New 140 Build

[vpaul1979]

This will be my first of a long series of posts. I am currently building out a new custom 140. Miracles sent me some pics of the build. Here it is at its current build state. Overflow and euro-bracing still needs to be added.

 

[edsbeaker]

Hi Vince,
What are the dimensions? I am also doing a custom 140 build. 60" X 24" X 22". Just wondered if yours is the same.

 

[vpaul1979]

60" x 24" x 24", which may be slight larger than 140, but around there.

 

[Funlad3]

Nice! What's the glass thickness on that sucker?

 

[Gary]

Pretty

 

[edsbeaker]

60" x 24" x 24", which may be slight larger than 140, but around there.

A bit bigger, 150G. It will be fun watching your progress with a similar tank size as mine. Can't wait to hear more.

 

[salman01]

if u guys dont mind how much did u guys end up paying for the tank

 

[pringles]

nice, that where i got my 220g starphire from.

 

[vpaul1979]

Nice! What's the glass thickness on that sucker?

1/2" Sides and 5/8" bottom tempered

 

[Funlad3]

Cool, thanks!

 

[edsbeaker]

That is going to weigh a ton! My back hurts just thinking about it.

 

[vpaul1979]

It has arrived!! You can see the starphire difference in the 3rd image. Now time to build a stand. Very cleanly built. Awesome work from Miracles

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[edsbeaker]

Beautiful!

 

[Funlad3]

That there's a gorgeous tank!

 

[vpaul1979]

Tank stand build can be found here:
http://www.chicagoreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?15152-DIY-Tank-stand-for-140

 

[vpaul1979]

Almost there, not in its final place, but running a leak and flow test. A couple spots needed more teflon tape, but we're looking good. Here are some pics.

 

[vpaul1979]

Up and running!!

 

[Herbie]

that is 100% pro. Nice work.

 

[droopy395]

very nice!!!!:thumbup:

saltwater noob

 

[jayjigga]

You ditched the leds?! Looks great Man!