New Deep Blue Shallow build

KingOfPain86 · Sep 2, 2013

So the other day my LFS was having a sale and I grabbed a deep blue shallow for cheap. I have always wanted a shallow tank. Hopefully I will be able to get it to look like some of the awesome tanks I saw at MACNA this weekend (btw MACNA was a blast). Anyways I have to finish my stand and then I can begin begin the plumbing process. Here are some pics so far.

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KingOfPain86 · Sep 2, 2013

Also my new AI Hydra

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SunCorals · Sep 2, 2013

Am I suppose to have a closet like that too? Lol, I loveee those tanks, looks awesome using unistrut!

ontop27 · Sep 2, 2013

Hurry up and build this! This is the exact same build I am thinking of.

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Sprink669 · Sep 2, 2013

i was thinking about using strut also, u must be in construction?
pipefitter here

KingOfPain86 · Sep 2, 2013

Sprink669 said:
i was thinking about using strut also, u must be in construction?
pipefitter here

No I'm not in construction. They sell 10ft sections at Home Depot. All you need is a saw and a screw driver. It's easy to put together. And it's strong

KingOfPain86 · Sep 2, 2013

Lighting rack

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KingOfPain86 · Sep 2, 2013

The stand is a lot of over kill. I could have easily gotten away with using the thinner strut for the entire thing. Tomorrow I cut the wood and skin it. I'm going to paint all the metal with the bed liner stuff they use on trucks. Have seen a few other people doing it and it seems to work well

KingOfPain86 · Sep 4, 2013

Some painted sides and wood shelving in place

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P.s. don't mind the camo look. Was running out of sealer. Lol

KingOfPain86 · Sep 7, 2013

Everything assembled except the top, trim, and lighting rack. Waiting for the paint to dry first.

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KingOfPain86 · Sep 21, 2013

Completed stand

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Part of the sump

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KingOfPain86 · Sep 22, 2013

Sump in place

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Lighting bracket installed

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KingOfPain86 · Sep 22, 2013

Got everything in place. The pump I am using is temporary and so is the return. Those will be replaced as soon as I am able to. Skimmer will be here soon as well.

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KingOfPain86 · Sep 22, 2013

Water test

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Unfortunately my sump is leaking so I'll have to sort that out be4 it gets moved inside

powers2001 · Sep 22, 2013

Can't wait to see your Hydra running. I have 2 Sols over my 50 gallon but I want to upgrade to Hydras sometime next year. They're much more controllable.