ok so we got the stand about 3/4 done and didnt like the design so we started from scratch... we got most of the framing done tonight and i will post pics later in the week

ok so here is the framed stand.
http://www.freewebs.com/eriksnanoreef/FULL%20SHOT.jpg
here is it after we sheeted it. now all we have to do is pit the doors and crown molding on then paint... what do you think???
http://www.freewebs.com/eriksnanoreef/P1220070.jpg

Looks good!

Ya now were talking when is the water coming in there anyways ....

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good job young fella

thanks for the compliments! as for your coment Mike, i still need a skimmer and a sump befor i can fill it with water!!! the stand should be done by friday, we are taking it to the fire collage to sand, prime, and paint it....next is a skimmer and sump...what do you all suggest. This is going to be a few fish and lots of coral.

Is this an alright Skimmer???
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ASM-G-2-In-Sump-p...QQcmdZViewItem

IMO go with as large a skimmer as will fit and that you can afford. ASM skimmers work really well and are reasonable.

so its always better to overskim? so would i be better off with this one???
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ASM-G-3-In-Sump-P...QQcmdZViewItem

First I want to say that I really like your setup - great job on the stand. It will look fantastic when you get it finished.
If a ASM G-3 will fit into your sump that is the skimmer that I would recommend. I have used one and they work great. The thing with the size of tank they are rated for I would cut that in half for this particular skimmer. Some manufacturers really over rate their skimmers and IMO ASM is one of them. Their close cousin Euroreef OTOH seems to under rate theirs a little. IMO you can't overskim a tank. It will only take out what is there to take out. I always overskim mine and I think it is a personal choice whether you choose to have a skimmer that is not really worked to capacity - but again it's just my opinion.

first of all thanks for the compliments. second, i get what your saying with the skimmer and it WILL fit in my sump and under my stand. should i go for this one? again, thanks for all the help

Well it's your tank and your decision. Research different skimmers and decide on which one will best suit you, your tank set up, and your budget. That is a good skimmer IMO and does a good job IMO. Others seem to prefer injections type skimmers but I have never tried one. If you are handy there are mods you can do to the ASM skimmers to make them skim even better - check out their website. Others have been very pleased with the Coralife Super Skimmer - another one you might want to research. At the end of the day it is your decision and your wallet!