Awesome build, nice to see another RSR250 taking shape, my build is one month older than yours, take a look at my build to see if you need any ideas, so far love the cabinet setup, I also have an apex love it, ask any questions you want.
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From matting to front of stand is 17 1/8" deep. From side matting to side matting is 33 1/2" wide, however you will not be able to use that full width as the door hinges are in the way. From door hinge to door hinge it is about 32" widecan you give me clear measurements of the inside width and length of your 250 stand (clear from the little rubber matting that goes about an 1" up the walls. I'm working to have a custom sump built. I haven't received my tank/stand yet, but wanted to get a jump on the sump custom build.
Super thanks this helps me a ton! Still weighing my options. May end up staying with the stock sump.From matting to front of stand is 17 1/8" deep. From side matting to side matting is 33 1/2" wide, however you will not be able to use that full width as the door hinges are in the way. From door hinge to door hinge it is about 32" wide
@RL6723 where did you get those disks you are using to cover the camlock holes may I ask? Build is looking great!!One of the last things to do for today was to install these camlock covers. The problem i had with the red sea cam lock covers was that the rubber was a little too thick in places and i could not install them all. So what I did was order these waterproof hole covers. I was able to cover all of the holes which is a small thing but i felt like they needed to be covered to prevent water from getting in the mdf.
I bought them from Amazon, here is the link they have them in black too if you have a black stand. They are made of a PVC plastic material and claim to be waterproof as well@RL6723 where did you get those disks you are using to cover the camlock holes may I ask? Build is looking great!!
You are very correct and I forgot to add that disclaimer to do this at your own risk. I am willing to take that risk as I had a certain look I was going for. Ecotechs warranty is for 1 year and out of all the the mp10s and 40s ive owned they have all lasted last that period. I agree though that you should definitely keep warrantys in mind when modifying equipment.What about warranty? Usually opening an electronic equipment voids the warranty.
@RL6723 yeah the new Tunze controllables are the same way. Comes in very handy when mounting drivers.Just wanted to give anybody whos is planning to mount Ecotech drivers similar to how I did it a heads up. I didnt really think about it until I went to mount the driver, that the dry side appears to be hard wired in. I took the driver apart and found its a simple harness plug inside that I just unplugged, routed my cables than plugged back in and re assmebled.
Yea it definitely makes it a lot easier. I was between Tunze and ecotech, but decided to go with what I know as far as powerheads. I love the MPs and have had pretty good experiences with them.@RL6723 yeah the new Tunze controllables are the same way. Comes in very handy when mounting drivers.
@RL6723 I’ve used both Tunze and Ecotech wavemakers and to tell you the truth I wouldn’t be able to pick one over the other and until I saw the new Icecap Wi-Fi gyres I think I found what I’m looking for. They connect to the CoralVue Wi-Fi Hydros app and an Apex simultaneously. You use the Hydros app to set the wavemaking and then the Apex does the rest like synchronizing the gyres to everything controlled by the Apex. That’s redundancy and if your Apex should happen to go down you can control the gyres remotely when also connected to a BBU.Yea it definitely makes it a lot easier. I was between Tunze and ecotech, but decided to go with what I know as far as powerheads. I love the MPs and have had pretty good experiences with them.
@powers2001 wow thats interesting!! I have always wanted to try the Gyres out, but heard that programming them was not as easy. Im going to have to do some research on them@RL6723 I’ve used both Tunze and Ecotech wavemakers and to tell you the truth I wouldn’t be able to pick one over the other and until I saw the new Icecap Wi-Fi gyres I think I found what I’m looking for. They connect to the CoralVue Wi-Fi Hydros app and an Apex simultaneously. You use the Hydros app to set the wavemaking and then the Apex does the rest like synchronizing the gyres to everything controlled by the Apex. That’s redundancy and if your Apex should happen to go down you can control the gyres remotely when also connected to a BBU.