120 Gallon Deep Blue RR

[Bryan Machala]

I am in the process of setting up my new tank. I hope to document the build however it will be a slow process. This is what I got so far...
Aluminum for the stand

Particularly done stand

Almost complete tank and sump are in. Next up is plumbing going to go with a dual Herbie return

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Bryan and welcome to R2R!

Great start so far and thanks for all the pictures

 

[JWHITESP88]

looks nice so far. What are you using to build the stand?

 

[Bryan Machala]

looks nice so far. What are you using to build the stand?

1.5 inch aluminum t slot and adding 3/4 inch plywood panels for stability.

 

[Bryan Machala]

Here are the latest updates....Plumbing almost done planning on some sort of auto water change system run through the back of the tank into the basement

 

[Bryan Machala]

Return made out of drain plumbing

 

[Bryan Machala]

Starboard bottom cut and routed

 

[Bryan Machala]

and installed

 

[Bryan Machala]

Anybody know if there is a difference between Natures Ocean Dry Rock and BRS Reef Saver? I found Natures Ocean on Chewy for around $1/LB which is less than half the cost of the BRS stuff and it looks the same.

 

[reelss]

Looking to build a similar stand. Do you know the cost of the stand and the parts list?

 

[Bryan Machala]

8 - EX-1515 - 1.5" x 1.5" Smooth Heavy T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion - 48''
6 - EX-1515 - 1.5" x 1.5" Smooth Heavy T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion - 36"
6 - (LF-015-B) M8 x 35 Adjustable Leveling Foot, Small Anti-Vibration Base
all aluminum was ordered through tnutz.com came to a total of around $300 with shipping. If you order from them pay attention to the length of your longest piece it seems to be the main determining factor in the cost of shipping. All connections were made with blank end fasteners.

 

[reelss]

8 - EX-1515 - 1.5" x 1.5" Smooth Heavy T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion - 48''
6 - EX-1515 - 1.5" x 1.5" Smooth Heavy T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion - 36"
6 - (LF-015-B) M8 x 35 Adjustable Leveling Foot, Small Anti-Vibration Base
all aluminum was ordered through tnutz.com came to a total of around $300 with shipping. If you order from them pay attention to the length of your longest piece it seems to be the main determining factor in the cost of shipping. All connections were made with blank end fasteners.

Thank you, that helps a lot! do you think the front center brace is needed? I have seen some without.