Scuzy's new 210 Build

[scuzy]

Thought i start my thread here as i tear down my old 210 Aqueon since i lost my battle with bryopsis. In the mean time i was able to convince the wife to get a new tank.

• Crystal Dynamics 210 3 side starfire glass tank with coast to coast over flows with euro bracing..
• Trigger System Emerald 39 sump.
• Vertex Illumina 360 lighting with Reefbrite Actinic Supplment LEDS
• Skimz SM253 Skimmer
• Vertex RX‑C 6D Calcium Reactor
• Aqua UV 57w UV
• waveline 10000 II DC return pump
• Dual Gyre GF150
• Vortech MP60
• Poseidon Ozone
• Apex Controller

my old 210 build is here. here

Basically i am starting over taking everything down. and recycling what i can bleaching all the previous equipment and cleaning it all out. Will post more pictures as more progress comes along.

 

[scuzy]

New floating Canopy design

 

[scuzy]

Old tank is coming down. Will be reusing the stand for this build.

 

[scuzy]

design of the new canopy hanging from the ceiling.

 

[aannas]

Hi Scuzy, looks nice... Question, what was the software app that you used for the design pics you posted here?

 

[scuzy]

Google sketchup

 

[aannas]

cool thanks, that is what I am using... I thought it looked familiar lol

 

[kyle.nagel13]

Just a thought, tell me to shove it if you want, but instead of hanging the canopy, could you attach it to the wall with maybe a piano hinge? You could add a couple chains from the wall to the front edge to help support it. It would make a really clean presentation.

I'm still new to all this, but you should still be able to get in to do maintenance because of the hinges.

Maybe I'm out in left field, I just like the clean lines of your stand, and thought it might be doable.

 

[scuzy]

I was thinking about that but there's weight of the light and canopy it is worrying me that it might fall down..

 

[scuzy]

i might attach it like this to the wall

 

[kyle.nagel13]

You could run a light weight cable or chain from 3/4 of the way out from the wall back to anchors in the wall. Basically, make a 45 degree triangle. For example if your canopy is 2' wide, install eye bolts 18" from the wall, then put the anchors in the wall 18" up from the top of the canopy. As long as you hit studs, it should carry it.

It may be more trouble than its worth, but it would be a very clean install.

 

[scuzy]

maybe anchor it and have a pulley to raise it ?

 

[scuzy]

 

[kyle.nagel13]

Yes, I like it.

 

[scuzy]

Put the sump into the stand to test see how it will fit.

 

[rickztahone]

That is as nice looking sump. TFS

 

[scuzy]

Yes Trigger Systems Sumps are bad *** i have the 34" model under my 70 now this 39" is even more roomier.

 

[rickztahone]

Yes Trigger Systems Sumps are bad *** i have the 34" model under my 70 now this 39" is even more roomier.

high end price tag, but for a high end sump. Love seeing these sumps being used more often. Can't wait to see your finished product.

 

[scuzy]

yeah i love these sumps. the compartments are thought out really well. I am going to start my wiring work tonight as i got my wire harnesses in from amazon.

 

[scuzy]

Scuzy's new 210 Build

Added some extra exhaust fans in the old stand.

A little cable management.

now to fix these cables.

Time to get on my price and order the right length USB cables.

Added the extra left over foam for the main tank you the sump.