Brian's 270 Starphire
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tanglovers
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Looks real nice Brian, wasn't all that routering worth it in the end!
The flameback should be ready to go in 4-5 days. Really a nice little fish just decided to go with some higher end fish for the last additions.
The flameback should be ready to go in 4-5 days. Really a nice little fish just decided to go with some higher end fish for the last additions.
Tony Romano
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The glass hole for all our money?
Fantastic job BTW!
Thanks Mark, so far I'm pretty happy with it. Beside the fact that every figure print show up and with two young girls its something I'll have to live with.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15413894#post15413894 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lightsluvr
That's a pretty short tank... just room for a sand bed... :lol:
I know you're anxiously awaiting the next stage - (just been there, done that)
Good luck. We'll be tagging along.
LL
Thanks LL, I do wish I went taller :lol: . As for being anxiously, I have been to busy to think about.
Thanks Dan, It will be here soon enough. They are shipping on Aug 6th and it will be moved in Aug 9th. I just hope moving in goes well. They told me it weighs 515 lbs
Scott, I furgure I have 14 hrs + on just routering the doors, but it was worth it.
I'm sure he'll look good in my tank
.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15414176#post15414176 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
Great Job Brian! I bet you felt great when you finished!
Ian, I did, but I still need to build a matching bow for my RO/DI. I'm getting closer though.
Thanks Tony, money pit for sure! I've been hearing from the wife every day. I better make it up with the b-day present.
Now that the canopy is finished, I need to decide how to mount and where to mount my 5 computer fans? The two options I have thought of so far is mounting them in the corners of the center brace of the canopy blowing down. Here a pic of the center brace
Or just put another brace across the back and mount them there. One thing is that inorder to have them below the reflector it puts the brace pretty low and I was hope to have some access to the back of the tank for cleaning.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Or just put another brace across the back and mount them there. One thing is that inorder to have them below the reflector it puts the brace pretty low and I was hope to have some access to the back of the tank for cleaning.
Any thoughts or ideas?
Tony Romano
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Is there any venting or openings besides the back? What happens to heat once it is in living space?
Are you talking about having fans blowing up and out top?
Are you talking about having fans blowing up and out top?
The top and back are open. The heat will just enter into the basement. Our house has a dehumidifier built in, if that doesn't hold I will add an exhaust fan down the road. Currently my 90 gal hold at ~81 on the hottest day with two 400w on it, so I don't think heat will be an issue.
I was thinking of having them blow down, but I could have a few blo up and out too.
Good modification!
Good modification!
Clever modification of the light rail system (one that I borrowed from edandsandy).
It's looking good, Brian.
LL
Good modification!
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15327116#post15327116 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dejavu
On top of getting the sump I picked up all the materials for the canopy and face of the stand. The laminate that will be used to face the canopy and face of the stand will be picked up tomorrow. I need to get moving as Miracles think the tank will be done in less than two weeks. :eek1:
Here is the "light rail" that I will be using to hang my lights. I seen the idea in Lightsluvr build. It's pocket door hanger from McMaster-Carr. It rated for 150 lb doors and comes with the wheels.
There are two 6' rails. I will be only using one and will be cutting it to 5' so I can drop the reflector and remove it out the side to the canopy.
The wheels come with a door hanger bolt, which I replace with a normal bolt. There is a washer on each side of the reflector and a nut on the top side of the reflector. The nut allows space so that the reflector doesn't rub on the rail.
Clever modification of the light rail system (one that I borrowed from edandsandy).
It's looking good, Brian.
LL
Reefy.Dave
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wow can't wait to see this thing stocked !!!
