Rj's fiji cube 142 build

[Rjn31714]

Hi everybody rj here first time doing a build thread so please forgive any missteps. As the title states this is my fiji cube 142 build .Thought it would be one that might be interesting seeing as there aren't many posts on large fiji cubes.originally I wanted a water box 180 but ran across fiji cube's when I took a look at the specs the fiji had larger drains ,std plumbing & you could get the tank on its own.Seeing as I didn't like the wb sump or metric fittings also wanted a different design stand.anyway ben wanting to for a while so seeing as black friday week brought us some great prices I ordered my tank sump & skimmer.

 

[Rjn31714]

Skimmer has been here a few days so far I really like it just wish they would come up with some extensions for the cords

 

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Here is a pick of my current setup

 

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Tanks here!!!!!

 

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Put in the storage building for now .got a friend coming to help bring it in this weekend

 

[Rjn31714]

It looks like pretty good build quality I think I made the right choice now to get the stand & the sump will be here Tuesday from brs yay

 

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Here's a few more from when it arrived

 

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Here's a few videos of the unwrapping

 

[count krunk]

What lights are you going to use? Are you going to build a stand for it? What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[Rjn31714]

Going to use HYDRa 26 x3 the stand is going to be framing tech the tank is 60x24x24

 

[SaltyB24]

Update?

I am looking into buying this tank next year to upgrade. Would love to follow along with your build!

 

[Rjn31714]

Hi there BrittanyC sorry for not posting any updates lately been busy with work. I will try to post an update soon thanks for the interest

 

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For everyone that asked here is an update started plumbing today got the drains done installed the flow meter on the emergency drain.

 

[Rjn31714]

Oh also a while back got the framing tech stand in and put together it is awesome love it got them to powder coated it black .using acrylic with silver vinyl on the bottom and back

 

[argiBK]

Just found your build thread as I’m considering the Fiji 142 upgrade myself. Looking quite nice!

Did your stand come as a kit? Did you have to custom order the extrusions/cuts?

 

[Sparkyman]

Any new updates I'm getting ready to buy the aquarium as I just bought a house and will be upgrading my aquarium Thanks in advance

 

[Rjn31714]

Just found your build thread as I’m considering the Fiji 142 upgrade myself. Looking quite nice!

Did your stand come as a kit? Did you have to custom order the extrusions/cuts?

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner yes it did come as a kit all the cuts and drilling already done.it took forty five minutes or so to go together it was super easy got them to powder coat it black that took some extra time but we'll worth it