Jumping the gun. 45g LED NPS build
- Thread starter SWINGRRRR
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SWINGRRRR
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Thanks for the comments guys. I haven't done much lately, just in a holding patten. I scored the most amazing piece of rock yesterday. Its 12" so it fits perfectly into the 2/3 rule. I'm trying to stay with a minimalistic/ Japanese Iwagumi theme. Just got to find 4 more perfect rocks.
I got this pic as well today too. (It not my shop. I could only wish.)
I got this pic as well today too. (It not my shop. I could only wish.)
E.intheC
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SWINGRRRR
Premium Member
Got the black acrylic siliconed in place on 1 side. Ill let it sit for a couple of days and get some pics. It seems to be going well, but I would not suggest anyone do this in the future. Its a huge PITA, cutting the slot and all. Also, I got the paint and poly for the stand builder. Here are some pics of the stand progress. Its going to be 30X30X42. Again, not my shop.
SWINGRRRR
Premium Member
No real updates. I didnt think anyone was following this. Our neighbors have listed their house F/S so we have been doing a ton of side projects trying to help them get the most $ in this economy.
I kinda goofed and bought to much live rock. I got about 50lbs, but its all in 5 big pieces. I think it will look to crowded in the tank. We will see I guess.
The stand is plastic coated and caulked. The bottom alone will hold about 9 gallons of spills.
SWINGRRRR
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Welp its done. These are crappy phone pics. The LEDs screw everything up. Still need to add the other MP10 and the ATO, but its pretty much there. I threw in some krill to start the cycle. I love the way the rock turned out. The way the lights are aimed it only lights up really the pieces of rock. The MP10 on the back wall is hidden from view from the shadow. Its about 22lbs of all Pukani rock. Its dry so the cycle will take an extra long time.
SawdustInTank
New member
Nice going on your set up. I like the black trim on the stand. It adds a nice touch to it. May I ask what the three ports on the return line are for? It seems one of them is for the bio pellets reactor! Thanks.
SWINGRRRR
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Video of my playing with the MP10's. Its all set-up just waiting to cycle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIRVfyH5ONs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIRVfyH5ONs
GvineReefer
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Raising a thread from the dead, but wondering about your "floating" canopy. Any pic's of exactly how the pole is mounted to both the stand and canopy?? I've been thinking of doing a very similar build so the wifey will finally allow a rimless. I absolutely cannot hang anything from the ceiling and this is the only way I think I can do a rimless. Great looking set up!
