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New tank build

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Pufferman777, Nov 22, 2015.

  1. Nov 22, 2015 #1
    Pufferman777

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    I'm currently doing a 210 gallon peninsula tank build and custom stand.

    Zero edge sump
    2-mp 40
    Reef Oct dc-5500 return pump
    Reef oct 10" regal 250int skimmer

    Still thinking on the lights
     

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  2. Nov 22, 2015 #2
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

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    Looks good, a 210 peninsula will be cool! I like your stand, did you weld it up or have someone do it for you?
     
  3. Nov 22, 2015 #3
    Pufferman777

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    I had someone weld it for me n then got it powder coated
     
  4. Nov 22, 2015 #4
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

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    Powder coated instead of painted, good way to go! Was it a friend of yours that made it or did you have a shop do it? I'm just curious because I'd like to have a metal stand made for my next project.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2015 #5
    Pufferman777

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    A friend of mine that owns a body shop and then he took it somewhere to get powder coated
     
  6. Nov 22, 2015 #6
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

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    Okay, appreciate it. I'm in CR and I know Rainbow paint and blasting can powder coat.
     
  7. Nov 22, 2015 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    There is also a place in Mt Vernon that does Powder Coat.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2015 #8
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I'd like to know where someone can get the steel frame made and powder coated. I know I would have times where I can drop this info to someone looking. Might have one made for myself also.
     
  9. Nov 22, 2015 #9
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Some fab shops may do it for you. Or find a friend with a welder.
    If I were doing it I could order the steel from work and weld it up, then send it out for powder at probably rainbow paint and blast here in CR. But that's easy for me because I could go through my work for it all.
     
  10. Nov 22, 2015 #10
    FishBrain New London

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    Looks like its going to be a great set-up. What type of corals you going to do in this tank? Please say sps lol.
     
  11. Nov 22, 2015 #11
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

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    @blackx-runner@blackx-runner do you know if Storm Steel here in CR will weld up a stand?

    @Pufferman777@Pufferman777 going off the question of what corals you're planning, I saw you said you're still thinking on lights. What are you considering?
     
  12. Nov 22, 2015 #12
    Pufferman777

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    Not sure yet. I'm thinking the ai hours hd
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  13. Nov 22, 2015 #13
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I don't know, but they would be a good one to talk to about it. If nothing else they may direct you to someone that would be able to do it.
     
  14. Nov 22, 2015 #14
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    Looks good Anthony @Pufferman777@Pufferman777 when we going to set it up? Perfect spot for a monthly gathering. LMK
     
  15. Nov 22, 2015 #15
    Pufferman777

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    Hope to get it going after thanksgiving
     
  16. Nov 22, 2015 #16
    MadManMadrid Iowa City

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    @Drewster@Drewster their is a welding shop in iowa city called hawkeye welding they do anything you want welding wise at least and are pretty good guys.
     
  17. Nov 22, 2015 #17
    Drewster Cedar Rapids

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    Great, thanks for the info!
     
  18. Dec 19, 2015 #18
    Pufferman777

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    Update on the tank build. Got a new custom stand built. It's all stained and ready to come in the house tomorrow
     

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