BPreefer's 125 build

[Dr.DiSilicate]

BPreefer's 125 build

Now I just need to figure out how to trim out above the doors. I don't like seeing the plastic around the tank

Just my opinion but, leave it. Just about anything will take away from how simple it looks.

By the way, how do you have them mounted to the frame? Hinges or magnets?

 

[cdrewferd]

Re: BPreefer's 125 build

Now I just need to figure out how to trim out above the doors. I don't like seeing the plastic around the tank

See if you can get a stain to match the color of the doors. Then just do some basic square molding the height if the black trim. Shouldn't be too heavy, so you can probably just glue it on. Would still be nice and clean, but cover up the black plastic. The trick would be making it the exact thickness of the panels do the transition is smooth.

Tank is looking good.

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[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

Just my opinion but, leave it. Just about anything will take away from how simple it looks.

By the way, how do you have them mounted to the frame? Hinges or magnets?

Also thought I could trim out under doors to keep it simple looking. Just used magnets on the doors.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

BPreefer's 125 build

Also thought I could trim out under doors to keep it simple looking. Just used magnets on the doors.

What magnets?

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

See if you can get a stain to match the color of the doors. Then just do some basic square molding the height if the black trim. Shouldn't be too heavy, so you can probably just glue it on. Would still be nice and clean, but cover up the black plastic. The trick would be making it the exact thickness of the panels do the transition is smooth.

Tank is looking good.

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Yea, that was my thought too about just glueing it on. I guess I'll have to spend some more time figuring this out. I might have to hit you up if I need some help with woodworking.

 

[cdrewferd]

Re: BPreefer's 125 build

You could also do the trim on the bottom and just raise the panels to the top of the plastic. Either way would look good. You have my number if you need help.

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[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

What magnets?

These :

http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/magnet-shapes/discs/d1002e-n42.html

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

BPreefer's 125 build

These :

http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/magnet-shapes/discs/d1002e-n42.html

Nice. I found some like that are countersunk. How many did you use for each door? Are you happy with the strength?

 

[MuralReef]

BPreefer's 125 build

Hey Doc the countersunk magnets have a weight rating on the website.

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

Nice. I found some like that are countersunk. How many did you use for each door? Are you happy with the strength?

I only have 4 on each door, seems to work well.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

BPreefer's 125 build

I only have 4 on each door, seems to work well.

Cool thanks! That's what I needed.

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

Cool thanks! That's what I needed.

No problem. The recessed may be a better fit if you need the doors to be flush. I actually use a fan to vent the moisture from the stand, so the gap works great to draw fresh air.

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

 

[sethsolomon]

looks good!

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

looks good!

Thanks man

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: BPreefer's 125 build

Wow Brent that thing is killer!!!!! Super top notch my friend. Guess all that waiting was worth it

 

[jahmic]

That looks awesome, hope you're able to get some water in there soon.

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

Wow Brent that thing is killer!!!!! Super top notch my friend. Guess all that waiting was worth it

Thanks Chad. Congrats on the little one. Hope mom and baby are doing well.

 

[BPreefer]

BPreefer's 125 build

That looks awesome, hope you're able to get some water in there soon.

Thanks Khalis, it's full and running. Just need to get sand in and lights hung.

 

[jahmic]

Re: BPreefer's 125 build

Thanks Khalis, it's full and running. Just need to get sand in and lights hung.

Lol I somehow missed that in your post from last week. Digging the rescape too...the varied heights makes the islands stand out a little more.