Such a cool tank I also love the apex cabinet
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Thank you, I really appreciate it! The cabinet was definitely a pain.Such a cool tank I also love the apex cabinet
Thank you for the tip! I’ll have to take a look.Solid build! Love every facet of the setup!! I recently saw in the 3D printing form there was someone selling side shades that were pretty stylish if you find your bleed out is rough.
the electrical cabinet is phenomenal!!
I put my peninsula 7725 together this weekend. Putting it together was quite smooth. The only that I found a little unusual was that the pre-drilled holes in theUPS strikes again. Tank was scheduled for delivery on Monday took time off work so I would be home and of course they didn’t come or call. After the purposed delivery time had passed I called and they confirmed that the tank was still sitting on the docks and would be deliver next day. We received the tank last night and like a little kid a Christmas I started going to work.
I have only seen a few people on here with this style tank and I have talked to several people who have questions on what the cabinet looks like on the inside as well as sump design and so forth. I figured I would take as many detailed pictures as possible for others looking into this style of tank or interested.
I noticed that Waterbox does not include detailed instructions like other cabinets I have seen. But if you have assembled cabinets like this before it’s all the same.
As I stated at the start of this thread, the plan was to bring the tank out from the wall and make flush with the small room divider wall and place a equipment cabinet between the tank and wall for all my apex and drivers. I wasn’t sure if the cabinet space under the tank would be sufficient for a controller and the calcium reactor. I decided to wait and purchase the equipment cabinet until the tank was assembled and had a better look. Ordering that equipment cabinet today, it will have the same design as the one I build for my Red Sea.
Another question that arose was the look of the return plumbing. I am looking to hard plumb the return pump. However Waterbox has all their plumbing preassembled with a hose barb and the tanks come with the flex hose. I contacted Waterbox and they stated that they receive all their plumbing pre-glued so there is no way for them to send me a new piece that does not have a barb. So now to the drawing board to see how I can remove the barb and glue without compromising the “T” fitting.
All that is left is to get the man power over to get the tank from the garage into the next room and then I can start the plumbing.
UPS strikes again. Tank was scheduled for delivery on Monday took time off work so I would be home and of course they didn’t come or call. After the purposed delivery time had passed I called and they confirmed that the tank was still sitting on the docks and would be deliver next day. We received the tank last night and like a little kid a Christmas I started going to work.
I have only seen a few people on here with this style tank and I have talked to several people who have questions on what the cabinet looks like on the inside as well as sump design and so forth. I figured I would take as many detailed pictures as possible for others looking into this style of tank or interested.
I noticed that Waterbox does not include detailed instructions like other cabinets I have seen. But if you have assembled cabinets like this before it’s all the same.
As I stated at the start of this thread, the plan was to bring the tank out from the wall and make flush with the small room divider wall and place a equipment cabinet between the tank and wall for all my apex and drivers. I wasn’t sure if the cabinet space under the tank would be sufficient for a controller and the calcium reactor. I decided to wait and purchase the equipment cabinet until the tank was assembled and had a better look. Ordering that equipment cabinet today, it will have the same design as the one I build for my Red Sea.
Another question that arose was the look of the return plumbing. I am looking to hard plumb the return pump. However Waterbox has all their plumbing preassembled with a hose barb and the tanks come with the flex hose. I contacted Waterbox and they stated that they receive all their plumbing pre-glued so there is no way for them to send me a new piece that does not have a barb. So now to the drawing board to see how I can remove the barb and glue without compromising the “T” fitting.
All that is left is to get the man power over to get the tank from the garage into the next room and then I can start the plumbing.
I finally received my 7725 last weekend and I put together the stand. Pretty straightforward, but there was one thing that puzzled me. Some of the pre-made holes in the panel on the viewing side didn't all match up with the holes of the surrounding panels it should be bolted in which these cam nuts. For example, in the attached photo, I couldn't use the cam nuts indicated in red because there was no hole for the corresponding screw. Does that sound familiar? I took it up with WB.UPS strikes again. Tank was scheduled for delivery on Monday took time off work so I would be home and of course they didn’t come or call. After the purposed delivery time had passed I called and they confirmed that the tank was still sitting on the docks and would be deliver next day. We received the tank last night and like a little kid a Christmas I started going to work.
I have only seen a few people on here with this style tank and I have talked to several people who have questions on what the cabinet looks like on the inside as well as sump design and so forth. I figured I would take as many detailed pictures as possible for others looking into this style of tank or interested.
I noticed that Waterbox does not include detailed instructions like other cabinets I have seen. But if you have assembled cabinets like this before it’s all the same.
As I stated at the start of this thread, the plan was to bring the tank out from the wall and make flush with the small room divider wall and place a equipment cabinet between the tank and wall for all my apex and drivers. I wasn’t sure if the cabinet space under the tank would be sufficient for a controller and the calcium reactor. I decided to wait and purchase the equipment cabinet until the tank was assembled and had a better look. Ordering that equipment cabinet today, it will have the same design as the one I build for my Red Sea.
Another question that arose was the look of the return plumbing. I am looking to hard plumb the return pump. However Waterbox has all their plumbing preassembled with a hose barb and the tanks come with the flex hose. I contacted Waterbox and they stated that they receive all their plumbing pre-glued so there is no way for them to send me a new piece that does not have a barb. So now to the drawing board to see how I can remove the barb and glue without compromising the “T” fitting.
All that is left is to get the man power over to get the tank from the garage into the next room and then I can start the plumbing.
Sorry I didn’t see your message till just now. Unfortunately that doesn’t sound right. Unless the new tanks are built differently, it sounds like QA slipped on the cabinet.I put my peninsula 7725 together this weekend. Putting it together was quite smooth. The only that I found a little unusual was that the pre-drilled holes in the
I finally received my 7725 last weekend and I put together the stand. Pretty straightforward, but there was one thing that puzzled me. Some of the pre-made holes in the panel on the viewing side didn't all match up with the holes of the surrounding panels it should be bolted in which these cam nuts. For example, in the attached photo, I couldn't use the cam nuts indicated in red because there was no hole for the corresponding screw. Does that sound familiar? I took it up with WB.
Yeh, WB will sent me a new panel. I thought first that some panels were used for multiple tank models, and hence that not all holes get used for a particular model. But that appears not to be correct. It's a wonderful tank though. Thanks for all your posts/pictures, it really helped me in making decisions on my system!Sorry I didn’t see your message till just now. Unfortunately that doesn’t sound right. Unless the new tanks are built differently, it sounds like QA slipped on the cabinet.
Your very welcome! I am happy that you love that tank. It will just keep getting better as you get it up and running. I couldn’t be happier with mine.... just wish it was bigger.Yeh, WB will sent me a new panel. I thought first that some panels were used for multiple tank models, and hence that not all holes get used for a particular model. But that appears not to be correct. It's a wonderful tank though. Thanks for all your posts/pictures, it really helped me in making decisions on my system!
For me it has been worth every penny. As far as the whole system goes, I have had very few problems. A few of the accessories I can say otherwise, specifically the DDR’s and a few trident issues.That's no good!
How has your experience with the new gen Apex been over all?
@Daniel@R2R, thank you however things are not looking so great at the moment. I am going to have to issue a rain check on that FTS. A week ago I started developing a very random green algae problem and I have been trying to combat it.Looking great!! Can we see a new FTS?