James404's 225g+ SPS Dominant

[James404]

Unboxed the Skimmer, this thing is prett big lol

 

[James404]

Got the canopy built today, had a small mishap with one of the cabinet doors so will need to get another one made. Overall very happy with it

 

[RJS8540]

I like what I see so far, I'll be tagging along.

 

[michael_in_nc]

Nice work on the canopy. Did you do all the woodwork?

 

[James404]

Nice work on the canopy. Did you do all the woodwork?

Thank you, I just assembled it, the stand as well as the canopy was actually built by Dayton Cabinets.

 

[michael_in_nc]

I like the trim work on top. It's going to look great.

Have you gotten any updates from Felix on your tank's ETA?

 

[James404]

Thanks beginning of March is still the ETA. Theres still so much to be done, and my son is expected to be born March 6th.

 

[michael_in_nc]

you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

 

[James404]

you're going to be busy! It'll be like having twins. New baby and new tank.

lol yea pretty much, luckily I have a pretty understanding wife that puts up with my addiction!

 

[michael_in_nc]

Yes, that's a good thing. My wife is also very supportive. It makes everything alot easier...

 

[James404]

Still trying to get this replacement canopy door from the cabinet maker, emails and voicemails sent but no responses hopefully he is just away on vacation or something.

 

[aquaph8]

Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together.

 

[michael_in_nc]

Felix has been excellent. I haven't seen the tank yet, but so far I'd recommend Reef Savvy. I'm actually quoting the sump now, too.

 

[James404]

Tagging along. Im glad to hear you guys are happy with ReefSavvy cause I just sent them a quote. Your canopy looks sweet. Congrats on the new tank and the new baby. Will this be your first child? Cant wait to see it come together.

Thank you very much. Yes this is my first child, hopefully he turns out to be a reefer too

Felix has been a pleasure to deal with, his tanks are worth every penny IMO.

 

[James404]

Picked up a nice frag tank that will be plumbed into the system from my neighbor

 

[jarrett shark]

Looking good, keep the pics coming

 

[James404]

Got the stand polyurethaned and built

 

[michael_in_nc]

Nice. Now all you need is the glass!

Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides?

We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is *alot* of wood in my stand.

 

[James404]

Nice. Now all you need is the glass!

Did you just use hardwood 1x4's for the supports? 5x on front and back plus the sides?

We debated a long time about how much we needed and ended up erring on the side of caution. There is *alot* of wood in my stand.

Thanks Michael. The stand is built completely out of 3/4" Oak. A cabinet maker designed it, I just had to assemble. It is very solid.

 

[James404]

Next I have to crawl through this to put support jacks under the floor joists. Fun stuff