66 Gallon SCA PNP build

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Just got my system last week and have been working in it all weekend. Just need to finish the hard plumbing and add water, sand, and rock!

Thanks for everyone's help and assistance so far!

Off the truck and passed inspection.

Painted under cabinet white with Kilz.

Added cabinet door handles.

Added USB light fixture.

Wiring in progress.

Wiring done. Plumbed unions to bulkheads.

 

[Bob Escher]

What a nice job I love the wiring beautiful

 

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What a nice job I love the wiring beautiful

Thanks for the support. This is my first saltwater tank and I'm just faking it as I go!

 

[Bob Escher]

Doing a good job faking it

 

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Got the plumbing finished. Just need to install a ventilation fan (en route) and get some filter socks. I'll be getting rock, sand and water this weekend.

 

[Whisnantrider]

Very nice and clean. I really like the size of the tank. I have been meaning to do some cord management myself but just haven't had the time yet. I'm

 

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Installed ventilation fan inside cabinet and LED light for chaeto arrived!

Fan as seen from outside:

Hopefully water, rock, and sand tomorrow!

 

[Devaji]

wow great start! I have there 90 on a DIY stand was just playing around with getting a 50 or 66 for a seahorse tank.
I cold learn a thing or 2 on wire mgnt. form you.
what are the grey cord holder called?

FYI just so you know thats not really an AIO but it sure is a very nice tank!!

 

[gashunk]

Nice man I got the 90pnp cube and installed the same fans on mine one on each side lol and I did the door handles also lol it's a great tank I built a box on the side to hide all my wires and plugs I'm sad cause mine only hand two bulkheads not the three and i just got it in feb

 

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wow great start! I have there 90 on a DIY stand was just playing around with getting a 50 or 66 for a seahorse tank.
I cold learn a thing or 2 on wire mgnt. form you.
what are the grey cord holder called?

FYI just so you know thats not really an AIO but it sure is a very nice tank!!

Thanks! Don't know how I posted to AIO section but can't figure out how to change that. Oh well.

The cable management raceway is from Amazon.com - StarTech.com 2inx1in Open Slot Wiring Cable Raceway Duct with Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00066HOPM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_PWUYvp4bh1r3I

 

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Nice man I got the 90pnp cube and installed the same fans on mine one on each side lol and I did the door handles also lol it's a great tank I built a box on the side to hide all my wires and plugs I'm sad cause mine only hand two bulkheads not the three and i just got it in feb

Great minds think alike! You got any photos of your set up?

 

[gashunk]

Of course! Here's my build thread https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/90-gallon-cube-upgraded.291837/

 

[Ryushei]

I have a question about the quality of craftsmanship, how do you feel about it? Should i upgrade the stand? Looking to get either the 50 or 66 gallong one.

 

[gashunk]

I really like the stand it’s not mdf it’s hard wood

 

[gashunk]

If I could I’d go back and just put some water resistant paint or coating down and call it a day

 

[Ryushei]

So you upgraded from the included one? And yeah i was thinking about spraying some water resistant coating on the inside

 

[gashunk]

No I didn’t upgrade it hmm I guess it is mdf but it’s super thick and was pretty tuff to drill thru

 

[Ryushei]

if you dont mind me asking, what lights are you using? im thinking bout getting one hydra 26 hd but idk if its enough for the 50 G

 

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I upgraded to plywood stand. Much better quality and also is a bit taller than mdf version. Worth the additional cost IMO. I coated inside with several coats of Kilz primer

 

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I'm using 165 watt Chinese black box LEDs...