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Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I was thinking about getting the reef rock and having it cut to size to cover the overflow.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
UPDATE! - Light Fixture or Floating Canopy.
UPDATE! - Light Fixture or Floating Canopy.
Well I went to Grangier this morning and ordered these Roller Track Sets for Bypassing Doors with max weight of 150 lbs.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/2895/=j5cbmj
Yea its overkill but I'll feel safer about whats hanging over my tank.
I went to an industrial storage company that sells the brackets to make shelves. The are long L brackets with holes pre-drilled through out. I got five 8 ft. pieces and had one of them cut in half. I will have pictures of everything in a couple days to give you an idea of what I am doing.
UPDATE! - Light Fixture or Floating Canopy.
Well I went to Grangier this morning and ordered these Roller Track Sets for Bypassing Doors with max weight of 150 lbs.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/2895/=j5cbmj
Yea its overkill but I'll feel safer about whats hanging over my tank.
I went to an industrial storage company that sells the brackets to make shelves. The are long L brackets with holes pre-drilled through out. I got five 8 ft. pieces and had one of them cut in half. I will have pictures of everything in a couple days to give you an idea of what I am doing.
SPotter
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I ordered something similar from mcmaster for my light. It was way overkill but considering what I spent on my light fixture it was a must.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I kinda got the idea from either your build or someone who did it previously. So many have done this type before me so I will just say thanks to the early predecessors.
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SPotter
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Its well worth it. Itsunami do easy to just slide the fixture out when I need to get into the tank. you'll be very happy that you went that route.
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Osteoclast
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I have recently joined RC and have enjoyed your build so far, keep up the strong efforts. Your light system appears well reasoned. As an FYI I used a chandelier lift for my lights which are mounted underneath a platform. The lift is rated at 300lbs and allows me to position the lights at any level over my 525. I am currently running AI sols at 18" over the water level. Have not checked Par but the few coral in my relatively new system appear to be thriving. Good luck.
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Reefing is my middle name
Welcome to RC
Welcome to RC
Welcome to Reef Central and thank you for the compliment. A lift sounds nice but the way the room is and how the tank is going to be setup will not look pleasing plus its outside of my budget. The lights I'm thinking about using will hang about 10 - 12 inches from the tank. Hope to see pics of your tank or see your tank build.
Welcome to RC
Welcome to Reef Central and thank you for the compliment. A lift sounds nice but the way the room is and how the tank is going to be setup will not look pleasing plus its outside of my budget. The lights I'm thinking about using will hang about 10 - 12 inches from the tank. Hope to see pics of your tank or see your tank build.
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Reefing is my middle name
Light Fixture Plans
Light Fixture Plans
Here is a mock up of the lighting fixture.
The supervisor checking it out.
These are the bolts/screws I will use for holding and hanging the fixture.
This is where the rack is going to hang. Thanks for the previous owner or builder for making my job easier as I don't have to measure since everything is centered.
The original ceiling fan will be replaced with a newer fan that'll be closer to the ceiling. Also my electric will come out the ceiling for the lights and tank.
On a sad note I went to Grainger to pick up the door hanging system and it was basically bent up from the way they shipped the package. So I have to wait until Monday to pick it up.
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Light Fixture Plans
Here is a mock up of the lighting fixture.
The supervisor checking it out.
These are the bolts/screws I will use for holding and hanging the fixture.
This is where the rack is going to hang. Thanks for the previous owner or builder for making my job easier as I don't have to measure since everything is centered.
The original ceiling fan will be replaced with a newer fan that'll be closer to the ceiling. Also my electric will come out the ceiling for the lights and tank.
On a sad note I went to Grainger to pick up the door hanging system and it was basically bent up from the way they shipped the package. So I have to wait until Monday to pick it up.
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Please tell me that you have already made sure that those hooks are into framing, and not just through sheetrock. Or at the least, that you plan to double check? Also, I'd switch to a hook that has a lil more meat on the bones.
BTW, I believe I saw you at the last TBRC meet I went to before moving out of state back in Febuary. (I'm now in Maine)
BTW, I believe I saw you at the last TBRC meet I went to before moving out of state back in Febuary. (I'm now in Maine)
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Yes they are in the framing. I have to get better screws to use to hand the railings up in the ceiling. Those bolts are for the frame. They will connect to adjustable hangers in case I have to lift the rack up or down for light penetration purposed.
I know more or can picture you better with a name. Your thing still has you living in Holiday even though you are in Maine.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Wayne, looks good and would agree on beefing up the hangers on ceiling. Don't want to fry tank and your fixture in one day!
I have two supervisors much like yours, they tend to snort at me some
I have two supervisors much like yours, they tend to snort at me some
danfeig
.Registered Member
These are the bolts/screws I will use for holding and hanging the fixture.
It is getting more exciting Wayne!
One little suggestion. I see you are using zinc plated eye bolts/screws...
I used them on my old system and they started to rust after a short period of time. I went with stainless steal this time. The same size were rated for additional weight and they don't rust!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
I was the big Bald guy, Name is Dana.The gentleman had his filtration setup in a real short shed outside the home, with a big tank in one room, and exposed through the wall in the kitchen/dining room.
Ok I remember now. How is life in Maine. Gotta love the sea food up there.
Wayne, looks good and would agree on beefing up the hangers on ceiling. Don't want to fry tank and your fixture in one day!
I have two supervisors much like yours, they tend to snort at me some
The track system will be hanging from the ceiling and its suppose to hold 150 lbs. but it came in bent so they had to order me another one. Mine barks and kicks his back right leg if he doesn't like or get what he wants.
I thought I got stainless steel. Now its back to the HD to replace. Thanks for the quick eye.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Went to the HD and got the real thing. Thanks Dustin for the good eye.
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muttley000
MTS Sufferer!
Hi Wayne, I have been enjoying your build for some time, great to see you plugging away. Are you worried about the OSB deteriorating from the moisture over time?
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