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My 125 build

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Ray, Jul 22, 2012.

  1. Ray

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    Well here it goes. 

    I started off going to look at a powerhead and a week later ended up
    with a 125 with overflows.  Isn't that how it all starts.  Now I bought a
    package deal and it came with a stand however I wanted a different look
    so I will build one.  Hopefully I will be ready for the switch from my
    75 in two weeks.  Here are some pics of my stand.
    I am going to finish it off with Oak, and this was a good project to use some rough sawn lumber and finish it.
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  2. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Nice work so far.
     
  3. Ray

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    Here are soome new pictures of my stand build. Just a little more sanding and I will ready to stain. Then get ready to for the tank switch. Getting excited.





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  4. bearsareawsome Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Looks awesome. nice work.
     
  5. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Very nice work man.

    Would you be interested in helping me out with the woodwork around my tank?
     
  6. Ray

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    I would be willing to help out if I can. I am still an amateur woodworker.
     
  7. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Looks a little better than amateur to me.
     
  8. danmgray Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Impressive! Very nice work.
     
  9. MJB Tanks Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Looks awesome so far!
     
  10. Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Looking very nice
     
  11. MXC207 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Stand looks amazing. Def doesnt look amateur to me...i might have to see it sometime and get some tips!
     
  12. Ray

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    Thanks guy, I am really excited to finish it. Hopefully I can get it stained this week.
     
  13. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

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    Ray looks very good. Nice to see others working with wood like myself. Its a dieing art, but needs to be keep alive.

     
  14. dead fish Dead Fish

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    Looking really great, Ray. Can't wait to see this come together.
     
  15. Ray

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    Finished stand

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    Saturday Morning

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    Sunday night

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    Well this has been a long two weeks and especially a long two days during the upgrade.
     
  16. dead fish Dead Fish

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    Wow. That looks awesome. Great job.
     
  17. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    looks like you had a busy weekend. Everything looks really good. Are you planning any type of canopy to cover up the lights?
     
  18. Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

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    That looks great. Reminder that a person can make a Skin look as good as this if you don't wish to tare down your tank to move on to a new stand. Ray really looks good, but I know what hard wood costs. lol well done. I may by some board stock and Menards and play some oak to built a nice skin for my next tank.
     
  19. dead fish Dead Fish

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    How high do you have those AIs from the water? What %s? Looks like you're getting some good light.


     
  20. Ray

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