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SFish 09/25/2016 03:12 PM

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.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...pspog4xxfx.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:16 PM

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.

SFish 09/25/2016 03:19 PM

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.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psbr9k5fzu.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psto0a9u55.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:22 PM

The whole front of the stand comes off. I use some picture hanging rods.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psxxhhbald.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps17usvomt.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:29 PM

Put a light in the stand to make it easy to see when working in the sump

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psuwrfwx4b.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psto0a9u55.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psiybld7db.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:33 PM

For the aquascape I decided to make a 3D wall.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psckqx5hsv.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psltwjdyls.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psyuywticq.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...pst4zpu11m.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:40 PM

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psvnsiiemz.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:44 PM

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psrnikep0y.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psq2zsypxb.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps0f7qeqat.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psjb29jdyi.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:46 PM

Test fit in tank

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps5y37f4cf.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:52 PM

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps0hhhwwjw.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psv17ldshu.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psyxys6muv.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psg0kuvasd.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psceygwtae.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 03:58 PM

Layout of the scape

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...pskbnzsyc5.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 04:01 PM

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

SFish 09/25/2016 04:02 PM

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

SFish 09/25/2016 04:05 PM

For sand I want to use something like this

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...sy4eqvxrb.jpeg

SFish 09/25/2016 04:08 PM

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.

SFish 09/25/2016 04:12 PM

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

SFish 09/25/2016 04:21 PM

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.

SFish 09/25/2016 04:26 PM

Ordered acrylic for making an ATS. Will post pictures when I start that. I have the LEDs two of them.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psawzunng4.jpg

SFish 09/25/2016 04:49 PM

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.

SFish 09/26/2016 05:04 PM

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.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...psf9loho30.jpg

SFish 09/28/2016 06:44 AM

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

SFish 10/02/2016 01:09 AM

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.

SFish 10/02/2016 02:04 PM

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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tjm9331 10/06/2016 09:24 AM

I like what you've done with the aquascape, can't wait to see it in the tank with water and lights

SFish 10/07/2016 11:48 AM

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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