Herts 194 Posted June 14, 2014 So, as some of you guys may or may not be aware I've had a 4ft tank from eBay sitting in my wardrobe for probably about 6 months now. I was putting off setting it up because I was under the assumption we'd be moving around August but as it happens we'll be staying where we are now for at least another year.I struggled with where to put the new tank since it's not exactly small and I didn't want to turn the entire house into one big fish room (well I did but it wouldn't be fair ) so I decided i'd put the tank outside and move my single tail fish out there to ease the load on my original tank. I'm terrible at anything practical, my dad on the other hand has been a carpenter for about 20 of my 23 years so I supplied him with the materials and he went to work. Here's the result thus far It's going to sit overnight full so I can test for leaks since it's an eBay tank n all. I'm pretty happy with the outcome, it's in a covered patio area where an old unused barbecue used to sit, the posts at either end are left long because the plan is to attach trellis and grow some sort of climbing plants at either end. I'm also planning on trying out a planted dirted tank with this one.Thanks for looking 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMonster 562 Posted June 14, 2014 Very, very cool! I wish I had the climate to be able to do a sheltered outdoor tank. Can't wait to see pics, after it's all done, and the fishies are inside. Congrats! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TikiLola 5,709 Posted June 14, 2014 Was wondering what became of that tank! Can't wait to see it with fish in it! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted June 14, 2014 Great stand! Don't forget to update when completed and full climbing plants and all 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate89 1,315 Posted June 14, 2014 Oh wow that looks incredible! Looking forward to seeing it complete 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Hyde 5,372 Posted June 14, 2014 That looks great. Hope you post pics when the fish are in too. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenzaar 11,605 Posted June 14, 2014 Oh how awesome! That is just beautiful and will be so stunning once you have lots of plants growing all around it!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted June 14, 2014 very nice!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted June 14, 2014 Awesome, Tom. Your dad did a great job on the stand! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted June 14, 2014 Fabulous, Tom. The tank is going to look so nice with plants around it. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaCGold 1,691 Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Great stand! What a great idea to design the stand trellis-ready across the top. Edited June 14, 2014 by LisaCGold 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BronwynH 1,109 Posted June 14, 2014 Very cool! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herts 194 Posted June 15, 2014 So it's full and trellis attached. It's still gonna be murky from the dirt under the gravel cap. Just have to wait now. Thanks for the comments 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted June 15, 2014 Coming together! Nice profile pic too, Tom. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BronwynH 1,109 Posted June 15, 2014 It's going to be stunning! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Narny105 1,992 Posted June 15, 2014 Great stand! Good luck with it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeana727 952 Posted June 17, 2014 It looks great! How nice to have a carpenter in the family!!!! (I'm a little jealous!) I can't wait to see it all done & plants growing!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMonster 562 Posted June 18, 2014 That looks amazing! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted June 18, 2014 Wow I love the trellis! That will provide nice shade! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LabRat99 322 Posted June 20, 2014 That does look great. Well done! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wesleyworking 71 Posted July 1, 2014 Looks great 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted July 1, 2014 looking good 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yafashelli 9,540 Posted July 6, 2014 I think we need to see more pics! Let us know how your tank is growing in! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonne242 17 Posted July 9, 2014 Yes please more pictures 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
