Mawnkey's 40 Breeder build.

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  1. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    I don't know the exact length off the top of my head. I did notice that the bottom frame of my stand is warped. Should I just force all the pieces together and let the weight of the aquarium fix the wood. It's not bad at all. But i would like some advice on this

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    Lots of work so far. What you have looks good. I would try to get boards that are as straight as possible. If you can redo the cut on a new board then I would do so. But dimensional lumber will never be perfectly straight. Chances are, the warp isn't too bad. Can you get a picture? ::)
     
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    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    I will get you guys a pic once I get home from work. I think it might be fine because the top frame is almost perfectly flat.

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    Here it is

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    Hm. I would switch that out for a new 2x4.

    It might be flat, but the whole top isn't to square if the board is warped.
     
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    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    What I mean by the top is the opposite frame. This one is the one that will be on the floor. The flat frame is the one that is actualy holding the tank.

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    Plus its already glued :'(

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    Alright the stand frame has been completed. I will finish the outside part of it in the future. So far I have come to the conclusion that I will be using this equipment:
    2 koralia evolution 750's
    other than that I am still trying to figure out skimmer, lights, return pump. Suggestions are highly appreciated.
     
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