MikeV15101's 125G Build (Video updated 12/9/12)

Ordered the glass for the baffles; was about to complete the sump and the plumping; I ended up taking the 90's off and added the flex so cut back on pressure.


The skimmer arrived we installed it. Along with the media reactors.


Finished the last of the rock and added the sand.


Lights arrived; 3 AI SOl Blue; great shipping, packed well and they are BRIGHT!




We wanted to hang them east to west so we build a frame for the lights, going to Depot today to buy the skin for the frame, we are going to hang the canopy its going to be low profile so we can access the tank easy.



Almost there. The doors for the front will be skinned shortly as well.

 

The lighting is almost there, only thing left is to skin it. All was DIY.

 

nice job

 

Thanks for looking, I actually remembered to take pics during the build this time.

 

I wish I looked at this thread earlier so I'd use that chain to hang mt Led's rather than thr rope wire. Looks neater than the rope wire i used.
Looking great so far.

 

I love the light frame you made, and I want to steal your idea to use with my radions. What did you use to cut the aluminum if I may ask?

 

Thanks guys, I just used a hacksaw, fine tooth blade. The thin aluminum was pretty easy to cut through and drill through. Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

The whole thing plus lights is about 22 lbs.

 

Wow that is nice

 

I have it skinned now, pics will go up after work