New Deep Blue Shallow build

[KingOfPain86]

So the other day my LFS was having a sale and I grabbed a deep blue shallow for cheap. I have always wanted a shallow tank. Hopefully I will be able to get it to look like some of the awesome tanks I saw at MACNA this weekend (btw MACNA was a blast). Anyways I have to finish my stand and then I can begin begin the plumbing process. Here are some pics so far.

 

[KingOfPain86]

Also my new AI Hydra

 

[SunCorals]

Am I suppose to have a closet like that too? Lol, I loveee those tanks, looks awesome using unistrut!

 

[ontop27]

Hurry up and build this! This is the exact same build I am thinking of.

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[Sprink669]

i was thinking about using strut also, u must be in construction?
pipefitter here

 

[KingOfPain86]

i was thinking about using strut also, u must be in construction?
pipefitter here

No I'm not in construction. They sell 10ft sections at Home Depot. All you need is a saw and a screw driver. It's easy to put together. And it's strong

 

[KingOfPain86]

Lighting rack

 

[KingOfPain86]

The stand is a lot of over kill. I could have easily gotten away with using the thinner strut for the entire thing. Tomorrow I cut the wood and skin it. I'm going to paint all the metal with the bed liner stuff they use on trucks. Have seen a few other people doing it and it seems to work well

 

[KingOfPain86]

Some painted sides and wood shelving in place

P.s. don't mind the camo look. Was running out of sealer. Lol

 

[KingOfPain86]

Everything assembled except the top, trim, and lighting rack. Waiting for the paint to dry first.

 

[KingOfPain86]

Completed stand

Part of the sump

 

[KingOfPain86]

Sump in place

Lighting bracket installed

 

[KingOfPain86]

Got everything in place. The pump I am using is temporary and so is the return. Those will be replaced as soon as I am able to. Skimmer will be here soon as well.

 

[KingOfPain86]

Water test

Unfortunately my sump is leaking so I'll have to sort that out be4 it gets moved inside

 

[Flameback Pair]

Can't wait to see your Hydra running. I have 2 Sols over my 50 gallon but I want to upgrade to Hydras sometime next year. They're much more controllable.

 

[BfishLpond78]

Love the deep blue tank. I have the 80 rimless and it's such a sleek looking tank, look forward to your build!!

 

[KingOfPain86]

I will have the sump fixed hopefully tomorrow and then I can test it agin.

 

[KingOfPain86]

Fancy new DC-10000 2nd gen just arrived!

 

[reef80]

really nice...i have a deep blue 75 rimless shallow and love it absolutely...this one gonna be epic.

 

[KingOfPain86]

I think our tanks have the same size overflow? Do you think I have enough room to cram a SWCD in the overflow?