design with cross beams top and bottom, with a 1/2" birch plywood topper on each.
One coat primer and two coats semi-gloss black, plus a thick 1/4" yoga mat from Walmart cut to fit under the tank and sump for smoothing purposes finished off the structural setup for the primary system.
Planning on using the space below for my ATO reservoir, and might move my current shroom nano there for special grow out or QT.
Plumbing will be next...
Equipment:
70G acrylic frag tank , 3 overflow baffles + return
30G eshops sump
300W Fluval E300 heater
Jebao DCP3000 return
Haven't decided about whether to use a skimmer. Bought a vertex but may use this on my larger DT upgrade build (though found a 65G setup for a great price so may save $$ and go 65G vs the 85G setup, excluding sump... decided to give up my Red Sea 625 XXL dream to leave more room for other dedicated species tanks
.. but I digress)
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