Back in the game with a New IM 100 Ext

[AV30]

As I mentioned in my previous thread I am just getting back into the hobby and after much debate I decided to go with the IM 100 ext. The tank was deliver this afternoon so now the real fun will start. I have been working on my stand while I was waiting for the tank to show up. The stand is pretty heavy but some how it seemed like a lot weight that it was going to be holding so I took no chances and framed it out in 2x6’s. Over kill? Maybe but if this tank ever came crashing down , I’m pretty sure I would be in the dog house for life! Below are some photos showing my progress and where I am now in the process. I did borrow the idea I saw from one of our felow reefers here(Thanks) and I coated the whole inside with flex seal, not only does it look clean but if I do ever spring a leak it will help contain it hopefully until I can catch it. Not sure if this will be the final look for the paint, my wife wanted the rustic/weathered look so we will see.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Great job on the stand! You definitely got the rustic look down and that tank will look great sitting on it.

 

[AV30]

Thanks, the stand is a smidge heavier than I might have wanted but if a tornado hits I know where I’m hiding.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Thanks, the stand is a smidge heavier than I might have wanted but if a tornado hits I know where I’m hiding.

2x6 frame, probably more than a smidge. Ya that would definitely make a great safe room!

 

[hdsoftail1065]

But it looks very nice

 

[SPR1968]

You’ve made a fantastic job of the stand, very nice indeed!

 

[AV30]

While I am waiting for my piping to come in I thought I would give a quick run down on the equipment I have so far, other than a protein skimmer please let me know if I’m missing anything? Also I was thinking of using the Fritz zyme turbo starter any thought?
Equipment:
Spectra Pure Max cap 2:1
2 Kessil A360x
Tunze Osmolater for ATO
2 Gyre Maxspect
Neptune Apex
Vectors M1 for return pump
Kessil H380 for the Fuge
Trigger Triton 34 sump
Trigger Triton 5 gallon ATO
Neptune DOS

 

[Steve Elb]

As I mentioned in my previous thread I am just getting back into the hobby and after much debate I decided to go with the IM 100 ext. The tank was deliver this afternoon so now the real fun will start. I have been working on my stand while I was waiting for the tank to show up. The stand is pretty heavy but some how it seemed like a lot weight that it was going to be holding so I took no chances and framed it out in 2x6’s. Over kill? Maybe but if this tank ever came crashing down , I’m pretty sure I would be in the dog house for life! Below are some photos showing my progress and where I am now in the process. I did borrow the idea I saw from one of our felow reefers here(Thanks) and I coated the whole inside with flex seal, not only does it look clean but if I do ever spring a leak it will help contain it hopefully until I can catch it. Not sure if this will be the final look for the paint, my wife wanted the rustic/weathered look so we will see.

Very nice! Mine just arrived at my lfs. Just finished my stand/rack. I'm going to place my IM 25 on top. Once that's situated I can put the 100 in place and plumb it in. My sump is in the garage. These things are built like tanks!

 

[AV30]

Your stand looks great! I really like the way the wood grain shows up.

 

[Steve Elb]

Your stand looks great! I really like the way the wood grain shows up.

Thanks. I enjoy working with mahogany. Here's my African Cichlid build