Stand is looking good.
Is the section on the left going to be a storage cabinet?

The left side will house my ATO and 12 gallon reservoir. The right will hold my auto doser and chems on the bottom and the top I may try incorporate a space for electricals. This is undecided.

The electrical depends on space and safety.

Both undetermined. But the left is solid.

A picture is worth a thousand words...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...1FFA527C6F.jpg

I'm happy to say I measured well. It's perfect clearance and fit for my ATO.

The frame is complete. Not counting a little buffing and paint.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...B12324CD68.jpg

This is where the electrical panel will be attached...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...B10A807EB1.jpg

My clowns.... SA Vivid Fancy OCs. One of them anyhow. Just got the pair a couple days ago from BW. Beautiful little clowns. Not in the RBTA yet but they go close. currently residing in my holding tank until the 70 is rebuilt.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...B26C03462E.jpg

Frame 100% done and now for paint. Primer is done.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...D8524F68F5.jpg

Here is how I plan to attach panels. I drilled holes on the top frame and will use a peg/magnet system.

The top of the removable panel will have pegs to drop into the holes... The bottom will have "Rare Earth" magnets to hold it closed.

Can anyone help me out with some thoughts or opinions?

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...D85A5F4310.jpg

The new overflow box. Longer to accommodate my hands for cleaning. :razz:


http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...E5930D0AF0.jpg


Thanks Bob!

Progress
 

Ok after many delays this is where tonight ended.

Final "tear down"

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...0759D04473.jpg


Enter the new stand.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...07620FE550.jpg

Guess what. I passes rock bottom. The rebuild is officially in the upward direction.

Now I'm excited.

I still never got this is in. But this photo shows you the overflow upgrade.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...09E438EF3A.jpg

As you can see, the old box is almost impossible to access with the cross brace. The bigger box will allow access to remove algae or a fish if one gets in.

No worries.

Out with the old.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...09E438EF3A.jpg


In with the new!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...E94C98767C.jpg

Might even refill the tank tonight!

Nice upgrade Pat

Thanks to Codfather of course! He made the first one and my upgraded one! The new one will be much nicer for maintenance. A little more skimming too.

Shims cut. Will level the stand and reattach plumbing hopefully tonight.

I think might try fill her back up tonight!

Less talk, more action.
How's that overflow? Going to work for you?

Posted a pic above. Perfect. Can't wait to test it.

The fill begins.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...1099011379.jpg

Officially filled... AND running!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...2A2CF47C41.jpg

The new overflow box. Looks good.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...20934EEF71.jpg

Well today marks the first time the tank has seen light since the shut down. The rock is all in. Now to figure out my aquascape.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...D2ACE4BCE3.jpg

First run at the new aquascape. Any thoughts ?

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...D8A48BACD7.jpg

That looks nice. I have a thing for coves

Me too. Lol.

Thanks.

I like it Pat!

Thanks.


I think I'll test the parameters today. It's been running for about a month now.

A little clearer today.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...6EB284AF4B.jpg

My evergrow d120's LEDs are in. Picking up at the post after work.

With new lights, comes the need for a rack. I took a few suggestions, made minor changes and I will "retrofit" my Teklight Stand.

Stay tuned.

Cutting begins. Aluminum.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...0072C62F3E.jpg

Lights on!!!

This light looks fantastic!!!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...121562627E.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...121014F24F.jpg

At 50% power

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...280511BE02.jpg

Current stock list.

Yellow Tang
Melanurus Wrasse
Orange Back Wrasse
Royal Gramma
OC Clowns (bonded)
Neon Gobies (pair)

RBTA
Green Sinularia
Gorgonian

The current dinoflagellate issue

Before shots. From today.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...189F70F4C5.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...18A4765CBC.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...18AB69BC0E.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...18B1D898C1.jpg


Another thread of mine will document the battle.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=98919


Hopefully this crap disappears.

Progress. Two panels built. All oak. You will see the dowel system I developed for my panels. They pop into holes on the metal tube frame. Very quick to take them off.

I need the trim for them yet. I'll build all the panels first then trim them out, decoratively and to tie the panels together.

The holes for the pegs...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...D85A5F4310.jpg

The pegs...


http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...A911283695.jpg

The two completed sections....

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...A90AE33AE6.jpg

Added some seating.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...232AE12A2A.jpg

I like what you did with the peg design for the stand panels. I've been trying to figure out a good way to cover my sump area. Might have to do something along those lines.

How's the Dinos doing?

Thanks. Took some time to figure out how to make the panels. But they are fantastic.

The dinos... Just started attack two. With a higher dosage. From 17/ml every two days to 20ml.

The dinos are turning color to a brighter green. I hope this is a good sign.

Stand progress...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...psc580af08.jpg

The last panel is built. Decorative trim is next.


http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps48462859.jpg

Well happy to say, after a long year, the Dino's are almost beaten.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/u...pse6a421c4.jpg