afboundguy's 35 cube/display fuge/mangrove build thread!!!
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Got the aluminum extrusion delivered yesterday afternoon. Took time to check the order this morning and hope to try and start getting the big parts cut up and fit tomorrow if I'm lucky!
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Going to go bare bottom in the display fuge and read that painting the bottom the color of sand might give the illusion of sand on the bottom so I gave it a shot as I had spare paint!
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Also started building the desk/stand combo and it felt like grown up Kinex it was fun! Well it was fun except for the few times I forgot to add the parts in the slots and had to undo a few pieces!
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I added another section to make the tank stand around 55 inches and due to that and adding the extra inside supports I don't have enough extrusion to add the desk portion with the shelves for the phyto. I plan to buy more extrusion down the road and add it to the setup which is one of the benefits of using extrusion!
I laid on top of it and it didn't move. It is super strong and hoping to grab some PVC sheets to get the top and the bottom so I can move the tank to the stand this weekend!
I laid on top of it and it didn't move. It is super strong and hoping to grab some PVC sheets to get the top and the bottom so I can move the tank to the stand this weekend!
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Decided to go with the gray/granite looking vinyl wrap for the main part and will do the black wood wrap in the sump area as well as the bottom for the floating display fuge and really like the look! Please excuse the painters tape I misjudged and didn't leave enough to wrap it under a few extra inches so the painters tape is just holding it down to stick.
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Seeded tank with pods and topped the cultures off with phyto today and also swapped out the cheapo Marley Basket dosing containers for not as cheapo dosing containers lol
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Took on the task of moving the tank today and of course when I had the tank half drained dragging it to the right work called me in for an emergency!
I lost a few hours so I wasn't able to get the plumbing installed very well and I need to buy a bunch of 45 & 90 elbows and might just swap it all out to blue PVC since I want to redo everything but not sure just yet.
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I lost a few hours so I wasn't able to get the plumbing installed very well and I need to buy a bunch of 45 & 90 elbows and might just swap it all out to blue PVC since I want to redo everything but not sure just yet.
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Hooked the 3-part and phyto dosing setup back up and installed my @Reef Breeders refugium light before bed! Plan to better mount the dosing pumps in the future.
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I originally just used a bulkhead and not the overflow box the kit came with thinking I could use it on a different tank in the future. Issue is the water level in the tank is low and I can't fit a 90 elbows in the space available to raise the level so I think I'll put the box back inside to raise the water level.
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Starting to see the customization aspect of the aluminum extrusion! I mounted the reactor and just screwed it into the extrusion with an extrusion but on the other side! Was super easy and I could move it around to get it in the right spot before screwing it down tight. And if I don't like that spot I can move it again!
One thing that I struggle with is my brain keeps moving the finish line for my projects before I can catch up to them! I have an idea of what I want to achieve but my brain never shuts off and I keep adding to or adjusting the plans.
While the tank stand move was great it has created a mess that is bugging me but I don't have enough time to clean it all up! I am hopeful that after I replumb the tank it'll free me up to mount everything and tidy up!
One thing that I struggle with is my brain keeps moving the finish line for my projects before I can catch up to them! I have an idea of what I want to achieve but my brain never shuts off and I keep adding to or adjusting the plans.
While the tank stand move was great it has created a mess that is bugging me but I don't have enough time to clean it all up! I am hopeful that after I replumb the tank it'll free me up to mount everything and tidy up!
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Cleaned up the plumbing a bit but still need to redo some of it. I had the gate valve (main) drain line and the beanie line T'd together just before the roller mat and it's loud as all heck. Plan to just put the beanie line next to the emergency line in the middle section of the sump and hope that quiets everything down!
Definitely much cleaner though!
Definitely much cleaner though!
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