fishybizzness
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Any issues with maintenance of the tank at that height? Do you have to stand on something to reach into the tank? I'm 6' btw for reference.
120 gallon SPS dominant tank
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I am 6 feet tall as well. No real issues with maintenance. I can easily reach the bottom of the tank using a step stool. My last tank was 30 inches deep and was about the same height off the floor which made it a little bit challenging to reach the back of the tank.
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@Matthias7 this looks amazing! Love the look of that stand! Cannot wait to see how this comes together!
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Thank you Joel my goal with this build is clean lines. I am still planning on leaving the stand open. This setup is way quieter then my last so I think it will work
Was able to knock together a stand this weekend
I will make the end on the left my electronics compartment. I will install a board to mount everything and some pc fans to keep things cool.
I should be plumbing this week. My plan is to keep it very neat and leave the stand without a front door. I will keep to a color scheme it will be blue/black/grey.
"Knocked together a stand" lol.
I don't usually pay much attention to stand design, but you have two novel features I think are really cool.
1) The inset top for the tank to sit in is awesome. I never thought of that, but I like it. What material is the top made from?
2) Open sump cabinet is also novel and I can think of 100 ways that would be helpful. I do have a trigger sump but don't get to show it off. But then again, my fuge is a mess half the time so just as well.
Great build!
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@ScottB thank you. The top is 1/2 inch birch plywood. I was able to get a really nice finish on it because i have a nice paint sprayer.
I am really excited about the open concept for the sump area. We pay a lot of money for our gear and the design of the gear is awesome so I am glad I will be able to show it off.
The bonus is the ventilation.
I am really excited about the open concept for the sump area. We pay a lot of money for our gear and the design of the gear is awesome so I am glad I will be able to show it off.
The bonus is the ventilation.
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I was able to get the apex up and running this evening. I do have some cable Managment to handle behind the board it’s not terrible but could be better. A few more power bricks and one more mp40 to get situated and most of the electrical will be done.
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Found a skull decor that is suitable for saltwater. I sealed the bottom half with a piece of acrylic. I am going to use this as a wrasse den since the tank is bare bottom I will put some sand in the bottom.
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I Love this super unique and beneficialFound a skull decor that is suitable for saltwater. I sealed the bottom half with a piece of acrylic. I am going to use this as a wrasse den since the tank is bare bottom I will put some sand in the bottom.
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@Blitheran I am hoping that it will keep the sand contained well
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@c.poindexter thank you
Parameters looking ok. Ammonia is half of what it was yesterday so I believe I am getting close. My conductivity probe may need to be replaced it had a hard time with auto calibration so we will see
Parameters looking ok. Ammonia is half of what it was yesterday so I believe I am getting close. My conductivity probe may need to be replaced it had a hard time with auto calibration so we will see
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I put 2 small fish in this weekend a bristletooth tang and a rainfords goby. I will snap a picture if they stop hiding. I also added a tester coral a few days ago. Has good polyp extension. The color is poor but I purchased it that way.
