This will be a slow build
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RobB'z Reef
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nice! That could likely hold an 800 gallon tankReady for powder
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KStatefan
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nice! That could likely hold an 800 gallon tank
The adjustable legs will be the limiting factor of the stand. The ones i purchased are rated at 1000 lbs ea. I wanted to use leveling wedges but could not justify the cost of them.
I this case there is not much negative to it being over built in this case. The tubing cost a little bit more but I am able to purchase steel from work at cost and at the volume we purchase it is very reasonable.
R.Weller
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Fine work! Excellent detail in the early stages. Looking forward to seeing the rest come together.
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KStatefan
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Mostly done with skinning the stand. Wish I would have used thicker trim board at the top to create a shadow line at the top of the panels. In my mind I was but that was removed when I put a 1/4 lip on it.
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KStatefan
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How do people decide on lights. The only thing I have taken off the table is metal halides. I like the new Kessil AP9X then I saw on a video that it was not good for a 48" tank.
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KStatefan
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1050 miles yesterday to pick up filter equipment.
A little more purple for @ReeferWarrant The purple on the sump does not show up very good. If I had to do it again I probably would have used the fuchsia like the skimmer has.
A little more purple for @ReeferWarrant The purple on the sump does not show up very good. If I had to do it again I probably would have used the fuchsia like the skimmer has.
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ReeferWarrant
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That's a really cool setup! I'd make jokes about the blue being noticeable, but I have a feeling that would open me up for "it's good at collecting waste" jokes..... Honestly a bummer the purple didnt work out like you wanted but looks great otherwise!
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KStatefan
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Electrical for the heaters and return pump done all the other electrical will come off a dedicated circuit. Menards stop stocking the gray covers so I am going to have to order some
ReeferWarrant
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Nice work! I appreciate the slow methodical way of your build. Definitely enjoy following this thread.
