75 gallon mixed reef build
hope this is the right spot for this type of thing. This is my 75 so far. The outside is stained oak.
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Inside the stand so far
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...pszpvkulh1.jpg I have a 20 gallon for the main sump and an 8 gallon tall that I made out of acrylic along with a 5 gallon tank for an auto top off tank. |
The stand is made out 2x4s. I need to paint the inside which I should have done before I put it together but to late now.
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The whole front of the stand comes off. I use some picture hanging rods.
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Put a light in the stand to make it easy to see when working in the sump
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The Orange ball
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psrnmm3u6w.png The tall blocks on the right (different heights and off set) http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...shgyeubmy.jpeg Green bridge will be some kinda rock |
The Orange ball
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psrnmm3u6w.png The tall blocks on the right (different heights and off set) http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...shgyeubmy.jpeg Green bridge will be some kinda rock not sure yet |
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I need to pick up the rest of the rocks to complete my scape and bond the 3D wall in place. I also need to paint the back of the glass. I want to replace the trim as well and I need to clean the tank.
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Pick up some containers to make a mixing station.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psqrvmah86.jpg Also got some auto shut off switchs http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps8djnjgp3.jpg |
The white containers are to hold RO/DI and the trash can is for mixing saltwater in. Need to pick up a panworld pump. I also need uniseals and valves. I have some PVC. I will run some kinda quick connect on a hose for filling the tank. I've seen some auto shut off things that are timed. I'm going to check into those.
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Ordered acrylic for making an ATS. Will post pictures when I start that. I have the LEDs two of them.
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Ordered a return pump (syncra pro). I need to pick up one more pump to run a manifold. I also want to pick up some marin pure blocks and I need to buy my ATO system Tunze. I'm going to run carbon in the reactor I have.
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Just got my return pump. It's much bigger then I thought it would be but I'm happy with it and it's one less thing I need to buy now.
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I found some plugs that are on a remote. That will be perfect for my mixing station.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Woods-Indoo...3569/203638968 |
Finally got my acrylic. I'll probably put together my ATS some time next week. Going to have to do something with the LRDs the cord is in the way at the bottom of the light.
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Tried to drill the acrylic first pice came out perfect then the 2nd pice broke. I made the sides to small like a donkey. Going to order a new base and sides that are 1" to 1 1/2 wider.
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I like what you've done with the aquascape, can't wait to see it in the tank with water and lights
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Thank you
Slowly but surely I'm getting the things I need. Should be ordering more acrylic soon then I'll get my ATS done. I also picked up those plugs that are on the remote for my mixing station. |
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