280g Mixed Reef

xtreme · #1 10-28-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by christyf5

so the stand doesn't really need them then? Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to clarify for my own info

Nope, all the weight is distributed among the bottom frame. No need for a plywood bottom. Similar in design to metal stands.

christyf5 · #2 10-28-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by xtreme

Nope, all the weight is distributed among the bottom frame. No need for a plywood bottom. Similar in design to metal stands.

Cool! Thanks for the info.

Keep those pics coming!

lastlight · #3 10-28-2009, 01:52 AM

I still can't believe that sump cutout was all DIY...that's awesome.

I also love how tall these dang 280s are.

Oh and your electrical 'hub' behind the tank is scary haha!

xtreme · #4 10-28-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Oh and your electrical 'hub' behind the tank is scary haha!

Yeah, that was temporary. The was a partially finished bar sitting where the tank is now. The bar was wired, conveniently with 2 circuits, those where the wires from it.

xtreme · #5 10-28-2009, 02:03 AM

Ok here are some more pics. The tank transfer ended up being somewhat of a spur of the moment decision but it ended up going as smooth as you could ask for. Its easy when you have a fully functional tank sitting 10' away to transfer everything into.

Here's the 125 right before it came down:

xtreme · #6 10-28-2009, 02:05 AM

And a couple shots of everything a day or two after the transfer. Well not everything, there are still a lot of corals in my sump at this point.