Parker's 265 Build - Thread Retired

Parker · #1 06-09-2009, 04:37 PM

Good point, my plan was to use a stainless hinge. I'm not sure if I'm going to use stainless screws or just throw a dab of silicone on them to keep them from rusting.

I didn't think about having enough light to work in the tank while the lights are up. That's something I'll need to address. Maybe I'll throw a couple of pot lights in the ceiling.

Parker · #2 06-21-2009, 11:58 PM

I started to do a bit of aqua scape, my wife REALLY likes the look of the rock and foam reef she's seen so I'm going to give it a shot.

Here's a pick of one of the panels in the early stages. I think I need to use more rock and pack it denser then fill the gaps in between.. I'll follow this panel all the way through and see how it turns out.. I zip-tied the rocks on then filled the gaps with foam, let it set then knocked most of it down with a wire wheel on my angle grinder. Once it dries all the way through I'll sculpt it a little more with my drill and dremel.

Again I'm not all the happy with it so far, but we'll see.

Parker · #3 09-12-2009, 04:08 AM

Haven't had much to report these days.. the summer has kept me pretty busy. I did get my Apex ordered and delivered - With UPS as the transit company It's a wonder the thing showed up at all, but that's another story.

The Apex is a pretty cool unit, I'm just diving into the programing of this thing.. If I get the code right I might be able to get this thing to bring me a beer! I have two more EB8's on order, I'll have to wait for those to arrive before I can put this thing to use.

Anyway, here's a pic, I know it's not a true update unless there's a picture!

Sorry for being so blurry, I used my cell phone.

JDigital · #4 09-12-2009, 04:21 AM

Oh sweet... you will have to give us a good review of the new apex! That's what I'm thinking of going with on my big tank build.

lastlight · #5 09-12-2009, 06:33 AM

Oh no.

One of the three...posting updates! I am so feeling the pressure right now.

Slick looking unit there I really like how that looks.

So the water you have in the tank is SALT water? If it's not I'd say I'm keeping up just fine =)

Parker · #6 09-12-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Oh no.

One of the three...posting updates! I am so feeling the pressure right now.

Slick looking unit there I really like how that looks.

So the water you have in the tank is SALT water? If it's not I'd say I'm keeping up just fine =)

Ha! Your safe, it's only fresh water, well actually it's empty now so I've taken a step backwards.

lastlight · #7 09-12-2009, 05:24 PM

Ooooohhh

I've had fw in mine for a couple months off and on. My goal is mold in the house before the reef!

JDigital · #8 09-12-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Oh no.

One of the three...posting updates! I am so feeling the pressure right now.

Who are the "three" you speak of? or i guess, who are the other 2 of 3?...

Parker · #9 09-13-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Who are the "three" you speak of? or i guess, who are the other 2 of 3?...

Delphinus
Lastlight
Myslef

Just because we all have pretty slow builds.. we post an update to our threads every couple months or so.... we aren't in a race.