55 Gallon Build Thread

[fatheadminnow]

Well, some of you may know that I finally got 55 gallon tank last week after looking for one for about 3 months.

So this thread is going to be the progress I make on the 55 gallon, from building the stand, to stocking it with fish.

Here we go!

April 24th, 2009

May 1st, 2009

The stand is about half way done.

Here is my 29 gallon, soaked in tannins.

And this is where the 55 gallon tank is going to go.

I will be moving my 29, and in its place the 55.

You can see the 55 standing on end to the right of the 29.

I will be continuously updating this thread, all the way to the finished product.

Should be about a month!

What do you guys think so far?

Thanks!

-FHM

 

[AstonN24vantage]

excellent!

what are you going to do with the 29?

 

[mancin]

The 55 Gallon dwarfs the 29. I thought the same thing when I got mine too. It seemed ENORMOUS! I like what you've done with the stand. I wish I was handy.

 

[fatheadminnow]

Thanks guys for the replies!

I am going to be getting Pink Kissing Gourmais for the 29, the girlfriend wants some. lol

Unless you offer me a good price.

-FHM

 

[rewlyn]

nice i think im jealous how tall are yoy making the stand?

 

[fatheadminnow]

The stand is 30 inches tall. (76.2 cm)

-FHM

 

[rewlyn]

so standard height cool cant wait to see it finished

 

[superman1]

what make is that tank. looks a bit like mine.

 

[Joshwainwright]

How much did the 55 cost?
Thinking of getting a new, bigger tank but only have a small budget.

 

[mixmaster jay]

i cant wait to see how this will look when fully setup i bet its awesome mate looking forward to it. you can come over and build me a stand if you want lol it looks good and solid

 

[fatheadminnow]

what make is that tank. looks a bit like mine.

I am building the stand myself.

How much did the 55 cost?
Thinking of getting a new, bigger tank but only have a small budget.

The tank was $60 on craigslist. It was almost brand new.
I have seen other 55 gallon tanks on craigslist go for cheaper.

i cant wait to see how this will look when fully setup i bet its awesome mate looking forward to it. you can come over and build me a stand if you want lol it looks good and solid

Yeah, I am VERY excited to see the finished product!

Thanks guys for all of the replies!

-FHM

 

[fatheadminnow]

Well, here is the update so far....

The stand nearing completion.

All I need to do is put sides on it and two front doors that open up and a couple shelves.

I got this 100 pound box of substrate for $7.00!!!!

It has some sand, eco-complete floramax and flourite substrate all mixed together.

Then here is another piece of wood I got that I am currently soaking in water to get the tannins out.

What do you guys think so far?

-FHM

 

[rewlyn]

its starting to look good and that stand looks real nice its good to see you getting somewhere, as for me im stuck at a crossroad dont know wether to go gless or acrylic for my diy, but anyhoo its looking good cant wait to see the end product.

 

[fatheadminnow]

Thank you!

If I were you I would go with glass, acrylic scratches really easy.

Glass probably will be more expensive but it will provide you with a way better end product!

-FHM

 

[rewlyn]

thanks ill go with glass was wondering what thickness the glass is on your 55g just so i can get an idea