bjohanson1234
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I was thinking maybe one of those giant paly's and it is just closed up? The color looks similar to them.
Cathics 75g Build
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cthegame
Reef enthusiast
how about that stand build? and a FTS of the tank on the stand...?
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
Alright I'll go ahead with the start of the stand build
Materials needed, a box of deck screws preferably #10's and 2 1/2 in
you will need 10 equal length 2x4's of the preferable height you want your stand, I chose 40in. Note: 2x4's are sold in 8 10 12 and 14 ft lengths ask them for the appropriate size to minimize waste and also have them cut these for you.
you will need 8 2x6 boards these are sold in the same lengths as 2x4 for the dimensions you will need to take your tank length and then add 1/4 of an inch for some wiggle room. My tank was was 48 1/2 inches long and 18 1/2 in deep so I had my 2x6's cut to 48 3/4 and 18 3/4 in, you will need 4 boards ea of the dimensions of your tank, so 4 long one and 4 short ones.
A power drill will be needed. make sure when you buy deck screws you get a square head and a bit to match for the drill. This isnt required but it will make it easy to screw as square heads tend to lose grip less easy.
Materials needed, a box of deck screws preferably #10's and 2 1/2 in
you will need 10 equal length 2x4's of the preferable height you want your stand, I chose 40in. Note: 2x4's are sold in 8 10 12 and 14 ft lengths ask them for the appropriate size to minimize waste and also have them cut these for you.
you will need 8 2x6 boards these are sold in the same lengths as 2x4 for the dimensions you will need to take your tank length and then add 1/4 of an inch for some wiggle room. My tank was was 48 1/2 inches long and 18 1/2 in deep so I had my 2x6's cut to 48 3/4 and 18 3/4 in, you will need 4 boards ea of the dimensions of your tank, so 4 long one and 4 short ones.
A power drill will be needed. make sure when you buy deck screws you get a square head and a bit to match for the drill. This isnt required but it will make it easy to screw as square heads tend to lose grip less easy.
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
motorcyclereefer
I am Graffiti Petey
Nice!!
wontonflip
I failed Kobayashi Maru
Awesome!!!!! LOVE IT!!!
BL1
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Looking good Cathic! Are you still using the Odyessea lights?
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
Smitty
Reef pro
Your tank looks great...
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
BL1, Yeah still the Odyssea's I want their new version of the lights. Ill get some better photos up when im done cleaning it, today was just a rework of the rock.
BL1
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I've read that their newer one fits standard tank dimensions better.
Waddi
Shenanigans?
"everyone go comment on my tank, make me feel like the god of my aquarium."
Hahaha this is my comment!!" :lol:
Hahaha this is my comment!!" :lol:
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
Yeah the legs dont overhang, and have a better set of led and ballasts as well as reflectors, the night light leds are spaced properly and there are 4 sets instead of 3
reeftanker84
Reefing newb
nice lookin tank,love the zoas
little_fish
Reef pro
looks really good cathic! I love those rics
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
Thanks, I want to get more Rics when i go back to tampa.
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Like I said already... LOVE the pillars.
And sa-weet frags! (Feel free to read this in my "midwestern" accent, by the way).
:mrgreen:
And sa-weet frags! (Feel free to read this in my "midwestern" accent, by the way).
:mrgreen:
herefishyfishy
Reefing newb
I like your rockwork! I just bought the Odyssea Metal Halide system and 4 days after setting it up the dang ballast wont work. It makes an dull alarm kind of sound. :(
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
You can send it back in and they will replace your ballast for you.
