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180G custom build completed

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#1 ·
Just wanted to update everyone who gave me advice on my build. :)
Here are some pics of the finished setup:










Next up.....Leveling the beast and adding substrate.
 
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#2 ·
Very Nice. My ultimate goal is to build my own as well. All I need is the supplies. and space. and tools. and money.and time. It might be awhile. :/
 
#6 ·
That's so disgustingly nice....where do you live again? doesn't really matter but you're hired man lol that is some NICE work; plant that neat & some great fish in there - Ugly how pretty that will turn out....*me dreaming here now*
 
#7 ·
thanks angel....it consumed alot of weekends and late nights. I am just happy to get the whole thing out of my garage.

I was going to move my plants from my 55G into the 180G, but I have decided to order all new plants. Going to have quite a few different varieties in there.
 
#8 ·
I can only image...and here I was last year proud like heck building my first own 55g stand (w/out doors lol) that's real nice...but wayyy past my DIY league lol

Oh you have to update pic's when you get that planted I can only imagine how beautiful that'll be *drool*

And you glued & cut all that glass to didn't you?
 
#9 ·
I can only image...and here I was last year proud like heck building my first own 55g stand (w/out doors lol) that's real nice...but wayyy past my DIY league lol

Oh you have to update pic's when you get that planted I can only imagine how beautiful that'll be *drool*

And you glued & cut all that glass to didn't you?
i didnt make the tank.....but it was custom made for someone else. i got it off craigs, the glass is 1/2" thick and nice and clear. if i told you what i paid for it you wouldnt believe me.;-)

i may place my plant order this weekend, i will have to see how i feel.
stay tuned for more pics.:-D
 
#11 ·
Niiiiiiiiiiiicccceeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!

My hubby FINALLY got his workshop done and the first thing on his to do list is make me a new stand and hood for my 55G. That's black paint right? I want to stain mine really dark espresso.
 
#12 ·
Niiiiiiiiiiiicccceeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!

My hubby FINALLY got his workshop done and the first thing on his to do list is make me a new stand and hood for my 55G. That's black paint right? I want to stain mine really dark espresso.

I used black gloss enamel. I wanted oil based paint to protect from any water spillage.


*update*
I have added plants, driftwood, and some of my rainbow fish to my tank. Tomorrow i plan on installing my moonlights.
Ill try to post some more pics too.
 
#13 ·
Great idea. If I get my wish with the dark espresso stain, I'll definitely be using some type of a heavy duty waterproofing clearcoat. Updated pics would be great!!
 
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