Tank Build! Innovative Marine Fusion Mini 40

Equipment List

• Innovative Marine Fusion Mini 40
• Innovative Marine SkimMate Ghost Medium
  
• EcoTech MP10
• EcoTech Radion XR15W Pro
• APC SmartUPS 1000
• JBJ Auto Top Off + Toms Aqua Lifter
• Jebao DP-4 Dosing Pump

Wish List

• Innovative Marine Filter Sock / Media Container

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Walnut stand design in progress....

 

Yes it is a new XR15W Pro http://ecotechmarine.com/products/radion/radion-xr15w-pro

 

Cut List applied to the rough cut wood.

Rough cut, Jointed, and Ripped boards to width... Seems to take up less space. I also added some epoxy to D4 to stabilize a knot hole.

I hope to cut some of the boards to final length, plane to thickness and do some joinery tomorrow.

 

Well I didn't get much done the rest of the weekend with it being hot out and the motor on the table saw gave out so I probably won't be working on this for a good week. Below is the face frame completed.

 

The table saw is back up and running with a new motor! Below are some more progress pictures.

Frames dry fit and clamped together.

Two panels ready for glue.

 

I have the cabinet assembled at last! Next on to the top and shelves.

 

Thanks for the heads up. I will post how it works once I get the tank all setup.

 

Time for another update. The stand is just about fully assembled and the first step in finishing is complete. I am using Watco Dark Walnut Danish Oil for the first coat to provided a deep color and bring out the grain. As soon as the oil is dry 74 hours I will be applying two coats of 1/2lb cut amber shellac to add a nice antique amber appearance. To protect the wood I will then be finishing with 3 coats of General Finishes ARM-R-Seal polyurethane. I hope the next picture I post is with the fish tank sitting on top

 

Thank you for all of great comments! This weekend with some help I now have the tank on the stand and ready to cycle.