185g Deep Reef Build

[Blue World Aquariums]

Originally Posted by Mike-fish

what are you guys doing for corrosion protection on the lift

The lift is made of aluminum and steel components. We've powder-coated everything we can, and the only tapped holes are in aluminum components. Our concern is with the exposed steel in the bearings, the bearing rails (the body of the rail you see in the video is aluminum), and the internals of the actuator. Our plan for corrosion protection of these components is splash protection, ventilation, and regular lubrication and maintenance. The design is such that all components can be removed and serviced while the aquarium is against a wall.

[ScubaSteve]

Damn dude, this is a nutty build. I love it! One day when I'm not a poor grad student (t-minus 1 year) I'm totally doing a build like this. I love the detail with the actuator board. And here I thought I was the only one anal enough to design my own circuit boards...

[Blue World Aquariums]

Originally Posted by mseepman

Very awesome! Seems so smooth. Looking forward to all the details on this build.

It's buttery smooth...and that was a necessity with this build. We had to make a minor design change after our first trial and the cost was more than originally planned.... but overall I am really pleased!

[Blue World Aquariums]

Canopy lift controller front panel artwork

[Blue World Aquariums]

Here's the start of the canopy lift control box.

[ScubaSteve]

Sexy!

[Mike-fish]

........ and whats the budget look like for this one

[Dive_dry]

look-in good I know I will be pick-in your brain when i start my tank room

[Blue World Aquariums]

I did not realize how geeky this was going to be until now!!





Laser etching to come! lol. I might decide to change the wiring to all blue so it doesn't look so toy-like.

[Borderjumper]

Sweet! Anything with that many lights HAS to be cool!