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03-25-2012, 08:44 PM
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As for the cabinetry: It's one single piece of MDF. Took some moulding and glued it on to make the appearance of doors, drilled half way through on the back side and put 4 of these magnets in: http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pcs-N42-1...ht_2104wt_1141 We used carpenter glue to make the magnets stay where they were supposed to and placed them strategically to all 4 sides of the metal stand for maximum safety:  These magnets are a bit overkill but I will rarely need to go under the main display because my sump is in the basement. I also have a little one who gets involved with everything so I wanted something strong enough to keep him out until he's old enough to understand not to hang off of the handles and risk having the whole piece come crashing down on his head. Safety first! Anyway if anyone was interested in some of the magnets I have 5 left over. Hubby broke one testing the strength of them, it smashed into another magnet with such a force that is shattered. Watch your fingers when working with these! After the magnets were in and the glue dry I painted the cabinetry. I wanted a cream color to go with our kitchen cabinets which are directly across from the tank. It didn't turn out a very nice color so I redid it by mixing a slightly different color out of the original cream paint by adding some leftover paint from the main walls in the house and brushed it on sparingly. I then mixed another darker color and cut it with water to make it spread not as thickly. Brushed that color on too, and you can see the final result turned out kind of rustic looking. I like it, I'm happy. Total project cost for the cabinet piece was $65 not including the magnets or tools to cut it. The company that built our cabinets quoted us $700.00. Here's how the tank looks in the room:  Now we just need to finish the fireplace and the rest of the neverending home projects  Last edited by reefgirl189; 03-25-2012 at 08:51 PM. 
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03-25-2012, 10:44 PM
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That Is EXACTLY what I was planning!! Thanks for the post now I need to get to work (after skiing this week lol) I don't think there is overkill for the magnets you don't want it falling down or sliding ect. stronger the better (just a little more dangerous) how long did it take to get the magnets?
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags  My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca Last edited by subman; 03-25-2012 at 10:47 PM. Reason: add....add....speling....I love the edit button!!
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03-25-2012, 10:49 PM
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I am jealous of the Purple Tang, and Copper.
Looks fantastic, glad you upgraded from your "In Floor Sump" to the basement route I think this will pay off greatly in the future, and have alot less head aches!! Think you need a few more radions  $$
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03-25-2012, 11:03 PM
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What do you mean about the radion? Don't you think one is enough? I get a 6 foot spread with this baby! Haha yes more are on their way soon. For the record I'm getting by surprinsly well with only one of them. I might just get one more and leave it at two and save myself the extra money. We'll see. My main priority with this tank now is increasing the flow. I'd noticed I have far too many dead spots for my liking. I've ordered a few more goodies that should be arriving within the week to help me with that problem.
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03-29-2012, 12:13 AM
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Got a present in the mail today:
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03-29-2012, 12:17 AM
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yaw yaw.....das tunze is guut
....I love mine for the pointability and they are near bullet proof!.......good choice
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260g mixed reef, 105g sump, water blaster 7000 return, Bubble King SM 300 skimmer, Aqua Controller Jr, 4 radions, 3 Tunze 6055s,1 tunze 6065, 2 Vortech MP40s, Vortech MP20, Tunze ATO, GHL SA2 doser, 2 TLF reactors (1 carbon, 1 rowa). http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50034 . Tank Video here http://www.vimeo.com/2304609 and here http://www.vimeo.com/16591694
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03-29-2012, 12:18 AM
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Here are some tank shots. I'm only posting these on the condition that no one here is allowed to laugh at my photography skills:
Can't remember what this one is called but I have already seen some growth out of it:  Got this beauty from another canreefer (thanks for the trade Ron!):  Sunny Yellow Zoas:  Got this one free (lol wonder why? I still like it, it was one of my firsts  ): Delightful Palythoa from Australia:  Candy Cane Coral:  Eagle Eye zoas and radioactive green zoas: 
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03-29-2012, 12:26 AM
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I can't remember what these are called..? Armor of God or something...?
 Midnight Blue Zoas:    Still one of my faves Green and Red Brain:  New clown has got it all figured out:   Last edited by reefgirl189; 03-29-2012 at 12:37 AM.
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