68 Gallon Rimless Reef Build

[zhasan]

Alright folks so I finally got some time to post an update!

My build took a big halt by the end of October because I went down to Mexico just before I started my new job. Came back from vacation and started work right after and didn't step foot in my garage for about 3 weeks.

But then I finally got caught up with things and slowly started painting the stand. Finally its all done!! well atleast enough for me to move on with other things.

Here are some pics... I have a LOT of questions in my mind at the moment that I'll be posting after the pics.. I hoping to come up with some solutions this weekend so I can get going right after new years!!

Here is the stand in its final resting place!


Side view!


RO/DI Water mixing station



0 TDS!

[zhasan]

So photobucket is not back with a new site layout... so here are the pics of the stand build thus far!

Left side - Big opening for me to be able to work on the skimmer and whatever else will go on this side of the sump



Full open front for easy access to the sump and fuge area



Right side - Big opening for me to access all electrical stuff.. I'm thinking about making a small electrical cabinet on this side to keep it all almost completely away from water. It depends on how much space is left after I hook up my external pump and other things.



Another view



Installed the braces on top for the added support



Here is the top, made out of 1/2" MDF with the cut out for the overflow and return pipes



Right side with top on with 1/2 moulding work done - Ran out of the moulding pieces.



Left side with top on with complete moulding work done.



Another view showcasing the front and left side.. ofcourse not all finished yet with the mouldings.

[mohammadali]

Originally Posted by kien

not everyone likes to eat wood. Just sayin'.

your dad sitting there like a boss

[zhasan]

Originally Posted by spit.fire

Put an elbow on it facing down, or even just a strainer should help

Yeah I Was thinking of doing the same. I'll grab it on my way home from work and see how that changes things.

Originally Posted by mohammadali

your dad sitting there like a boss

Lol... Yep!

[zhasan]

I'm also thinking about increasing the gap b/w the baffles for the bubble breaker. The water seems to go over top it if I open the drain valve more than 1/2 turn

I left about 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch gap b/w them. Is that less than the optimum gap?

[lastlight]

really nice work on that stand! looks like you really lucked out on the package sale it's all quality stuff which is half the battle.

[zhasan]

Originally Posted by lastlight

really nice work on that stand! looks like you really lucked out on the package sale it's all quality stuff which is half the battle.

Thank you very much! It took a long time but I'm satisfied to have it sit inside my living room and not look tacky!

Yeah, I think I have everything I need... Maybe a few too many things. It's just a matter of getting this sump working right and get the cycle going!