Skibi's IM 200 EXT Upgrade Build!

[Skibi]

@Daasmo
Ya i am using the provided screen cause i bought the side mounts but they kind of just sit on top of the euro bracing there nothing actually holding the light onto the tank if that makes sense. Didn't realize you could use the BOT mounts maybe have to look into that let me know how that goes and pics if you have any. When i get home ill snap some of the mount on the light sitting on the tank.

Also how many arms did you buy saw something you might need 3 or 4 for the 63?

Ya the tank is very heavy was glad some friends and family could give me a hand to move it!

 

[Daasmo]

@Daasmo
Ya i am using the provided screen cause i bought the side mounts but they kind of just sit on top of the euro bracing there nothing actually holding the light onto the tank if that makes sense. Didn't realize you could use the BOT mounts maybe have to look into that let me know how that goes and pics if you have any. When i get home ill snap some of the mount on the light sitting on the tank.

Also how many arms did you buy saw something you might need 3 or 4 for the 63?

Ya the tank is very heavy was glad some friends and family could give me a hand to move it!

I need my lights secured somehow. My child would definitely knock the light over if I don't. I asked Reef Breeders and they recommended 3 or 4 with the edge lights. I decided for 4 to be safe. They mount to the euro brace. I haven't installed yet but I'm wondering if I can modify the included screen with a jumpguard diy kit I have and never used. I'll have to compare it to the screen when I get home.

 

[Skibi]

@Daasmo
Ya i am using the provided screen cause i bought the side mounts but they kind of just sit on top of the euro bracing there nothing actually holding the light onto the tank if that makes sense. Didn't realize you could use the BOT mounts maybe have to look into that let me know how that goes and pics if you have any. When i get home ill snap some of the mount on the light sitting on the tank.

Also how many arms did you buy saw something you might need 3 or 4 for the 63?

Ya the tank is very heavy was glad some friends and family could give me a hand to move it!

I need my lights secured somehow. My child would definitely knock the light over if I don't. I asked Reef Breeders and they recommended 3 or 4 with the edge lights. I decided for 4 to be safe. They mount to the euro brace. I haven't installed yet but I'm wondering if I can modify the included screen with a jumpguard diy kit I have and never used. I'll have to compare it to the screen when I get home.

 

[Skibi]

Interested to see how those BOT arms attach might have to pick those up instead I really don’t like that the light is kind of just sitting there also have a 4 year old and 2 year old lol

 

[Daasmo]

Interested to see how those BOT arms attach might have to pick those up instead I really don’t like that the light is kind of just sitting there also have a 4 year old and 2 year old lol

I'll break them out and get a picture. I got home early and got the plumbing together pretty quick.

 

[Skibi]

Got the fish and some coral moved over from the old tank about a week ago. Everything seems to be doing well!

 

[Skibi]

Wouldn’t normally add urchins and what not so soon but other tank had to come down trying to supplement with some nori but they won’t eat it.

 

[Daasmo]

The lid is going to be an issue. Here's what the base of the BOT mounts look like in the eurobrace configuration.

The front screw is going to be in the way too. I know kraken does cut outs but I'm not sure I'm ready to spend $500+ on a custom lid.

 

[Skibi]

The lid is going to be an issue. Here's what the base of the BOT mounts look like in the eurobrace configuration.

The front screw is going to be in the way too. I know kraken does cut outs but I'm not sure I'm ready to spend $500+ on a custom lid.

Oh wow! Those things are beefy! Thanks for the pictures! Umm top lids is another one but might be 400 dollars or so too! Such a bummer

 

[Skibi]

Keep checking my parameters to make sure everything is good and nitrates and phosphates don’t bottom out. Pretty happy how everything is looking so far!