118g Tank Project
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varibleboy
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Ginzo
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Quick update ! The stand & canopy is almost done. Next weekend I'm going to sand it down and the weekend after I'm applying the stains. Should be done before the end of July ! 
Also, I want to re-inforce the interior of the stand, because the tank is heavy !! Here's some pics for your pleasure:
<b>Stand:</b>
Also, I want to re-inforce the interior of the stand, because the tank is heavy !! Here's some pics for your pleasure:<b>Stand:</b>
varibleboy
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what color are you looking for?
Michael Mota
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Any updates/pictures on the cabinet
Ginzo
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Well, slow progress...but it's coming along.
Just wondering what you guys though about having a third Metal Halide pendant in the middle (see red circle):
I was thinking of putting another Giesemann Nova II in the middle, but a 250 watts DE HQI 14 000k instead of a 150 watts DE HQI 13 000k like the other two side ones.
Would the 250 watts be too much for my corals ? I've heard complaints of burning ? Also, not much high inside my canopy, about 9.75 inch, so the lights will be close to the surface of the water. My tank is 25" high.
What do you guys think, should I go with another 150 watts or go for the 250 watts ?
Just wondering what you guys though about having a third Metal Halide pendant in the middle (see red circle):
I was thinking of putting another Giesemann Nova II in the middle, but a 250 watts DE HQI 14 000k instead of a 150 watts DE HQI 13 000k like the other two side ones.
Would the 250 watts be too much for my corals ? I've heard complaints of burning ? Also, not much high inside my canopy, about 9.75 inch, so the lights will be close to the surface of the water. My tank is 25" high.
What do you guys think, should I go with another 150 watts or go for the 250 watts ?
Michael Mota
Member
I personally think you will be ok with 3- 150watt bulbs. But that just my opinion
Ginzo
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Hi gws294,
Thanks, I love the woodwork also, it's going to look great when it's completely assembled.
I haven't resolved the hood/lift problem, but I've been thinking lately about it. I'll let you know soon if I find something.
The CAD program is Microsoft Inventor. It's a great program for design! But I would go with Sketchup from Google because it's more user friendly.
Thanks again !
Thanks, I love the woodwork also, it's going to look great when it's completely assembled.
I haven't resolved the hood/lift problem, but I've been thinking lately about it. I'll let you know soon if I find something.
The CAD program is Microsoft Inventor. It's a great program for design! But I would go with Sketchup from Google because it's more user friendly.
Thanks again !
HotRod68Camaro
Premium Member
Awesome stand. I would like to build one that intricate some time.
Just a word of warning. You might think about taking the tank off the plastic saw horses. I know a guy that lost a brand new tank b/c one of the plastic saw horse legs gave out.
Just a word of warning. You might think about taking the tank off the plastic saw horses. I know a guy that lost a brand new tank b/c one of the plastic saw horse legs gave out.
