Great job, nice build thread. Keep em' coming.

well picked up the Sump today and a few goodies,
the sump is 30x16x18 i didnt want to go with a big sump this time ,the main purpose behind the tnak this time if I do a water change i will just drain the sump and fill it and there I will have 20 -25 gal done alot more easier then tryign to take it out of the sump on the lower ground. this sump will be 18 " high off the ground and above that will be my ATS algae srubber compliments of DOug.
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oh ya these babies I have been wanting some of these bad boys I saw that Lando bought a pair of them and loved them so do what other reefers do .....
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and the adjustable sockets too.
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well i ahve a few more before I head back over to Afghanistan:sad: My wife wanted me to swap the tank over tomorrow, but I dont think I will have enough time to get it sorted out and well I love to but I dont want to rush this transfer since I will be gone a better part of 4 months. I hate to see if something happens if I'm gone. so I tried something different today I painted the tank a ocean blue and then I'm applying some lacquer paint to harde over it it will still have the blue on the inside. But the out side will be a solid black what so you guys think of it..

this is just 2 coats im going to put another 2-3 on its works great with not peeling either you can see the blue on the inside too I think it's pretty slick.http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...d/DSC04338.jpg
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and I installed the egg crate too. its getting there
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and oh ya i built the sump stand, after building it I notiiced that it was to tall so i had to cut off 6 " off the legs:redface:
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There will be a wall dividing the fish room and the laundry room with 36" louver doors just off to the right of the sump that is where the Kalk reactor will be along with my shelving too.

Personally I prefer blue over black. My tank is blue also, though not quite as bright as yours. Anyway I think it looks great and I can't believe how quickly your build is going. Good job, man.

I really like that blue! Sorry you won't make your goal of switching it over before you go. Its still a super sweet build though!

Yes very nice! I can't believe the leave is over already. Stay safe buddy and thanks.

looking great. stay safe while your way.

well the reno guy was over to start on the basement for me , got the door frame and a few other things to give it the open look. and I thought that this would excite , and it did a floor drain just for me.:mrgreen: and I can't believe it im getting happy about a floor drain
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its getting there

well some updates from Afghanistan for ya reefer's there in Canada

here is the rec room starting to take shape with the paint on the walls where the tank is the color really makes the tank stand out IMO.........

dont mind the hanging light there is a new one going in and i hav a 4 foot flouresnat light for the fish rrom too, along with i bought a wireless ceiling fan and dimmable pot lighting for the rec room.
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lots to do yet new carpet has to go in the baseboards and french doors too
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oh ya one of my relaxing toys
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Nice..... Look'n good.
But I'm not sure if that's a smile on your wifes face or a hurry up and get this done look LOL

Keep the pics coming

J