Caravan's 165 SPS dominant Reef in Austin

PSXerholic · Jun 6, 2018

Love the FHC Cherry Bomb!!!
On my list now ;-)

Caravanshaka · Jun 6, 2018

Obligatory sandstorm pic! Don’t mind the mess, will all be sorted out soon enough. No plumbing leaks that I have found yet!!

choss · Jun 6, 2018

Most definitely following along on this excellent build. I can't even imagine trying to put the tank on the stand with such little room on each side. I love the sump and am envious as I have a much smaller sump crammed full of stuff. I love how clean it is and how much space you have.

choss · Jun 6, 2018

Most definitely following along on this excellent build. I can't even imagine trying to put the tank on the stand with such little room on each side. I love the sump and am envious as I have a much smaller sump crammed full of stuff. I love how clean it is and how much space you have.

choss · Jun 6, 2018

Most definitely following along on this excellent build. I can't even imagine trying to put the tank on the stand with such little room on each side. I love the sump and am envious as I have a much smaller sump crammed full of stuff. I love how clean it is and how much space you have.

choss · Jun 6, 2018

crap - sorry about the multiple posts. I'm on a train with bad mobile reception. Maybe this bumps the thread

Caravanshaka · Jun 6, 2018

Twocorns said:
For your stand, do you simply use a regular set of screws to hold down the plywood, located under the tank, to the stand?

Did you use an 80/20 calculator to determine what size tubing to use? I want to use their stuff for a future tank build, just not sure what size tube to get, fittings, etc. Thanks!

I have countersunk stainless bolts that fit into the t-slots of the top of the stand to secure the board to the aluminum.

This is nearly all 1530 1.5”x3” extrusion. I have a few 1515’s that are 1.5”x1.5”, but the only one supporting weight is the center upright and I didn’t want a wide one there blocking access.

I did use their deflection calculator to ensure that the weight would have no issues. I then went to tnutz.com and had them cut everything and machine in the anchor bolt holes so it was basically just putting it together once it came in.

Caravanshaka · Jun 7, 2018

A little update...without all of the rock I can’t complete a scape, but here is the temp one:

najer · Jun 7, 2018

Caravanshaka said:
A little update...without all of the rock I can’t complete a scape, but here is the temp one:

Very nice, it has flat floating effect.

Jimbo662 · Jun 7, 2018

Just went through the whole thread...WOW. Going to be gorgeous tank...especially with those acros you picked up!

Caravanshaka · Jun 7, 2018

Jimbo662 said:
Just went through the whole thread...WOW. Going to be gorgeous tank...especially with those acros you picked up!

Good to see another local! Are you up near @gig 'em and @FarmerTy or down south near me?

Jimbo662 · Jun 7, 2018

Caravanshaka said:
Good to see another local! Are you up near @gig 'em and @FarmerTy or down south near me?

I'm about 10 min away from them. I'm near Ikea so a little further north.

Caravanshaka · Jun 7, 2018

Jimbo662 said:
I'm about 10 min away from them. I'm near Ikea so a little further north.

Ok, up on the way to Georgetown then. I go to sun-city often since my in-laws live there!

FarmerTy · Jun 7, 2018

Caravanshaka said:
Good to see another local! Are you up near @gig 'em and @FarmerTy or down south near me?

All the cool kids are up north! Just saying! [emoji13]

Caravanshaka · Jun 7, 2018

FarmerTy said:
All the cool kids are up north! Just saying! [emoji13]

I’ll take my hill country views over being cool any day!!! ;Photogenic

My back patio, with the outline drawn of the upcoming pool!

FarmerTy · Jun 7, 2018

Caravanshaka said:
I’ll take my hill country views over being cool any day!!! ;Photogenic

My back patio, with the outline drawn of the upcoming pool!

That is gorgeous!

I'd be outlining a basketball court but I guess a pool is nice too! [emoji16]