6speedchevelle's 75G RR Tank buld

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  1. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    Ok, this might be a little premature to start this now....

    But here goes

    My wife was kind enough to allow me to replace our 30G tall reef, with a 75G RR and 20G sump :beer:

    Lets start with the old tank..... 30G tall
    Bought the tank and stand off craigslist for $80, built the canopy and added 320watts of PC lighting. Nothing spectacular, but a good way to start I think.
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  2. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    Started building the stand. frame, skin and interior paint are done
    will start on trim work tomorrow...
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    so far so good. just remember plan everything and it will save alot of head aches


    also may i suggest some kind of light for under the cabinent(even though you have big doors to let in light).
     
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  4. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    thanks for the tip...hadnt though of that in the plan yet.
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Sweet looking stand build......... Keep us posted on the progress.
     
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  6. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    tank and sump pics
    and a few shots of the overflow
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  7. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    finished the trim work today on th stand.
    Paint is next...
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  8. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    looking good
     
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  9. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Looking good.
     
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  10. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Got any shots of the top of the stand? I think I see a hole for the overflow but wheres the return lines going?
     
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