Parker's 265 Build - Thread Retired

Parker · #1 06-08-2009, 03:12 PM

We have water in the tank!

That 65wx2 CF fixture doesn't light up the tank to well.

The tank isn't quite full, the return holes at the top of the overflow are supposed to be 3/4" but they don't fit. The returns and drains are running but only in the overflow box. I have one small leak at a union that I have to take care of but other then that everything looks good.

I got power to the electrical cabinet:

lastlight · #2 06-08-2009, 04:08 PM

Ok that is some SERIOUSLY clean plumbing! Not a spot of primer to be seen! Taking your time is all the rage. Looks great =)

JDigital · #3 06-08-2009, 06:36 PM

Ohhh its coming along nicely!

Boomboy · #4 06-09-2009, 01:12 AM

so purty, looks great. love the bookcases and everything with it. this tank looks great even without the rocks in there. cant wait to see this puppy full. its been a long time since your first tank.

Parker · #5 06-09-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Ok that is some SERIOUSLY clean plumbing! Not a spot of primer to be seen! Taking your time is all the rage. Looks great =)

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Ohhh its coming along nicely!

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Originally Posted by Boomboy

so purty, looks great. love the bookcases and everything with it. this tank looks great even without the rocks in there. cant wait to see this puppy full. its been a long time since your first tank.

Thanks Guys.. I've been trying to not rush anything and get it done right the first time. But I have to say it's getting harder and harder now that there is water in the tank. So far I'm resisting the urge to throw some sand and rock in there.

Parker · #6 06-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Here is a mostly complete picture of the light rack, I still need to add a couple of cross braces to square and strengthen everything up. I'm going to mount it directly to the wall behind the tank with a piano hinge so I can raise it up out of the way.

fishytime · #7 06-09-2009, 04:23 PM

The light rack looks good...are you sure about the piano hinge?....they are made from low grade metals and will rust extremely quickly...also not sure that with the rack flipped up 90 degrees to the tank, that you will have enough light to work in the tank?