dodgerblew
Team RC
Just got a new job and need to buy a whole bunch of new clothing that was ear-marked for reef tank unfortunately
Congrats Rick! :beer:
Rickztah's Low Iron 22g Peninsula RBTA / Euphyllia / Clownfish (build)
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Congrats Rick! :beer:
rickztahone
New member
1 week, 2? Now is that glacial? Lol. More than likely I will be at least another month.That's awesome. Weekends and holidays are def worth a pay cut, that's for sure.
Sounds like your gunna have more time to work on this tank. Should be wet in a week? 2?
Thank you Rik. I am very excited about this new venture in my life.
Yeah, it always feels that way ~
Don't worry, you'll be wondering where you're gonna put that 112g cube in no time!
rickztahone
New member
CaptiveCoral
New member
I just got done setting up my first Reef Angel last weekend! If you have any questions please feel free to ask/pm me. It was kind of tricky but rewarding.
rickztahone
New member
I may take you up on that! What city are you in?
rickztahone
New member
Following along to watch this RA as I am getting one when I return from deployment
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I got it for a steal, IMHO, and the thing is practically new. The member I got it from went with an Apex because he claimed he didn't want to put in the "work" associated with setting it up. Win/win IMHO
rickztahone
New member
Well after a big break from this build, I started back up.
Two tone Paint and installed the magnets for doors and sump lights. Still need a few other things like plumbing which is the main part and after that I should be good to go.
On to the pictures:
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DSC00333 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Added the frost tint from HD
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DSC00334 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Prepped overflow side for painting. I wasn't overly satisfied with the way this turned out. I initially started painting it with a roller and didn't like the lumps it was leaving behind. Ended up spray painting it but some of the lumps still show throw which is really aggravating my OCD, lol.
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DSC00336 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Before Paint
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DSC00337 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
After 1 coat of primer.
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DSC00437 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
forstner bit used for recessed magnets.
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DSC00439 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
More magnet holes
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DSC00466 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
This is the template for the recessed lights in the sump.
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DSC00467 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Tools used for this
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DSC00468 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Not the cleanest circle but it will do.
Two tone Paint and installed the magnets for doors and sump lights. Still need a few other things like plumbing which is the main part and after that I should be good to go.
On to the pictures:
1
DSC00333 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrAdded the frost tint from HD
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DSC00334 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrPrepped overflow side for painting. I wasn't overly satisfied with the way this turned out. I initially started painting it with a roller and didn't like the lumps it was leaving behind. Ended up spray painting it but some of the lumps still show throw which is really aggravating my OCD, lol.
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DSC00336 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrBefore Paint
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DSC00337 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrAfter 1 coat of primer.
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DSC00437 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickrforstner bit used for recessed magnets.
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DSC00439 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrMore magnet holes
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DSC00466 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrThis is the template for the recessed lights in the sump.
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DSC00467 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrTools used for this
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DSC00468 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrNot the cleanest circle but it will do.
rickztahone
New member
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DSC00472 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Recessed lights for the sump installed. Still waiting on the wiring for these to hook them up.
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DSC00483 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
I cleaned the sump area a little to represent more of how it will look like
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DSC00476 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Right side view
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DSC00477 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Left
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DSC00481 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Solo tank shot
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DSC00492 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
You can see the 2 tone paint job a little better here.
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DSC00497 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Side panel. This is still in progress. I still need to drill that bottom plug port and I need to buy smaller screws to hang up some other accessories in there. I didn't do the greatest job in painting this are which is kind of driving me nuts but you can't see that part anyways.
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DSC00507 by Rick Vasquez, on Flickr
Finally, doors are on.
I would have shown the side shot as well with the doors on but the side of the large doors doesn't have paint on the sides and it is an eye sore. I will paint the sides and reshoot when the wiring for the sump lights come in.
Thanks for stopping by
DSC00472 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrRecessed lights for the sump installed. Still waiting on the wiring for these to hook them up.
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DSC00483 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrI cleaned the sump area a little to represent more of how it will look like
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DSC00476 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrRight side view
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DSC00477 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrLeft
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DSC00481 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrSolo tank shot
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DSC00492 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrYou can see the 2 tone paint job a little better here.
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DSC00497 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrSide panel. This is still in progress. I still need to drill that bottom plug port and I need to buy smaller screws to hang up some other accessories in there. I didn't do the greatest job in painting this are which is kind of driving me nuts but you can't see that part anyways.
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DSC00507 by Rick Vasquez, on FlickrFinally, doors are on.
I would have shown the side shot as well with the doors on but the side of the large doors doesn't have paint on the sides and it is an eye sore. I will paint the sides and reshoot when the wiring for the sump lights come in.
Thanks for stopping by
dodgerblew
Team RC
Nice to see you back Rick. It's looking great!
ReefTron5000
Member
Very clean!
BeanMachine
Active member
Beautiful tank setup.
rickztahone
New member
Thanks all.
What I failed to mention is that the reason I had actually lagged on this project is the fact that I had to paint the living room for my vision of the tank. I added the trim in the middle of the walls, but I set the trim at the exact height where I knew I wanted my stand height to be.
It was a lot of planning, a lot of painting and a whole lot of money invested. I spent $600 on paint and trim because when I was going to paint the living room, the boss (wife) said, "since you are painting already, you should just paint the kids room too"..."ok honey. .."
What I failed to mention is that the reason I had actually lagged on this project is the fact that I had to paint the living room for my vision of the tank. I added the trim in the middle of the walls, but I set the trim at the exact height where I knew I wanted my stand height to be.
It was a lot of planning, a lot of painting and a whole lot of money invested. I spent $600 on paint and trim because when I was going to paint the living room, the boss (wife) said, "since you are painting already, you should just paint the kids room too"..."ok honey. .."
