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TAttel 40 gallon shallow rimless build

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TAttel
, 04-27-2012 at 10:29 PM (2776 Views)
I am upgrading somewhat from my 34gal solana. I really like to rimless shallow look and thought that I could use a larger footprint. I found a tank thru DFWMAS forum and got it complete with stand. Here are a couple shots:Click image for larger version Name: old stand 1.JPG Views: 613 Size: 89.9 KB ID: 7196Click image for larger version Name: old stand 2.JPG Views: 441 Size: 124.8 KB ID: 7197Click image for larger version Name: old stand 3.JPG Views: 544 Size: 239.3 KB ID: 7198The tank inside is going to be a sump diy 20 galPics of the frame and beginnings of stand. I am hoping the slot in the back will allow for air circualtion and wires etcClick image for larger version Name: Back of stand.JPG Views: 323 Size: 166.3 KB ID: 7200Click image for larger version Name: Stand 1.JPG Views: 340 Size: 222.9 KB ID: 7201Click image for larger version Name: Stand ready to stain.JPG Views: 337 Size: 115.6 KB ID: 7202Click image for larger version Name: Frame.JPG Views: 501 Size: 181.0 KB ID: 7199and here I have it stainedClick image for larger version Name: IMG_0283.JPG Views: 171 Size: 195.6 KB ID: 7203Click image for larger version Name: IMG_0285.JPG Views: 201 Size: 178.3 KB ID: 7204Click image for larger version Name: IMG_0285.JPG Views: 201 Size: 178.3 KB ID: 7204I also created a false wall for additional sump access:Click image for larger version Name: IMG_0287.JPG Views: 205 Size: 211.2 KB ID: 7205Ready to start polyurethening it like crazy

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Updated 04-28-2012 at 10:41 PM by TAttel

Tags: rimless, shallow
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Comments

  1. pepper'scove's Avatar
    Sweet! I love tanks with a high ratio of surface area to volume! Keep us updated!!
  2. Alaska_Phil's Avatar
    Agreed, a friend of mine has a 40 breeder and I love the proportions.
  3. joeogio's Avatar
    looks good cant wait to see some fish and coral in it ! what kind of lighting and equipment do you have in mind
  4. pepper'scove's Avatar
    That stand looks pretty sweet! Is that a rollIng door on the side??
  5. TAttel's Avatar
    I will be adding equipment pics in afew...just shopped at BRS

    That door is more like a removable panel. Its held in place by the front and to trim and a bottom groove. I kind of just slide out and then pop it out. I hope it will work.