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My 120 build!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Travis G, Sep 6, 2012.

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  1. Sep 17, 2012 #21
    Travis G

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    Got a refractometer. Thanks Rich!!!!
     
  2. Sep 23, 2012 #22
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    Got the tank home!! Gonna start the finishing of the stand! Ill try and get aome pics up!
     
  3. Sep 23, 2012 #23
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  4. Nov 3, 2012 #24
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    MAJOR UPDATE!!!!! got the tank moved downstairs! What a pain in the a$$. If i ever deside to move or sell it its moving one of two ways.... hammer and garbage cans or someone else is moving it.... lol hahaha




     
  5. Nov 3, 2012 #25
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    You got water in it yet??
     
  6. Nov 3, 2012 #26
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    You got water in it yet??
     
  7. Nov 3, 2012 #27
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    Not yet... i have 100lbs of arogite sandi need to rinse good at my bros house. Then add what rock i have and fill with saltwater. I am gonna atleast get it going and then i will do the plumbing and sump at a later date.....
     
  8. Nov 3, 2012 #28
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Are you putting the sump under/in the stand. Is so, just an FYI you can very safely remove that front center brace and have a lot easier access under the stand. Looks like it might be a little tight getting equipment in and out.

    I have my 250 (5ft span) using a 2x6 on edge, with 2x6 legs and no center brace.
     
  9. Nov 3, 2012 #29
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    I just notice that in all the pictures it looks like your tank overhangs on the stand. Please fix this or you will have a big problem on your hands if it is. The bottom rim of a tank needs support on all four sides. If not then you risk the dreaded popped seals.

    Hope I am wrong about your stand. Other wise it look great and I could skin that nice for you when your ready.
     
  10. Nov 3, 2012 #30
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    the glass is all toching.it has thick trimmed thick. So just the trim hangs over. Then the skin sits flush. He had it setup for 5 years like that. Ill take more pics when i get home.
     
  11. Nov 3, 2012 #31
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    i'm in the middle of doing a simalar build on a 135. I went with the Rapid LED 125 gallon kit i havent built them yet but look for some future posts on them.
     
  12. Nov 3, 2012 #32
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    front



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  13. Nov 3, 2012 #33
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    The tongue and groove boards will slide up so the tank trim and stand trim is smooth
     
  14. Nov 9, 2012 #34
    Travis G

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    finally got the tank I'm gonna use foot my sump. 20 long. theres a pic toward the top. it has 3 holes drilled an inch from the top. shouldn't be a problem.
     
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