And the 120 begins

[Stoeger’s Reef]

So to day marks the first day of the build

 

[Peace River]

#WelcometoR2R!!! Congratulations on the start of a new adventure! :)

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

***update***
Got the tank painted and stand frame built and painted

 

[S.Pepper]

Welcome to R2R, and gl on the new build.

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

So far so good stand came along well I have an idea on plumbing any good tips or tricks waiting on sump baffles and return pumps also need some ideas on stand enclosure all my other diy stands are open but they are not in areas that the kids and 4 legged critters can get to

 

[Ippyroy]

So far so good stand came along well I have an idea on plumbing any good tips or tricks waiting on sump baffles and return pumps also need some ideas on stand enclosure all my other diy stands are open but they are not in areas that the kids and 4 legged critters can get to

My plan is to sink magnets into stand and boards so they are easy to put up ans remove. No need for hinges that will rust. You can put epoxy over the magnets and they should never rust.

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

My plan is to sink magnets into stand and boards so they are easy to put up ans remove. No need for hinges that will rust. You can put epoxy over the magnets and they should never rust.

Any particular kind of magnets and it’s a 5ft long stand would you run one panel or two on the front

 

[Ippyroy]

Any particular kind of magnets and it’s a 5ft long stand would you run one panel or two on the front

Do as many panels as is easy and light for you to remove. One would be great for cosmetics and ease of making.
I have done similar things with the cheap round magnets you can get on Amazon. Space them out about every 6 to 8 inches and don't sink them too deep. Electric tape around a drill bit is a cheap way of measuring it. They also sale furniture magnets that are simple to use.

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

Do as many panels as is easy and light for you to remove. One would be great for cosmetics and ease of making.
I have done similar things with the cheap round magnets you can get on Amazon. Space them out about every 6 to 8 inches and don't sink them too deep. Electric tape around a drill bit is a cheap way of measuring it. They also sale furniture magnets that are simple to use.

Thanks

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

Ok sump it together time to test fill and do a test run on the pump and plumbing

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

Stand is complete just waiting on rock now

 

[Ippyroy]

Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

Thank you

 

[Arricefe]

Nice!

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

Rodi installed and operable

 

[Ippyroy]

All is looking great.

 

[Stoeger’s Reef]

Rock is in sand is in saltwater is in now we wait