Ghost Tank

[Ghost]

Good news is that I have my tank at home so I can start on building my stand

 

[Ghost]

Sorry I forgot to mention that they did however replace the base for me

 

[Ghost]

And I played around with DIY skimmer. After running for about 6 hours I already have some brown stuff coming out the top.

 

[yote]

Looks like you got a plan going on the skimmer.
Glad to hear you finally got your tank in.

Good luck with it.

PS
Looks like your cat has other plans for your tank.

 

[fishbait]

I have never saw a glass tank without the plastic bracing. did they take it off? or did it not ever have any?

 

[Ghost]

The bracing will be added as soon as I done all my modifications. But my frame work alone would be enough for a brace

 

[EagleEyes]

I like the DIY skimmer Ghost! Im going to do a DIY skimmer too if i can manage it. Congrats and dont be afraid to work slowly on here, just post pictures. lol everyones addicted to pics!

 

[shihtzu217]

Any progress Ghost? I'm Curious to see what you pull out of fthe ocean.:mrgreen:

 

[Ghost]

getting ready to build. Had to cut the carpet slightly, wife will NOT be impressed

 

[Ghost]

After hiding from the wife for a few days I started building my stand

 

[Ghost]

Concrete slab is up and leveled. Now I must put the tank on there and plaster the rest of the stand to size

 

[shihtzu217]

very original stand, can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Bifferwine]

Wow, that looks great! Keep us updated with pictures.

 

[Ghost]

Getting ready to spray

Done

Already looking better

 

[Ghost]

Plumbing plastering and woodwork can start tomorrow. Still got some bugs to sort out on my lights control circuit. Fitting my tubes underneath a hanging mirror over the weekend. All must go fast now. I want to add sand rock and water on the next spring tide(about 8 days from now)

 

[LionFish]

did you leave holes in the stand top for the overflow and return?

 

[fishbait]

It should be sturdy!

 

[Ghost]

Yes lionfish I nearly forgot about that. The tank and slab is 40mm(1and a half inch) away from the back wall leaving space for piping and wiring. There is also a 110mm round hole in the slab in the back corner for the drain, but I think i figured out a easier way for a overflow. As soon as I have it sorted I'll post pics

 

[Doc]

that is AWESOME. that is the most origional stand I have ever seen. great job.

-Dr Marco :sfish:

 

[EagleEyes]

I agree with Doc. Did you place the tank on tiles? or foam? Thumbs up