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Old 01-07-2011, 05:37 AM
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Very cool skimmer. I'm looking forward to seeing more on this build. AO always seemed to make very nice looking tanks.
Thanks for tagging along! I'm not too sure why AO went under but I hope it wasn't because they had problems with their tanks lol.

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Those anchor bolts always scare me. They hold x number of pounds but raising and lowering a light how many times...when you bring it down you're putting more than the light's weight on the ceiling each time I'd imagine. Those make me nervous and you've got a lot of money floating over an open top tank. I'd invest in that stud finder, install a wood strip and mount to it!
Funny you say that. My buddy came by today and that's what we came up with. He's got a stud finder for me. I figured the wood strip is the best way to centre the light since I can't count on the studs to work out perfectly even for me. Just need to make it look half decent so the wife doesn't give me an earfull.
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Old 01-07-2011, 05:53 AM
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length of thick decorative wood trim from home depot perhaps? Trouble would be finishing the ends tho.
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Old 01-07-2011, 06:15 AM
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Great start on your build.....definitely unique dimensions.

Looks great so far
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Old 01-07-2011, 04:35 PM
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I think I may try to attempt something similar to this project - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/f...ct-2009-076138

I'll have to find some type of glossy white paint.
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