SHF's & BC Mosaic's new 220g Starphire system

lastlight · #1 08-23-2010, 09:55 PM

Really nice job with the towers. They look really good as is but I imagine those will be boss for coral mounting location/variety.

That's one heck of a long span for those 6 foot 2x4s is it not?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 08-23-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Really nice job with the towers. They look really good as is but I imagine those will be boss for coral mounting location/variety.

That's one heck of a long span for those 6 foot 2x4s is it not?

Those are two 2x3s and 1 2x6 for each 6' span. The planks are all glued and screwed together for extra stength. Altogether, the beams are roughly equivalent to 4x6 beams, so more than adequate. I tend to over-engineer everything I build, especially big fish stands. It would hold the weight of my Honda CRV no problem

lastlight · #3 08-23-2010, 10:21 PM

Well I want a pic of that =)

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #4 08-23-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Well I want a pic of that =)

In the close up pic of the sump & stand, you can se the two stacked 2x3s & they are glued & screwed onto a 2x6 inside.

lastlight · #5 08-24-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

In the close up pic of the sump & stand, you can se the two stacked 2x3s & they are glued & screwed onto a 2x6 inside.

No I meant the Honda up on your stand!

Delphinus · #6 08-24-2010, 03:49 AM

Old CRV or new CRV? The older ones are much smaller and it won't be anywhere near as impressive.

Tank and in particular the aquascape looks great man.

Lance · #7 08-24-2010, 04:10 AM

Looks great Anthony!
On the back left side of the tank there is what looks like some Monti Cap growing. Are they covering a return line or PH?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #8 08-26-2010, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Old CRV or new CRV? The older ones are much smaller and it won't be anywhere near as impressive.

Tank and in particular the aquascape looks great man.

Sorry, old CRV. With this addiction, do you really think I could afford a new CRV?

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #9 09-23-2010, 07:48 AM

Well for those who didn't read my other thread, this tank cracked (front pane) Monday, Sept. 6th around midnight and dumped a tonne of sw all over our floors and carpets & loveseat.

Thanks to my very good & generous friend, Chin Lee, I now have his old 165g painted & resealed and ready to be reincarnated as the replacement tank for the busted 220g.

I will start a new tank journal thread when I have time to keep track of this new build.

Anthony