This will be a slow build

[KStatefan]

Back from the powder coater

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Ready for powder

nice! That could likely hold an 800 gallon tank :)

 

[KStatefan]

nice! That could likely hold an 800 gallon tank :)

The adjustable legs will be the limiting factor of the stand. The ones i purchased are rated at 1000 lbs ea. I wanted to use leveling wedges but could not justify the cost of them.

I this case there is not much negative to it being over built in this case. The tubing cost a little bit more but I am able to purchase steel from work at cost and at the volume we purchase it is very reasonable.

 

[R.Weller]

Back from the powder coater

Fine work! Excellent detail in the early stages. Looking forward to seeing the rest come together.

 

[KStatefan]

Got an area set up for QT and storage

 

[KStatefan]

Mostly done with skinning the stand. Wish I would have used thicker trim board at the top to create a shadow line at the top of the panels. In my mind I was but that was removed when I put a 1/4 lip on it.

 

[KStatefan]

How do people decide on lights. The only thing I have taken off the table is metal halides. I like the new Kessil AP9X then I saw on a video that it was not good for a 48" tank.

 

[KStatefan]

No update on tank stuff

Thought I would add pics of water system. I think I am going to try printing some brackets and make a new board to look neater.

 

[KStatefan]

Still printing a couple brackets but looks much better

 

[KStatefan]

1050 miles yesterday to pick up filter equipment.

A little more purple for @ReeferWarrant The purple on the sump does not show up very good. If I had to do it again I probably would have used the fuchsia like the skimmer has.

 

[ReeferWarrant]

That's a really cool setup! I'd make jokes about the blue being noticeable, but I have a feeling that would open me up for "it's good at collecting waste" jokes..... Honestly a bummer the purple didnt work out like you wanted but looks great otherwise!

 

[KStatefan]

I almost took the blue out prior to taking the picture.

 

[KStatefan]

Electrical for the heaters and return pump done all the other electrical will come off a dedicated circuit. Menards stop stocking the gray covers so I am going to have to order some

 

[KStatefan]

Fills up the stand
I need to add a work light

 

[KStatefan]

Still building but slow

I did get my Seneye to work with a Raspberry Pi and VirtualHere so I do not need a computer close to the tank.

 

[Mjl714]

cool work table.

 

[Mjl714]

Still building but slow

I did get my Seneye to work with a Raspberry Pi and VirtualHere so I do not need a computer close to the tank.

What lights did you go with?

 

[KStatefan]

What lights did you go with?

I have not decided yet

 

[Mjl714]

I have not decided yet

What do you think of those ATI Straton’s?

See @Hydrored’s Planet 210

 

[ReeferWarrant]

Nice work! I appreciate the slow methodical way of your build. Definitely enjoy following this thread.