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03-13-2011, 05:20 PM
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Alright well another bunch of updates but where to start?
I got the overflow grate installed and they turned out alright. Im happy with them but I found my 1st mistake. I build the return line to clear the glass part of the overflow without taking into consideration the overflow grate. Ofcourse its glued already so I had to build a new one. DOH!   Next I found a take I can use as a sump. So yesterday I went out and got all the glass I needed to make the baffles. Unfortunatly I forgot to take a picture of the tank before I ripped the bracing off.     Now that the tank is all cleaned up its time to put in the glass. This will be the shelf my sock holder will sit on.  Wall for the frag section and the beginning of the baffles  The completed Sump  Now to cut the hole in the shelf for the filter sock 
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03-13-2011, 05:25 PM
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I also got the lumber for the canopy.
 I think I built it a little tall. The Its only 18" high but I think I should have gone 14-16 high.  Next weekend I want to skirt in the stand and canopy with some nicer wood. I plan on staining it dark to match the furniture. Hopfully lastlight will chime in here on this one. I want to use his idea for the stand doors so they slide open. I would like to do the same with the canopy doors as well. What did you use to do this?
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03-13-2011, 10:14 PM
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Looking Great Ryan! You don't waste any time!
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03-14-2011, 06:29 PM
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Well as some of you already know I may as well fill the rest of you in with an update.
IT IS ALIVE!! Live rock added to start the cycle. No I just need to find a skimmer and we will be in good shape.  
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03-17-2011, 03:50 AM
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Sorry for the long past due thank you. Thanks for the compliments. Lots has happened in the past few days. The tank cycles (hurray for keeping liverock in sterilite containers alive), I did a little rearranging but not much. Im thinking another 30 pounds and I should be good. Im pretty happy with how the left side is sitting but I want a piece or two more to finish off the end.
  And a couple FTS 
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03-13-2011, 05:32 PM
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looking good. nice pics and info...keep her going..
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03-13-2011, 07:36 PM
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Thank you for all the compliments guys. I think the next step now is a J&L order for some Loc-Line, heaters and a thermometer.
So this morning I did all the plumbing on the tank. I was a little worried at first when it finally noticed the 1.5" overflow line was right between my return and my pump. Well a little work with a 90 degree mpt x barb and some 1" vinyl hose and we have all the plumbing done. Bottom End  Top side  Full Shot 
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