...i flipped the switch, and he we are... a year after the drilling project and sump build, proud to say Rags2Riches is 100%.
Thanks for checking out this build, and i hope this gives you confidence to save some money and DO IT YOURSELF. :)
Total project cost:
$56
Cheers all.
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...and flow valve.
So I ended up filling the media baskets as follows:
Bottom - bio media the filter came with
Middle - small volcanic rock
Top - to have carbon and GFO as needed
Some unboxing pictures and what it came with and final position in the #diy cabinet that's still incomplete...
Got some more work done on the #diy stand tonight. Will see about getting some plywood for the top and bottom this weekend and explore some options for magnetic panels to cover it up.
Still waiting on the lights and skimmer to be delivered. In the mean time I started working on the #diy #stand. I saw some pictures on line and like the pocket screws so got myself a jig and tested it out. Pretty neat and easy to use. Here are some pics of my wood pieces, testing the pocket...
I found a nice looking #diy light mount option for the lights online from another DIYer. I was able to find all the materials at HomeDepot. It was fairly easy to cut and assemble. Cost was about $60. Here are some pics. If anyone wants the link, i can try to find it and post. Here are some...