75g build.

I think is how I am going to mount the P/S, LDD boards and power strip in the stand. The backside will be covered and seeled to prevent moisture and I am just going to turn the side into a door so I can still access stuff. Just a sloppy mockup of it for now until I can figure out exactly how I want it.

 
Sorry for the late response, I'm using Carclo optics for all the 20mm star LEDs, those are the ones you find on Rapid. You can use them on the Exotic violets, you just have to remove the out plastic part and make sure it's over the diode perfectly and then just secure with silicone. Lets see, haven't done a whole lot honestly. Weather has been crap and the gf has been sick but I've done a few things.

Decided this was a better spot for the power strip, stand will have a back, and I am going to make a box for this to hide the wires.


Built the sump, some of the spots are meh but shouldn't be too noticeable when filled.


Bought some more wood to cover the back and inner sides.


With the sump in, the whole inside and along the edges are getting sealed, wood filled and painted.
 
It's an American Dj powerstrip. You can buy them locally at places like Sam Ash or other instrument stores. Can also buy them on Amazon for around $30.
 
I know what you mean about the weather. I started staining my stand, then we got 3 days of rain. Took maybe a day and a half after the rain for it to dry. I should be starting a build thread here myself soon, just want to get a little farther along before posting.
 
I really don't know, I know at SamAsh is was like $29.99+ tax and you get to take it home instead of having it shipped.
 
A few more pictures.

Ledil Minnie 63° reflectors for the Luxeon M chips.


The lineup of Meanwell LDD-1000H drivers and a single 700H driver.


CPR sock holder w/4" sock


Sump is now full of goodies, filter sock holder, soon to be diy recirculating biopellet reactor, Reef octo nwb-150 which will soon have a bubble blaster hy2000 pump basically making it a reef octo SRO2000, my ATO from AutoTopOff . com.

 
I had a reactor that I bought a few months back from a local guy on here. Had the bottom cut off so I could make it a recirculating reactor. Also picked up a free piece of acrylic for the base. I am going to go get some plumbing tonight and see what I can come up with.

 
So, it's been some time since I even updated this. I've since sold all of my light stuff to Anthony and another member on another forum. Just decided to use the money for other aspects of the build, and I won't need light for a bit anyways. First thing I had to do was make the stand longer and wider, and that was acomplished thanks to Ted. Got the plumbing done, and a few other things.

Mocking up the plumbing.




Finished the plumbing and painted everything black.



Still need to touch up the return but overall happy with it.
 
Now for the stand, it was seriously terrible before. How much the sump stuck out before.

Now widened and made longer



Bought some 1x6's to make a facade for the front. Looks much better. Nothing is secured yet, just getting an idea of how it is going to look.



More to come soon.
 
Looking good! Clean and you're not rushing. Doing it right FTW! Glad you were able to keep the tank project going after your issues.
 
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