180 Achilles/SPS focused tank

[reefer333_]

Thanks, yeah I would like to avoid elbow grease whenever possible. Ideally, I would like to use buff pad for all three steps, but I think No 3 requires solution to be apply 90 degree to the scratch. Did you use #3 at all? From the pictures of scratches, it doesn't look like u need to apply #3.

 

[dwebster86]

Stand got some work today. More to come.

Pics :

 

[goreef170]

coming along very nicely !!!

 

[dwebster86]

coming along very nicely !!!

Thanks! Hopefully I can finish the stand by this weekend and be ready to start putting saltwater in!

 

[asmodeus]

looks great buds. Can may offer some rock advice the left side take off the top piece and place it half way

 

[dwebster86]

looks great buds. Can may offer some rock advice the left side take off the top piece and place it half way

Huh?

 

[dwebster86]

Progress on Stand.

 

[dwebster86]

 

[goreef170]

Great Job !

Now lets get it wet

 

[bpcardona]

Any light leaks from the window behind the tank?

 

[dwebster86]

Any light leaks from the window behind the tank?

If there is it is very very minimal. That window is to my carport. Which is covered. If I notice problems from that. I'll tin foil it.

 

[dwebster86]

Great Job !

Now lets get it wet

Lol still not finished on stand. Getting there.

 

[dwebster86]

Stand is done, ready to be stained.

 

[dwebster86]

Stain is done! Waiting on it to dry now overnight and then I'll Poly it tomorrow.

 

[goreef170]

The stain brought out the wood grain more.. Looks much better !

 

[dave.m]

A matching canopy would look very nice (hint, hint).

Dave.M

 

[dwebster86]

Stand is completely finished. I think it came out just freaking amazing. I'm so in love with it, could not be happier.

Final pics of stand and tank before water goes in.

 

[dwebster86]

A matching canopy would look very nice (hint, hint).

Dave.M

Maybe in the future. I'm worried about the heat from the Metal Halides now without a Canopy. I shudder to think what it would be with a Canopy.

Definite possibility though.

 

[dwebster86]

We've got water! My zeovit stuff comes in tomorrow and I'll start that. For tonight I'm going ahead and running carbon and my skimmer for 24 hours.

 

[goreef170]

We've got water! My zeovit stuff comes in tomorrow and I'll start that. For tonight I'm going ahead and running carbon and my skimmer for 24 hours.

Pictures"¦.or it didn't happen :wave: