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Old 01-16-2006, 07:43 PM
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You could also try expoxy in the bottom with sand mixed in and sprinkled on. Thats what I did. I have the sandbed look with the BB benefits.

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Old 01-19-2006, 03:19 AM
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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
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Old 01-23-2006, 12:36 AM
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ok so here is the framed stand.

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???
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Looks good!
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Old 01-23-2006, 01:23 AM
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Ya now were talking when is the water coming in there anyways ....




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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
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Old 01-23-2006, 03:35 AM
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IMO go with as large a skimmer as will fit and that you can afford. ASM skimmers work really well and are reasonable.
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