Here is my build thread
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okieman98
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built the canape for it all framed up, its going to be 7 foot tall top to bottom
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here is a full shot of the framing
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had to change a little bit because of the in 250 skimmer i just got in. it to tall to fit under the stand so i will have to build a side cabnet to but it in
also looks like i will need a sump built /anyone out there build them, skimmer to big for the sump i have
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taped up the tank ready to paint
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here is a full shot of the framing
had to change a little bit because of the in 250 skimmer i just got in. it to tall to fit under the stand so i will have to build a side cabnet to but it in
also looks like i will need a sump built /anyone out there build them, skimmer to big for the sump i have
taped up the tank ready to paint
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okieman98
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i went out and got some measurements. the stand has a opening on the end that is 13 inches wide and 16 inches tall . i might have to have a sump made with a odd shape on one end to allow for the skimmer, the vertex in 250 is internal ,:hmm1: was going to build a side cabinet to hide skimmer on the end that way it will slide into the end and into the cabinet for the skimmer to fit in. any one have any better ideas please stuck here at this point till i get a game plain
okieman98
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ok went to petco to get a 40 breeder tank for a sump, they have none and they told me they can not order any, and he will not have any till the sale is over. i guess i will have to drive to okc and call them up there to see if they have any in stock. anyone up there been in petco and know if they have any
InsideJoke
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I was at the Petco in Norman yesterday and they had a bunch of 40g breeders in stock.
okieman98
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made a run to the Norman petco and got 2 of the 40 breeders i guess a will use one for a for a refuge, also went and check of a 300 for sale on Craig list. she was wanting 300 for it, but the seals where bad and it has not see any water in 6 years, they had a rat in it, so was to afraid of it , also the had drilled holes in the bottom for air at one time.
thanks for the info insidejoke
thanks for the info insidejoke
okieman98
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well got down a few days and was sick with some king of stomach flue was bad. well did a little bit more today just but in ro/di unit in the water heater closet nothing fancy just quick and dirty no bucket now. still did not get the auto shut off to work but i can make water anyways. oh forgot pulled a good drunk one night 
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okieman98
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will after a few cold ones,and some thought i am adding a side cabinet to hold the 2 40 gal breeder tanks and the new skimmer that will not fit under the tank. it will make the set up longer then i wanted but it the only way i can get it to work. Pluming might be a night mare, not to good with these computer programs but with this crude drawing i think u will get the idea.
okieman98
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i was looking at how to divide my sump and ran across something called a cryptic zone is anyone using this and should i set one up if so is there any photos to use as a guide, also i see some do not use a light on a sump, i thought the light help with ph swings, should i use a light are not , anyone
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lauremf2002
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if you have a fuge that is lighted 24/7 you shouldnt need a light on your sump. It will just grow algae all over in places you dont want it
lauremf2002
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You still dont need a light in your sump. A cryptic zone is a no light/low flow area meant to cultivate filter feeders such as sponges and tunicates. They are generally non photosynthetic and so, do not require light. Here is a link that may help http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1020248 I would be interested to see how this turns out! Keep us updated.
