My 1st 180 build
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looks good! Following along, I am sure you cant wait to get it wet 
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Not thrilled about the rock scape I'm sure there will be some tweaking. I opted to run my ro/di line straight to the tank early this morning. Wait for it to fill, wait and wait... Test for leaks, add salt and temp get the bio going. 200 lbs of caribsea special grade sand should be in next week. The anticipation a killer. Thanks for following along.
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Threw in some pieces of aged marine pure from old tank. Got the BP tumbling, seeding with bacter 7. I haven't been seeing any thing on my APi test. A few days ago I threw a few chromis in . Iv had some bimaculatus in copper for about two months . Need to put a top on, test the water with much cheaper fish before Im comfortable adding. I had a older compact for temporary light. I'll probably order lights this weekend.
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Added four bimaculatus anthias few weeks back. Two we're getting pushed out. One went missing for the past few days. Think he's a loss.
Picked up a micro hippo couple weeks ago.
Introduce a Achilles Tang and transferred purple tang today.
Will attempt to catch my melanurus for transfer before next weekend.
My red coris wrasse may be the next transferred. I'm getting tired coming home to my pectinia flipped over every week now for the past month.
Still have the same temporary lighting. Just when I'm about ready to order something comes up. Frugal
Picked up a micro hippo couple weeks ago.
Introduce a Achilles Tang and transferred purple tang today.
Will attempt to catch my melanurus for transfer before next weekend.
My red coris wrasse may be the next transferred. I'm getting tired coming home to my pectinia flipped over every week now for the past month.
Still have the same temporary lighting. Just when I'm about ready to order something comes up. Frugal
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I'm very happy with the stand. It's constructed of 3/16" thick 2"×2" and 2"×4". Over all hight of 41", the length and width are 1" bigger so there would be a 1/2" reveal all the way around. I set the bottom shelf at maybe 4" from the ground so I would be able to gain access if needed. Degreased and coated with Dupli-Color anti rust coating (3 coats) then final coated with rubberized rocker guard which has a textured look. All can be purchased at your local auto parts store. I wanted to powder coat it but the quote of $350 wasn't appealing. I could attach a sketch latter if you'd like
Couple of questions/verifications.
Here's my cut list. Does it match yours?
4 x (2x4) @ 21-7/16"
2 x (2x4) @ 69-7/16"
2 x (2x2) @ 21-7/16"
2 x (2x2) @ 69-7/16"
4 x (2x2) @ 41"
And what's your placement of your horizontal 2x4 spans?
All butt joints right?
Here's my cut list. Does it match yours?
4 x (2x4) @ 21-7/16"
2 x (2x4) @ 69-7/16"
2 x (2x2) @ 21-7/16"
2 x (2x2) @ 69-7/16"
4 x (2x2) @ 41"
And what's your placement of your horizontal 2x4 spans?
All butt joints right?
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I didn't measure last night. Placement of the center braces I set dead center to the ones that are on the tank. You see them in this pic. All but joints except for the four upright 2"×2". I cut into the 2"×2" leaving 3/4" and recessed the horizontal 2"×4" into. Then fully welded both sides. I also took some 1/8" ×2" flat steel to cap the bottoms of the four legs. Leaving no penetration points for corrosion to set in.
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