(First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System
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samson78945
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wow..i cant wait to see this bad boy up amd running!
cbui2
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thanks jnarowe, here the link
http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=1465
this site gave me the best price
cbui2
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9526687#post9526687 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by KEEPERZ
looks like you have been busy,looking forward to the finish product. I think removing the paint is a must, not only for maintenance but how eles are you gonna get the nice side pics-
that's fine also I been thinking about that too, so off the paint. I have been taking a break now for two days straight and sleeping when I come home from work, but will start on it again soon as my he-man powers comes back into play, lol
cbui2
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not yet, but this baby is real thick at least 3/8" also very durable and should have no problems because of height. dimension 3'H x 4'L x 3'W I just like to spend a little more money the first time so don't have to do it again later (pay me now or pay me later) that's how I look at it.
ok my powers have kick in, another all nighter baby.lol
ok my powers have kick in, another all nighter baby.lol
cbui2
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ok apparently more work got done today, not too late 3ish. started with the bulkhead then work my way running circuit for most of my equipments and lighting but ran out of romex, I should have bought 2 pc's instead of one. yeah could have pull another all nighter, why dream while you can make your tank a reality. lol....
35 1.5" hayward sch 80 bulks and 16 1"..making sure no water leaks anywhere this weekend hopefully, but time will tell
here are some of wiring done and bulks installed
oh yeah dont forget my diagram, sorry but no fancy programs here
i have also cheated today and should be able to get away with this one, 1.5" drywall screw wrap w/electrical tape..since i didn't have staple gun, lol
35 1.5" hayward sch 80 bulks and 16 1"..making sure no water leaks anywhere this weekend hopefully, but time will tell
here are some of wiring done and bulks installed
oh yeah dont forget my diagram, sorry but no fancy programs here
i have also cheated today and should be able to get away with this one, 1.5" drywall screw wrap w/electrical tape..since i didn't have staple gun, lol
cbui2
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need help on what lighting to use for refugium, also any ideas looking into T5 for frag since tank is only 17" tall but with egg crate stand will be lifted up higher and also what will be good in frag tank (DSB or just BB) and flow, etc.
will be plumbing this weekend, any tricks for main sump as far as the chiller intake, skimmer return, and etc.
my bulkheads body for all the back are inside which means gasket is on the outside of the tank and will this make a difference or have any effect just didn't want the plumbing to goes anywhere else besides straight down and definitely didn't want to use flex pvc.
will be plumbing this weekend, any tricks for main sump as far as the chiller intake, skimmer return, and etc.
my bulkheads body for all the back are inside which means gasket is on the outside of the tank and will this make a difference or have any effect just didn't want the plumbing to goes anywhere else besides straight down and definitely didn't want to use flex pvc.
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erics3000
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Looking Sweet.
Just an idea. When I ran wires in my house during construction I used tie wraps that had a hole so they could be screwed in. It was really simple, cheap , and looked nice. I always like when wires are dressed nice. I would just screw on a bunch of tie wraps down a 2x4. When I was done running all my wires I zipped them all together. You really don't want the wires to be hanging like that. Especially the way your whole system is looking. TOP NOTCH !!
Just an idea. When I ran wires in my house during construction I used tie wraps that had a hole so they could be screwed in. It was really simple, cheap , and looked nice. I always like when wires are dressed nice. I would just screw on a bunch of tie wraps down a 2x4. When I was done running all my wires I zipped them all together. You really don't want the wires to be hanging like that. Especially the way your whole system is looking. TOP NOTCH !!
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