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Unread 11/01/2013, 04:26 PM   #26
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I caulked and sealed every seam and all that brown marks are wood fillers, just want everything smooth
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Bottom trim on
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Top on, just need to put the corner and top molding on and cut my pipe holes.
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Cutting holes
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Hmm, it'll work..wont see it anyways
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Just need to glue it down and a few finished nails.
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Almost done! Just need to sand it down and put on the prime. and wait for the 4 doors to come in.
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should I roll on the paint or use a spray can?


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Unread 11/01/2013, 04:52 PM   #27
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Awesome work, that's a great looking stand! What color will you choose?


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:15 PM   #28
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Are you running SRAM on the bike?


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:17 PM   #29
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Yes Sir!, only way to roll! SRAM REDS


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:18 PM   #30
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Stand is looking good. How tall is it? Looks like you will have plenty of space for a good skimmer.


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:20 PM   #31
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Yes Sir!, only way to roll! SRAM REDS
You are not playing, that bike is hot.


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:23 PM   #32
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Stand is looking good. How tall is it? Looks like you will have plenty of space for a good skimmer.
It's 34"... 5" taller than the stock stand. The Skimmer I have is a ATB 1050a
v1.5 which is 22 inches High, going to have plenty of room.


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:32 PM   #33
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Awesome work, that's a great looking stand! What color will you choose?
Thanks, kind of want to stain it, but it's in our great room and everything is either black or stainless. Maybe black with Nickel hardware.


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Unread 11/01/2013, 05:52 PM   #34
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Here's my Equipment List:

Marineland 300DD
Advance Acrylic 48L 24W 20T 100G Sump
ATB 1050a v1.5 Skimmer, bringing back from the dead, collecting dust in the garage
BR-140 Reef Octopus Biopellet Reactor
Either going Solatubes x2 or 3 supplemented with 3 Kessil A360W or going 6 Kessil A360W
Please chime in if you have experience with Solatubes
2x MP40's and 2x WP40's
Stupid me, just sold my SeaSwirls...might buy new ones for my returns
BRS 2 part doser
Gravity fed ATO w/ 25 Gallon reservoir with float valves
Hagen Fluval Sea SP6 Return Pump
Artica BE-200 1/4 HP chiller w/ Laguna max flo 2900..via split and run my reactors as well
Fluval 406
Apex Neptune Controller

These are already in hand except for 1 WP40 and 3 more Kessils or Solatubes



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Unread 11/06/2013, 01:11 PM   #35
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Just a small update, Still waiting on my doors and countdown of 11 days until my tank gets here.

Primed and sanded
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I chose Flat Black and might add 3 coats of MinWax Poly
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I had some Beige paint lying around and painted the inside
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Trim turned out ok, I am happy with it
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Unread 11/06/2013, 06:04 PM   #36
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Looking good Rob. If you ever need a hand with anything or some extra muscle to get the stand in feel free to holler any time.


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Unread 11/06/2013, 06:16 PM   #37
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Thanks brotha!


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Unread 11/07/2013, 01:34 PM   #38
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Rob.was very nice and high quality workmanship


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Unread 11/07/2013, 02:08 PM   #39
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Good work Rob. My stand is ready for paint too, since you are so proficient you can come do mine too


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Unread 11/07/2013, 02:35 PM   #40
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Good work Rob. My stand is ready for paint too, since you are so proficient you can come do mine too
Thanks! My wife and I was pretty surprised how well I did , cant wait to get my tank and get this build rollin.


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Unread 11/11/2013, 05:03 AM   #41
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That is one sweet sweet stand! I have 0 woodsmanship skill lol.

Following along for this upgrade.


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Unread 11/13/2013, 05:22 PM   #42
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Still waiting for my doors for my stand and my tank, Cant wait!! But here is a little update from Advanced Acrylic, My sump is ready for shipping, and here it is. I designed it and they did a fine job building it. Awesome Work!! its 48L 24W 20T

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Unread 11/17/2013, 01:44 AM   #43
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I picked up my 300 Gallon DD from JoJo's Aquarium's today!!
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From 3 man to 2 manning a 400 pound tank, still all smiles!
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Only sad note, is Im holding Thanksgiving at my house for the family and I cant start construction until the 30th, since we are redoing our floors and I need to tile the section where the tank is going, and maybe break down a few walls


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Unread 11/17/2013, 07:55 AM   #44
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Awesome size dude


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Unread 11/18/2013, 02:06 AM   #45
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Stand looks awesome. Great carpentry skills. I am also considering the Kessils too so can't wait to see those in action.


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Unread 11/20/2013, 08:07 PM   #46
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Stand looks awesome. Great carpentry skills. I am also considering the Kessils too so can't wait to see those in action.
Im considering buying the 60" ATI power modules to supplement the Kessils, Just waiting until after Thanksgiving is killing me. Having all my stuff ready to go! My wifey doesn't want the house looking like a Construction Zone when we have our family over.


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Unread 11/20/2013, 08:09 PM   #47
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Im considering buying the 60" ATI power modules to supplement the Kessils, Just waiting until after Thanksgiving is killing me. Having all my stuff ready to go! My wifey doesn't want the house looking like a Construction Zone when we have our family over.
I'm going through the same thing here. Getting the house ready for the holidays and I have to move my 225 out so we can have a real dining area.


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Unread 11/20/2013, 08:14 PM   #48
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I think it will be all worth it and don't have to rush my build.


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Unread 11/20/2013, 08:35 PM   #49
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Congratulations on the upgrade! Now, only trying to help out here with regard to the stand. It seams the majority of your tank weight is carried to the vertical support structure (and therfore to the floor) through the hardware. A better design is to knotch the 4x4posts and set the horizontal members into the 4x4. Also, I would have doubled up the 2x6's (glued and screwed) to make a header along the front and back...and would have used 2x8's actually. A 2x6 has little strength (relatively speaking). Sincerely only trying to help out.

Edit: sorry completely missed the second page of the thread. Had no idea you were as far as you are. I feel like a total a$$ for saying anything.



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Unread 11/20/2013, 08:52 PM   #50
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Congratulations on the upgrade! Now, only trying to help out here with regard to the stand. It seams the majority of your tank weight is carried to the vertical support structure (and therfore to the floor) through the hardware. A better design is to knotch the 4x4posts and set the horizontal members into the 4x4. Also, I would have doubled up the 2x6's (glued and screwed) to make a header along the front and back...and would have used 2x8's actually. A 2x6 has little strength (relatively speaking). Sincerely only trying to help out.

Edit: sorry completely missed the second page of the thread. Had no idea you were as far as you are. I feel like a total a$$ for saying anything.
No worries, Stand is holding up pretty well. Did a water test a few days ago, to check the tank for leakage, and the stand was solid.


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