Bar around my 360g reef tank yes or no?

[JRChristiansen]

Has any one have any pics of reef tank bars? I am thinking about putting a bar around 3 sides of my 360g tank it is 8'x4'x18'' tank. the tank sits 4'1'' off the ground.http://reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4612&pictureid=41150
http://reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4612&pictureid=41149
http://reefcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=4612&pictureid=41112

[tkeracer619]

If there is walking space between the tank and bar sure. If the bar is actually around the tank nah.

[rpjaws74]

and no smoking lol!! Ive seen some and they look awesome for sure conversation pieces

[Reefing Newbie]

One of my LFSs has a around their 185 gallon (60"x30"x24"). It is only on two sides though. The only thing I would suggest before doing a bar is some type of canopy for the tank so there isn't any stray light in anyone's eyes.

Your tank looks pretty good BTW!

[TripsterAK]

I like the Idea. What kind of Surface are you thinking for around it?
Nice looking tank too.

[JRChristiansen]

One of my LFSs has a around their 185 gallon (60"x30"x24"). It is only on two sides though. The only thing I would suggest before doing a bar is some type of canopy for the tank so there isn't any stray light in anyone's eyes.

Your tank looks pretty good BTW!

thanks! the tank has only been running for about 2 or 3 weeks now. yes there will be a canopy that will go all the way up to the ceiling. it will be on slides attached to the ceiling so i can slide it off to one side or the other to work on the tank. here is my build so farhttp://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2136860 take a look.:spin1:

[JRChristiansen]

I like the Idea. What kind of Surface are you thinking for around it?
Nice looking tank too.

most likely formica cuz granite is kinda $$$$ i would like to spend more $$$$ on my led lights then on my countertop:lmao:

[TripsterAK]

most likely formica cuz granite is kinda $$$$ i would like to spend more $$$$ on my led lights then on my countertop:lmao:

Makes since. going to do a color that will offset your substrate?

[gbru316]

most likely formica cuz granite is kinda $$$$ i would like to spend more $$$$ on my led lights then on my countertop:lmao:

You might be surprised at the price of granite these days. We are in the process of renovating our kitchen. We have found that granite is actually cheaper than laminate countertops, per sq ft. We are doing our L shaped 10'x10' counters for just under $1000 installed.

A lot of granite places will sell remnants for a discount, might be something to check out.

[jake koppen]

Yes! And make everyone drink out of those little fish bowls like some places do. I'm actually planning on doing the bar thing when I finally purchase a house.

[JRChristiansen]

Makes since. going to do a color that will offset your substrate?

not sure yet:crazy1:need to build the countertop first.

[TripsterAK]

Im looking forward to this build. How do you like the dimensions of that tank? is it tall enough?

[BigCountry74]

Nice looking tank, and yes definitely a bar!!!

[JRChristiansen]

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/jrchristiansen/005.jpg
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[anbosu]

You might be surprised at the price of granite these days. We are in the process of renovating our kitchen. We have found that granite is actually cheaper than laminate countertops, per sq ft. We are doing our L shaped 10'x10' counters for just under $1000 installed.

A lot of granite places will sell remnants for a discount, might be something to check out.

Especially if you are going to do granite tile - we did my parents' kitchen counter for about $800 for Christmas, including buying a tile saw.

[JRChristiansen]

yeah i think im going to do some kind of tile

[pciscott]

My new tank is going to have a bar around it or at least a spot to set down drinks. I had it built into the stand and it will be covered with granite to match the kitchen. There will be a back splash as well to cover the first inch of sand and the bar also works as a catwalk for maintenance as my tank is tall as well. Bar is 40" tank is 46". Great job by the way!

I hope to have it wet in the next month.

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad280/pciscott/IMAG0056.jpg

Inside the entry way of my home.

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad280/pciscott/IMAG0064.jpg

Cheers:beer:

[JRChristiansen]

My new tank is going to have a bar around it or at least a spot to set down drinks. I had it built into the stand and it will be covered with granite to match the kitchen. There will be a back splash as well to cover the first inch of sand and the bar also works as a catwalk for maintenance as my tank is tall as well. Bar is 40" tank is 46". Great job by the way!

I hope to have it wet in the next month.

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad280/pciscott/IMAG0056.jpg

Inside the entry way of my home.

http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad280/pciscott/IMAG0064.jpg

Cheers:beer:

looks great man how many gallons is your new tank? i love the bar around my tank so far!

[thelizardkin]

It's a great idea fish and booze what's not to love just make sure not to get too drunk around the tank

[JRChristiansen]

updates on the bar
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/jrchristiansen/360g027.jpg


http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/jrchristiansen/360g026.jpg

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/jrchristiansen/360g025.jpg

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg584/jrchristiansen/360g024.jpg

[nine8taco]

I would love to sit around and drink and stare at my tank

[JRChristiansen]

I would love to sit around and drink and stare at my tank

I know and never seen it done befor seems like a good idea to me.:beer:

[JRChristiansen]

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[d-man]

Beautiful

[TripsterAK]

Looks amazing!

[LobsterOfJustice]

This is awesome. I would sit there for hours. Any way you can incorporate a minifridge into the stand? lol

[bemenaker]

That is just awesome. I'm jelly

[JRChristiansen]

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[lionfish300]

yeah i think im going to do some kind of tile look good

[JRChristiansen]

look goodThank you

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[JRChristiansen]

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[on the spot]

Foul!

bar thread bumps without bar shots...and shots...is just wrong.

boo.

boo.

:)


but nice tank.

[JRChristiansen]

Foul!

bar thread bumps without bar shots...and shots...is just wrong.

boo.

boo.

:)


but nice tank.Here is a tank shothttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/febb854567aef506b131d636b14122e9.jpg

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[pauldrapeau]

I love it! Nice job on the tank and the room!

[biecacka]

does that pump power cord run the whole length of the tank in the water?

corey

[JRChristiansen]

I love it! Nice job on the tank and the room!Thanks really appreciate it. It took many man hours to get to where it is now.

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[JRChristiansen]

does that pump power cord run the whole length of the tank in the water?

coreyNo it immediately runs straight up out of the tank. Then across the tank in the canopy to the power supply.

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