Bar around my 360g reef tank yes or no?

JRChristiansen · 03/19/2012, 09:51 PM

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.

tkeracer619 · 03/19/2012, 09:58 PM

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

rpjaws74 · 03/19/2012, 10:04 PM

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

Reefing Newbie · 03/19/2012, 10:13 PM

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 · 03/19/2012, 10:41 PM

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

JRChristiansen · 03/19/2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

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.

JRChristiansen · 03/19/2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TripsterAK

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

TripsterAK · 03/19/2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JRChristiansen

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

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

gbru316 · 03/19/2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JRChristiansen

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

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 · 03/19/2012, 11:40 PM

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 · 03/20/2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TripsterAK

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

not sure yet

need to build the countertop first.

TripsterAK · 03/20/2012, 05:08 PM

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

BigCountry74 · 03/20/2012, 07:20 PM

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

JRChristiansen · 04/13/2012, 12:45 PM

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anbosu · 04/13/2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gbru316

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 · 04/13/2012, 08:22 PM

yeah i think im going to do some kind of tile

pciscott · 04/13/2012, 10:05 PM

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.

Inside the entry way of my home.

Cheers

JRChristiansen · 04/13/2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Inside the entry way of my home.

Cheers

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

thelizardkin · 04/14/2012, 12:17 AM

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 · 05/11/2012, 09:10 PM

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nine8taco · 05/11/2012, 09:23 PM

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

JRChristiansen · 05/12/2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nine8taco

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.

JRChristiansen · 05/29/2012, 10:08 PM

d-man · 05/29/2012, 10:43 PM

Beautiful

TripsterAK · 06/13/2012, 11:09 PM

Looks amazing!

03/19/2012, 09:51 PM	#1
JRChristiansen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: O'Fallon, missouri Posts: 325	Bar around my 360g reef tank yes or no? 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.

03/19/2012, 09:58 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If there is walking space between the tank and bar sure. If the bar is actually around the tank nah. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/19/2012, 10:04 PM	#3
rpjaws74 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,340	and no smoking lol!! Ive seen some and they look awesome for sure conversation pieces __________________ rpjaws Current Tank Info: 500 glln system/ Reef

03/20/2012, 07:20 PM	#13
BigCountry74 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,761	Nice looking tank, and yes definitely a bar!!! __________________ 135g mixed reef (retired) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2132815 Current 40g reef http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2483250 Current Tank Info: 40g bare bottom reef

04/13/2012, 12:45 PM	#14
JRChristiansen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: O'Fallon, missouri Posts: 325	[IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

03/19/2012, 10:13 PM	#4
Reefing Newbie Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,435	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!

03/19/2012, 10:41 PM	#5
TripsterAK Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 120	I like the Idea. What kind of Surface are you thinking for around it? Nice looking tank too.

03/19/2012, 11:40 PM	#10
jake koppen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lakewood Posts: 593	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.

03/20/2012, 05:08 PM	#12
TripsterAK Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 120	Im looking forward to this build. How do you like the dimensions of that tank? is it tall enough?

04/13/2012, 08:22 PM	#16
JRChristiansen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: O'Fallon, missouri Posts: 325	yeah i think im going to do some kind of tile

04/13/2012, 10:05 PM	#17
pciscott Pirates Cove Reef Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 2,582	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. Inside the entry way of my home. Cheers __________________ Scott Steinberger SCMAS/SCRK/MASNA member There is more than One Way to skin a Reef! Current Tank Info: Pirates Cove 400 Gallon Peninsula with 10 Ecotech Gen 4 Pro Lights, SPS heavy mixed Reef, Tank Controlled by Apex back up monitoring by Profilux, Tropic Marin Pro Salt, Brightwell Suplements and Bio Bricks, Way too many Fish! Keep it simple!

04/14/2012, 12:17 AM	#19
thelizardkin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 428	It's a great idea fish and booze what's not to love just make sure not to get too drunk around the tank

05/11/2012, 09:10 PM	#20
JRChristiansen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: O'Fallon, missouri Posts: 325	updates on the bar [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 540 gallon mixed reef build Current Tank Info: 540 gallon reef tank

05/11/2012, 09:23 PM	#21
nine8taco Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: navarre fl Posts: 69	I would love to sit around and drink and stare at my tank

05/29/2012, 10:08 PM	#23
JRChristiansen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: O'Fallon, missouri Posts: 325	__________________ 540 gallon mixed reef build Current Tank Info: 540 gallon reef tank

05/29/2012, 10:43 PM	#24
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	Beautiful

06/13/2012, 11:09 PM	#25
TripsterAK Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 120	Looks amazing!