AZMSGT build thread

[AZMSGT]

#6
Time to install the dowel pins and feet in the toe kick panel.
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[AZMSGT]

#7 and #8
Install the center panel, crossmember and toe kick panel.
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[AZMSGT]

#9
Install plastic bracket. This is in the bag of other plastic parts.
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[AZMSGT]

Door opening brackets installed
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Lid pins and dowels installed
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Put the thing on it’s feet
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Installed the top.
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Pinned and doweled L & R outer side panels
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[AZMSGT]

L & R side panels installed
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Time to wait now for the tank to get installed on top. Looks like I will be waiting till Tuesday for them to come out and mount the tank.

 

[AZMSGT]

Really seems crazy to me that that light and dare I say flimsy stand can hold all the weight of a 625 XXL tank. I'm notorious at overbuilding items so when I see something that is engineered to handle so much weight it really blows my mind.

 

[AZMSGT]

The Guys from Kona Reef where out to the house this morning. The tank is on the stand.:)

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Leveled, floor panels and sump installed.
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All overflow pipes installed. They need to be tightened till they CLICK. It takes a bit of strength and grip to get them there. A little water soluble lube on the O’Rings helps allot.
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Vivid Creative Aquatics VCA return line upgrade installed.

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[Epic Aquaculture]

The Guys from Kona Reef where out to the house this morning. The tank is on the stand.:)

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Leveled, floor panels and sump installed.
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All overflow pipes installed. They need to be tightened till they CLICK. It takes a bit of strength and grip to get them there. A little water soluble lube on the O’Rings helps allot.
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Vivid Creative Aquatics VCA return line upgrade installed.

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Looking good!

 

[jporter17]

Looking forward to watching this come together. JP

 

[AZMSGT]

With the left over MDF from the Crate the tank came in I built a stand for my QT.

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[AZMSGT]

Got my QT up and cycling. The big tank is all plumbed per Red Sea. But I am having trouble with my rock. So the entire thing is on hold till I get my Marco Rock problem solved.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Rock scaping can be a double edged sword. You love it until you hate it!

 

[ReefAtlas]

Oh my. This is showing parts of my stand I have not seen in two years and bringing back memories of tank moving day. It is very heavy.

Even though the hinges are "stainless", you can keep them corrosion free by carefully painting on some boeshield T9 once a quarter or maybe twice a year.

https://smile.amazon.com/Boeshield-...9&qid=1561577165&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

I leave the sump doors open for a few hours after putting the T9 on the hinges.

 

[AZMSGT]

Not being familiar with Red Sea tanks, do they recommend checking the cam locks on a scheduled basis?

... Whoops missed your question entirely.. Nope no need to check the cam locks any place in the instructions. BUT, I missed two of them and discovered it later. Still went in fine though.

 

[AZMSGT]

Even though the hinges are "stainless", you can keep them corrosion free by carefully painting on some boeshield T9 once a quarter or maybe twice a year.
I leave the sump doors open for a few hours after putting the T9 on the hinges.

Cool, good call, I use bone shield on my woodworking surfaces to protect them.. I just happen to have some in the garage cabinet! Thanks

 

[AZMSGT]

Here is an update. Yes, I am missing one Radion.. Pockets are a bit shallow at the moment need a couple weeks to recover.
No water yet, I have a big delivery of goodies coming today. My ATO, Rock cement, pipe and fittings.. so more to come soon.
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That's my QT tank on the left cycling. Today it started to clear up from a terrible Haze.

 

[AZ Hobo Reefer]

Awesome builds MSgt, I like the Kona Reef squad as well!!! Can't wait to see them cycled and livestock.

 

[AZMSGT]

Been playing with Aquascapes. I think I finally settled on this one.

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[AZMSGT]

GHL controller and accessories arrived today. Holy moly those power bars are big.
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[AZMSGT]

Also got all my lights up and running. The Ecotech Reeflink is a pain in the butt. Once I got all the firmwares updated it all started playing nice.
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