NEW Reefer. 180 gallon
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ivycharlaine
Member
wow i really like the stand and the way you have everything setup in the tank
coralreefer
Active Member
love the stand
culp
Active Member
Originally Posted by coralreefer
http:///forum/post/3011769
love the stand
i second that.
i wish mine looked like it
http:///forum/post/3011769
love the stand
i second that.
i wish mine looked like it
detane
Member
Originally Posted by Culp
http:///forum/post/3011947
i second that.
i wish mine looked like it
LOL. THANKS.
I did all the work on the stand. Then I added the handles to match my entertainment center stands so everything ties into the room. One of my buddies told me I should get into the reef tank business. I think i might.
http:///forum/post/3011947
i second that.
i wish mine looked like it
LOL. THANKS.
I did all the work on the stand. Then I added the handles to match my entertainment center stands so everything ties into the room. One of my buddies told me I should get into the reef tank business. I think i might.
detane
Member
Im still working on the canopy as we speak...
here are a few pics of my progress and here are the plans I designed for my canopy. I did a few mods to the plans but stayed 95% on point. I decided not to make doors. Im tall enough to reach over the canopy to feed. I made the canopy out of 1/2 inch Oak plywood and 2x2 studs to frame. The Canopy only weighs about 30 pounds (VERY LIGHT). At this point Im filling in any inperfections with filler and caulking. Next step is a light sanding and stain.
here are a few pics of my progress and here are the plans I designed for my canopy. I did a few mods to the plans but stayed 95% on point. I decided not to make doors. Im tall enough to reach over the canopy to feed. I made the canopy out of 1/2 inch Oak plywood and 2x2 studs to frame. The Canopy only weighs about 30 pounds (VERY LIGHT). At this point Im filling in any inperfections with filler and caulking. Next step is a light sanding and stain.
coralreefer
Active Member
on your canopy, is that 2 metal halide pendants or 3?
reefaholic33
Member
I envy your wood working skills!
Looking great so far!
detane
Member
Originally Posted by coralreefer
http:///forum/post/3017196
on your canopy, is that 2 metal halide pendants or 3?
Two HQI's. I placed so that they cover the center of the tank where my coral are located. Next step for lighting is an atinic VHO 72" light. Im over having moon lights. but maybe I'll change my mind and pick some up later. lol
http:///forum/post/3017196
on your canopy, is that 2 metal halide pendants or 3?
Two HQI's. I placed so that they cover the center of the tank where my coral are located. Next step for lighting is an atinic VHO 72" light. Im over having moon lights. but maybe I'll change my mind and pick some up later. lol
detane
Member
detane
Member
Originally Posted by reefaholic33
http:///forum/post/3017246
I envy your wood working skills!
Looking great so far!
Im learing something new everyday. Its not so hard if you have the right tools. I placed the plans so anybody can build it now.
http:///forum/post/3017246
I envy your wood working skills!
Im learing something new everyday. Its not so hard if you have the right tools. I placed the plans so anybody can build it now.
detane
Member
Originally Posted by CedarReef
http:///forum/post/3018310
That canopy looks great. is there any way to get inside?
Its the new style, open top canopy. I can reach right over and feed or change bulbs with ease. Plus it looks cool when you stand back and see the blue glow on the ceiling from the water reflected light.
This is the first coat of varnish. Looks like dust got on it but I will sand that right off tomorrow.
http:///forum/post/3018310
That canopy looks great. is there any way to get inside?
Its the new style, open top canopy. I can reach right over and feed or change bulbs with ease. Plus it looks cool when you stand back and see the blue glow on the ceiling from the water reflected light.
