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Unread 10/27/2011, 06:12 PM   #126
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Steel stand manufactured by AGE, I figured they could build the right one since they built the tank.

Also it made it much easier to move with stand built already & delivered at the same time.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 10:51 AM   #127
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I can "understand" that. I am in the process of planning a large system too. I am going wooden as it will be a wall to wall system. I see there was some discussion around placing the tank in front of the windows. Are you still happy with that decision or would you do it differently if you could do it again? Just curious because my tank will be in front of windows too. Im wondering if there are any hidden issues im not thinking of.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 11:01 AM   #128
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I can "understand" that. I am in the process of planning a large system too. I am going wooden as it will be a wall to wall system. I see there was some discussion around placing the tank in front of the windows. Are you still happy with that decision or would you do it differently if you could do it again? Just curious because my tank will be in front of windows too. Im wondering if there are any hidden issues im not thinking of.
Be sure you check with tank builders. Some of the builders will not warranty the tank unless you use their metal stand.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 11:33 AM   #129
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Im going with a glass cages tank.(130 x 31 ˝ x 30 ˝) I dont think they care what kind of stand you use. I hope I dont need there stand, I dont like them very much.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 02:04 PM   #130
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Glass cages will only offer a 90 day warranty no matter what you put it on.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 04:16 PM   #131
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I don't think I would trust them to build me a big tank


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Unread 10/28/2011, 08:28 PM   #132
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Your making great progress. I think the stand and canopy look great as well!


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Unread 10/28/2011, 09:17 PM   #133
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I can "understand" that. I am in the process of planning a large system too. I am going wooden as it will be a wall to wall system. I see there was some discussion around placing the tank in front of the windows. Are you still happy with that decision or would you do it differently if you could do it again? Just curious because my tank will be in front of windows too. Im wondering if there are any hidden issues im not thinking of.
Too early to tell, but I spend more time in the bedroom than wife. She watches her shows in the living room & the dogs & I go to 65" plasma in bedroom. I am never there in daylight. Anyway it is the only other place to put it.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 09:20 PM   #134
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Finished 15 Ai's tonight with loomed wire, mounted cords & power strips. Finished stand, & put plexiglass 12" high under window for 2 vents, R/o, & power to outside chiller. Plumbed in chiller & positioned water change tanks outside. 200 gal & 150 gallon tanks.


Just finished at 10:00 pm, 8 hours... I'm beat


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Unread 10/28/2011, 09:33 PM   #135
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I bet you are beat. I really need to get down your way


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Unread 10/28/2011, 10:21 PM   #136
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Looks really great Andy. Can you share some specifics and details around the skinning of your stand? What materials, who did it, how is it attached, etc? This is the one big unknown for me on my next build and I would love to see yours detailed out, Looks amazing.


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Unread 10/28/2011, 10:28 PM   #137
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Amazing tank post some more pics it's looks beautiful.


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Unread 10/29/2011, 08:36 AM   #138
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Exciting project Andy - Subscribed for sure!!

Best of luck with everything.

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Unread 10/29/2011, 09:05 AM   #139
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very nice!


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Unread 10/29/2011, 05:44 PM   #140
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Looks really great Andy. Can you share some specifics and details around the skinning of your stand? What materials, who did it, how is it attached, etc? This is the one big unknown for me on my next build and I would love to see yours detailed out, Looks amazing.
I will take some up close pics in the morning.

Wood frame attached to metal stand & doors mounted to that. Doors are Formica granite on the outside & white on the inside. Frame is 22" tall with
1&1/2" aluminum angle for 2 rows of 4' AI racks on each side. They can slide front to back for access & change of lighting areas.

Skin & canopy came out NICE!


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thats a lotta rock. It looks great in there


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Unread 10/29/2011, 11:59 PM   #145
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amazing build. so how has the noise level been so far?


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Unread 10/30/2011, 06:12 AM   #146
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thats a lotta rock. It looks great in there
It looks like alot more rock than there really is. Since the tank is 48" deep, there is still alot of space in front & back of the rock.


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Unread 10/30/2011, 06:16 AM   #147
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amazing build. so how has the noise level been so far?
The hum of the hammerhead is great. Puts me to sleep. The GenX 30 feed pump for the skimmer is bad. I am waiting to swap it out with a new one.

So far no complaints from wife about noise. Still have to hook up Vortec
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Unread 10/30/2011, 06:43 AM   #148
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Youve made a ton of progress. Looking good.


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Unread 10/30/2011, 06:50 AM   #149
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Thanks, everything takes so much longer than you think it will. Took 4 hours just to wire up the lights.

Working outside on window plexiglass reminded me of working on cars as a teenager in the driveway til all hours of the night.


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Unread 11/01/2011, 08:07 AM   #150
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Im curious how you like your new lighting? Now that you have played with them for a few days do you like them? How is the controller to use and how is the flexibility? Looks like a real nice design. Also how far off the water are they? Do you get good lighting at the sand bed? Feel they are strong enough?


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