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Unread 09/25/2016, 03:12 PM   #1
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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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Unread 09/25/2016, 03:16 PM   #2
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Inside the stand so far



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.


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Unread 09/25/2016, 03:19 PM   #3
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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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Unread 09/25/2016, 03:22 PM   #4
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The whole front of the stand comes off. I use some picture hanging rods.






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Unread 09/25/2016, 03:29 PM   #5
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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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Unread 09/25/2016, 03:33 PM   #6
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For the aquascape I decided to make a 3D wall.











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Layout of the scape




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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:01 PM   #12
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The Orange ball



The tall blocks on the right (different heights and off set)



Green bridge will be some kinda rock


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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:02 PM   #13
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The Orange ball



The tall blocks on the right (different heights and off set)



Green bridge will be some kinda rock not sure yet


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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:05 PM   #14
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For sand I want to use something like this




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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:08 PM   #15
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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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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:12 PM   #16
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Pick up some containers to make a mixing station.



Also got some auto shut off switchs




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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:21 PM   #17
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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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Unread 09/25/2016, 04:26 PM   #18
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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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Unread 09/26/2016, 05:04 PM   #20
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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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Unread 09/28/2016, 06:44 AM   #21
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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


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Unread 10/02/2016, 01:09 AM   #22
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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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Unread 10/06/2016, 09:24 AM   #24
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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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Unread 10/07/2016, 11:48 AM   #25
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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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