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    Default The 46 is ready

    Finally got the 46 ready to go. 2x8 platform with plywood top. 1 1/2" pink styo on top of that. Then a couple layers of soft white foam just to make the bottom more visually appealing.





    Decided to spend $9 to get a sheet of wainscoting paneling to finish the bottom and hide the foam. Creative stand building to make the tank fit.

    Thanks for the trade Bill. Not to bad for a curb pick up now I'd say.
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    Looks great, but your discus look a bit ill
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    Looks good Keith!
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    That the stand from the lfs you were talking about?
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    No Bill, I built it from scratch. Cost me about $18 I figure. The insulation was all scrap. Bought the paneling, plywood, and 2x8s. I had all the hardware and saws to cut it. Do you recognize the tank on that stand?
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    Quote Originally Posted by dpete9 View Post
    Looks great, but your discus look a bit ill
    They're a cute art deco in a community or grow tank once in a while. Haven't had them out in a while. All the shells and corals are from vacations, most of them from Cozumel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CozyKeith View Post
    No Bill, I built it from scratch. Cost me about $18 I figure. The insulation was all scrap. Bought the paneling, plywood, and 2x8s. I had all the hardware and saws to cut it. Do you recognize the tank on that stand?
    No I dont dont.You'll have to dirty it up some.
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    Looks good Keith. Not bad for $18.
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    I love doing stuff like that on my own and saving big $$$$. Looks great Keith!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CozyKeith View Post
    They're a cute art deco in a community or grow tank once in a while. Haven't had them out in a while. All the shells and corals are from vacations, most of them from Cozumel.
    ha ha love it. I have some Cozumel shells myself Iberostar Resort ROCKS!
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