badAZZlars' 125 sps reef build (Updated FTS)

[Oxymoron]

Originally Posted by badAZZlars

I run them on reef crest "random" mode at 70%. On occasion I'll switch to short pulse to get some wave action going at 80% and the constant on off can be a bit annoying but you get used to it. The loudest part of my tank right now when all the lights are on is the light fans. Overall with my setup I'm happy with how quiet it is.

Nice, happy to hear this. Looking forward to pics.

[rburns24]

Glad the frag order turned out well. Looking forward to picson the weekend.

[badAZZlars]

Well i'm a little late posting the latest pics, I tend to get lazy with posts. But here are some mediocre pics of the frags I got from fragalot. Out of the 27 I ordered I lost 1 and the rest seems to be doing well.

I really need a macro lens, i've already got the good camera (canon 40d) but I struggle with my current lens to get anything decent.


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[The Grizz]

Those look like half decent frags and to only lose one is no bad either. Tanks lookin good Mike.

[badAZZlars]

Here are some pics of the facade and how its held on for Oxy

Magnets are rare earth magnets and you can get them from Lee Valley. They come with a receiver that you counter sink into the wood and then the magnet slides in.

In this one you can see how the magnet is counter sunk into the wooden panel. They site pretty much flush with the wood surface and then attach to the stand from here.

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This pics shows the edge how the front panel extends over the side panels. All panels are independent of each other.

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Pics of the back of the front main panel. It had 6 magnets holding it in place two on each side and two that attach to the center brace of the stand.

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[fishytime]

27 frags!.....holy crap!.......there was a roll of the dice....glad to hear it all did well....looks like you got some sweet stuff

[The Grizz]

What type of wood was used for the panel? Very nice and tight, love the color too.

[badAZZlars]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

What type of wood was used for the panel? Very nice and tight, love the color too.

Thanks Greg I'm really happy with how it turned out. The wood is maple.

[badAZZlars]

Originally Posted by fishytime

27 frags!.....holy crap!.......there was a roll of the dice....glad to hear it all did well....looks like you got some sweet stuff

Yeah I was pretty relieved when they showed up healthy. Had to get at least 24 for the free shipping though

[Oxymoron]

Originally Posted by badAZZlars

Here are some pics of the facade and how its held on for Oxy

Awesome thanks alot for that,
I can now visualize the whole thing alot better.
It turned out really nice and the color is just perfect.