90 gal build everything...(PIC INTENSE)

[jade76]

So here is my newest build...Its a AGA 90 with a ocenanic overflow in the corner... I got the tank used and the stand was used but needed some serious Love...So as far as the stand goes, I had to resand it and stain it again. I had to build the canopy from scratch. and also i built the sump from scratch. I hope youz-iz-guyz like alot of pics because theres plenty ta go around........Ill let the pictures do most of the talk.....SUGGESTIONS AND CRITISIM ARE WELCOME SO LET ME KNOW WHAT YA THINK.

So I started the pics late but..here is the stand after I sanded it down and stained and sealed the outside. I painted the inside with killz and oil based high gloss paint

Here it is with a sneak peak of the canopy.

 

[jade76]

Okay and now I started the canopy so.....we begin with the doors. Its all 3/4" oak ply.

 

[jade76]

I know some of you may disapprove of the closed canopy but wait!!...

 

[jade76]

I decided to cut use floor vents in the top to get the maxiumim use of convectiion..

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[Daniel.luu]

Nicely done

Nicely done

One of the most detail build I've ever seen.....Very nice!

 

[jade76]

I also painted the inside of the canopy to seal it and help, with illumination. I plan on hanging 2 -250W Mh with lumenarc reflectors..

I began On installing 3 fans in the canopy as well..2-4.75" and 1-3.5"

3" wide desk grommets for all the wiring..

 

[jade76]

And here is the canopy ...practically finished..

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[jade76]

Some sump action....

needed sump build inspiration......

I used a couple of small fans to help the weldon cure faster so I could work straight through the project..

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Water tested approved...

 

[jade76]

okay...last set for the night....cut some vents in the stand/sump area..

This is for my phosban reactors to hang from..

 

[jade76]

okay...last set for the night....cut some vents in the stand/sump area..

This is for my phosban reactors to hang from..

 

[jade76]

Sorry for the crazy post.

 

[jade76]

And finally fot the night I decided to add my electrical box...

Here is the cutout in the stand for it..

 

[jade76]

Im planning on adding another switch box on top of that. but the store was out ..(go figure)
And here is where I sit untill more funds come in..

 

[Daniel.luu]

What's that blue mat under the sump for?

 

[jade76]

its insulation..Its pretty much neccesary for acrylic builds.

 

[jade76]

its insulation.For buildings..Its pretty much neccesary for acrylic builds.

 

[kevymv]

that looks awesome. Wish I had some building skills. Good luck with it.

 

[kevymv]

that looks awesome. Wish I had some building skills. Good luck with it.

 

[firedogg2]

Very nice build. I love what you did with the switch panel. I did a very similar build just recently, check it out.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1335072

 

[xhappyx]

looks good i really like the way u used up the space up top.