Nick’s 180g LED Penninsula!

[sternicus]

So a few weeks back I started the plans for my move and the setup of my 180g peninsula.

 

[sternicus]

So a few weeks back I started the plans for my move and the setup of my 180g peninsula.

First pics are going to be of the stand I started building right after Christmas.

 

[sternicus]

First pics are going to be of the stand I started building right after Christmas.

Next is going to be the lights I bought on my current tank, the 90g

Very ghetto setup I know, they are moved now anyway!

 

[sternicus]

 

[sternicus]

Finally got the lights and stand in at our new apartment. At this point I was anxiously waiting to receive my tank!!!!!

 

[sternicus]

So far here is the latest. I’m currently working on drilling and plumbing the tank. I’ll be using a synergy reef overflow and a 1.5inch return line. I’ll post my sump and other toys later on in the thread

 

[sternicus]

Had a small issue with the height of my return bulkhead, so I have to shave down the rim of the nut using a dremel. Sure does beat having to drill the tank again. I’m very lucky it’s not too close that it would be unobtainable. Once I have the bulkhead secured on and tight I will be adding a small bead of silicone around it just to make sure things will be 100% solid.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Unlike the picture of the plywood you showed the one you used is particle. That board is not designed for structural support so wondering why you used this instead of the one pictured?

Also, I don't see a vertical support on the ends of your stand, is this by design or still in progress? Other than that looks good and excited for you.. Good luck!

 

[sternicus]

Unlike the picture of the plywood you showed the one you used is particle. That board is not designed for structural support so wondering why you used this instead of the one pictured?

Also, I don't see a vertical support on the ends of your stand, is this by design or still in progress? Other than that looks good and excited for you.. Good luck!

Thanks a lot!! The vertical support comes from the two sister 2x4’s on each end totaling 8 legs. And the particle board is over top of the actual frame and is there to help spread the load over the 4 top horizontal braces

 

[sternicus]

Unlike the picture of the plywood you showed the one you used is particle. That board is not designed for structural support so wondering why you used this instead of the one pictured?

Also, I don't see a vertical support on the ends of your stand, is this by design or still in progress? Other than that looks good and excited for you.. Good luck!

Plus that particle board is 3/4 thick. Same used on the walls of houses in my part of the world. Should hold up fine. I used someone else’s plans to ensure that it would be structurally sound and used a similar design on my 90g that’s been sound and level for a year so I think it’s good but appreciate your input!

 

[Ashish Patel]

Yeah I see what you mean now that I see the tank on the stand. On the original post it was difficult to tell. Thats a nice looking tank

 

[sternicus]

Overflow and 1.5 inch bulkhead now in place. Man do I hate drilling. Had to shave down the bulkhead nut but I got it in. Gonna seal it with some silicone tonight

 

[sternicus]

Got the sand in with the help of my fiancé’s sisters. Now is the fun part, filling it! I will be measuring the level of it every 20 gallons or so just to make sure everything is kosher. Wish me luck over the next few days!

 

[sternicus]

The water level is starting to rise. Going to keep filling today before I work

 

[sternicus]

Plumbing is looking good. Just need to bring my sump from the old house to the new one to get it setup. Still filling lol

 

[sneub]

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Great glad you’re here for the journey!

 

[sternicus]

So far so good on waterline. I have been checking the level of the tank every 3 or so buckets of sw and so far it’s still doing great. Very happy with the build so far.

 

[NHreefguy]

Looking great!

 

[sternicus]

New rock is in, I cycled brs reef saver dry rock for 5 weeks after a 1 day bleach bath and they seem to be going good. Gonna be cycling them in the tank for alittle while longer. I wonder if room temp is still good for the bacteria on the rock? Who knows lol I’m gonna use my heater anyway