295-gallon Peninsular ZEOVit SPS with Solaris I Series

[tbone28]

canopy looks nice! yes, this is like a soap opera. have to keep checking in to see what's coming up next!

 

[Ed Reef]

Hahahaha....told you U can't keep away...it's this better than a weekly update where u have to wait a week to find out what's going on....

 

[kvmn]

Re: METAL FRAME FOR CANOPY TOP DELIVERED

Re: METAL FRAME FOR CANOPY TOP DELIVERED

are you serious??/ you live in apartment?? where about in china are you? i am from china ,,just wondering,,,everything look good,,,keep it up ,,more picture,,,we all love picture,,thanks

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12216054#post12216054 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
OK, another day's update worth for you guys out there...

28 Mar, 2008 (Friday)

Yes, the canopy top ready and delivered to my apartment. The frame is made of aluminum so it’s much lighter compare to my metal stand. It’s also comes in 4 pieces for easy assemble/ dismantle in the future…

Notice I do not have any support at the bottom of the center piece of canopy frame as I do not want it to block my lights penetration. However in order to ensure the frame can support my wooded frame later on, the sides are slightly welded together….I tried pulling it â€"œ pretty strong as the main support is from the ceiling….

More in next update...... stay tune... :wavehand:

 

[Ed Reef]

Re: Re: METAL FRAME FOR CANOPY TOP DELIVERED

Re: Re: METAL FRAME FOR CANOPY TOP DELIVERED

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12216129#post12216129 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kvmn
are you serious??/ you live in apartment?? where about in china are you? i am from china ,,just wondering,,,everything look good,,,keep it up ,,more picture,,,we all love picture,,thanks

Thanks kvmn for your kind words...I'm based in Fuzhou China.... are u from China? Where do you get your SPS?? Really challenge for me here... Ed

 

[tbone28]

Ed, just noticed that the canopy against the wall is cut for the air conditioning unit. Is that safe?

 

[Ed Reef]

Should be as it's nail to the wall and ceiling...

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12210366#post12210366 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
Wow, Ed. You posted a lot of updates overnight! Stand looks WAY better. I even like it painted black. The sump looks huge! Can you post a close-up of the levelling feet on your stand? Do you have floor supports under your tank?

Tbone.....as requested. Sorry I can't get a better picture but it's basically a Stainless steel adjustable legs that they use for furnitures here in China...

I have 1 on each corner of each metal stand so in total 12 adjustable legs...

 

[Ed Reef]

oooh and please ignore the dust on the floor :frog:

 

[Ed Reef]

GREAT USE FOR TRASH BINS…..!

GREAT USE FOR TRASH BINS…..!

29 Mar, 2008 (Saturday)

I borrow 4 extra large new Rubbermaid trash bins (unused) from the hotel this week….and start placing all my pillars in them so that I can start soaking them in RO water…. :beachbum:

and NO - they don't sponsor my tank... Ed

 

[Ed Reef]

METAL STAND CABINET FRAMED…

METAL STAND CABINET FRAMED…

Aaahhhh....finally real time

30 Mar, 2008 (Sunday)

My contractors came and start working on the wooden frame work for the cabinet doors this Sunday…..slow process…

Next step is to used a wooden skin to cover the wooden frame and stain it to the same color as the cabinet doors…. should look good…
• Today I finalized the color stain for the wood work…. Below is a short list of colors to choose from…

 

[Ed Reef]

METAL STAND CABINET FRAMED…

METAL STAND CABINET FRAMED…

Aaahhhh....finally real time

30 Mar, 2008 (Sunday)

My contractors came and start working on the wooden frame work for the cabinet doors yesterday…..slow process…

Next step is to used a wooden skin to cover the wooden frame and stain it to the same color as the cabinet doors…. should look good…

Today I finalized the color stain for the wood work…. Below is a short list of colors to choose from…

My choice of color is Mahogany…. :rollface:

 

[Ed Reef]

Tomorrow I will be traveling for a whole week so no updates till then…sorry guys…:lol2:

but just a quick ‘preview’ on what’s next… :crazy1:

Going to sleep now as I got an early flight to catch. Have to be in airport at 5am.... Ed :wavehand:

 

[kvmn]

Re: Re: Re: METAL FRAME FOR CANOPY TOP DELIVERED

Re: Re: Re: METAL FRAME FOR CANOPY TOP DELIVERED

you have to know some one from the ocean area,,,then they derect you easy to get from there,,,i am in usa now,,,good luck,,
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12216137#post12216137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Thanks kvmn for your kind words...I'm based in Fuzhou China.... are u from China? Where do you get your SPS?? Really challenge for me here... Ed

 

[Jar*Head]

Ed, are you going to do any wave box?

 

[tbone28]

Wow, real time!! What are the wheels going to be used for?

Steve is on a wavebox brigade!

 

[rlxwcapt]

Ed Reef, What a great thread. I have enjoyed your updates. I am designing a tank for Los. Alot of simularities between the two tanks. I just ordered the 24" Solaris. Should be in stock in about 2 weeks. If this works then maybe Los will use the Solaris. Great job and I look forward to follow along

 

[cbui2]

great updates, Ed your canopy is strong enough to hold my display

 

[paulsilver]

Fabulous build Ed Reef... I am interested in the Solaris as well... concerned about brightness as well as coverage... my 300 gallon Reef eats electricity for the lighting (MH) and I am considering the LED option... not as wide as your tank, but deep and wide never the less...

Cant Find Marcy's posts... But I will keep looking...

Looking forward to your next post.

 

[rlxwcapt]

Paul check this out

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1257599&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

 

[paulsilver]

yeah... Thanks rlxwcapt... I found it late last night, but I do appreciate the assistance... great build that one, from Marcy...