Canada Corals 45G SPS Build Thread *Pics*

[saltdog]

Originally Posted by xenon

Will do!

I would have more progress if I had everything on hand. I had to order a bunch of stuff online and its all scheduled to land on Friday.

It will be just like Christmas...lol

[Rice Reef]

I'm tagging along too!

[xenon]

I finally got the panels and door mounted today. It took me a while because I wanted to find a way to have the side panels removable.

I ended up using IKEA kitchen doors to skin the aluminum frame. I bolted on some 3/4" thick PVC strips to the metal frame so that I could have something to screw into.

I originally purchased 3 wood panels but it was looking too heavy. I decided to use glossy white for the sides and wood for the front door.

The sump I custom designed is now built. I am going to pick it up tomorrow afternoon.

[lastlight]

all edges we can see look factory. did you have to cut those panels anywhere? love it.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by lastlight

all edges we can see look factory. did you have to cut those panels anywhere? love it.

No cutting was necessary.

The panels are 24"x30" and that is the same dimensions I built the stand.

[shrimp]

Looks great, just don't forget about a chiller, you will need it.

[xenon]

Originally Posted by shrimp

Looks great, just don't forget about a chiller, you will need it.

Yep. Looking at the new Teco TK-500 chillers that were recently released.

http://www.tecous.com/chillers/tk-500/

[xenon]

I got a power switch to keep the electrical organized.

My lighting will be on a separate circuit because this power strip can only handle a total of 1800w. I had to drill some holes so that I could mount it to the aluminum profile.





Now I am on to aquascaping. I got some Caribsea Life Rock because I don't want to wait 12 months for coraline to cover the rock.



I am drilling the rocks with a 3/8" masonry bit for some 3/8" acrylic rods to stack rocks on-top each other.

[xenon]

Got some goodies today.

The only thing missing is the sump and I can't find a builder that has time to do it quickly!!!

***first world problems... lol