Here are some pics of the pluming, I'm trying to keep it nice and tidy:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...quarium004.jpg

The sump return:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...quarium005.jpg

Some poor pictures on the light rack, not finished:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...quarium001.jpg

It's looking great so far. From the angle you took the picture of the light rack, it's hard to see exactly how you are doing it. Any other pics?

I don't have any more pictures with me.

There is a length of angle on either side of the M/H there is a piece if angle on each end perpendicular to the end to bolt the T5's to and the top pieces of angle hold the T5 ballasts. The top pieces will have standoffs so they aren't sitting directly on the pendants.

I'm not sure if that made any kind of sence to anyone but me!

Nope..that works for me. I'm trying to pre-plan what I will do and so I am looking for every example I can find.

Where did you buy the aluminum?

I picked it up from Home Depot. I probably could have got it cheaper at a metal supply place but the hours I work makes it hard to get to them by closing time.

I'll get some better pictures once it's complete.

We have water in the tank!

That 65wx2 CF fixture doesn't light up the tank to well. :lol:

The tank isn't quite full, the return holes at the top of the overflow are supposed to be 3/4" but they don't fit. The returns and drains are running but only in the overflow box. I have one small leak at a union that I have to take care of but other then that everything looks good.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...quarium014.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...quarium016.jpg

I got power to the electrical cabinet:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...quarium019.jpg

Ok that is some SERIOUSLY clean plumbing! Not a spot of primer to be seen! Taking your time is all the rage. Looks great =)

Ohhh its coming along nicely!

so purty, looks great. love the bookcases and everything with it. this tank looks great even without the rocks in there. cant wait to see this puppy full. its been a long time since your first tank.