Mawnkey's 40 Breeder build.

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Mawnkey, Sep 26, 2011.

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  1. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    I wish my stand was taller like yours...
     
  4. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    Thanks guys. Here is another update. I ran out of pipe for my last return :( will finish tomorrow

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    How tall is that? I made mine 36"
    What kind of paint did you use?
    No floor on the bottom for the fuge?

    Looking good. Hopefully mine will look as good but, these miter joints are kicking my ass.
     
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    Not sure how tall it is, but its not as tall as it seems. I'll check tomorrow and post exact numbers. As for the floor on the fuge its something I've been putting off, but it will have one. The paint is latex enamel, flat black. I love it!

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    Here is for perspective, I'm not hiding, just tired lol

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    Looking goood! No unions on the drains?
     
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    Awesome! I might suggest putting unions on your lines, in case you ever need to take them apart.

    Looks like the cabinet is about 30 inches tall...
     
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    I didn't use unions. Figured it i needed to take it apart I could cut it ajd add unions then. I'm all DONE with the plumbing. I took some pics but you can't tell what's going on because I painted everything black. I'll leak test it tomorrow and go from there. My power heads, heater, salt, sand, and ro/Di filter replacements get here on Friday so ill set it up with salt then. How should i mix the salt?

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  12. lmr2o

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    Get either a new trash can or plastic tote, mix as much salt as it says per gallon. Throw a powerhead in there to get it mixing together, and an air stone or something if you have one (although the powerhead should be enough)

    I just mixed some earlier. Used what I had laying around, two extra skimmer pumps for water movement and aeration. Got the job done :p

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    Sounds like its going to be an exciting weekend for you!