MstgKillr's Oceanic Ultimate 156 Build.

[MstgKillr]

I just picked up my new Oceanic Ultimate Series 156 Reef Ready. Detail and pic update soon.

[Rock Anemone]

Sounds exciting! Cannot wait to see! Keep us posted with tons of pics!

[Mishap]

Awesome, I can't wait to see one of these filled with a nice reef! Starfire rocks

[MstgKillr]

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[drummereef]

Sounds like a fun build. Looking forward to updates. :)

[costa13]

Nice looking tank. This is the same size tank I just got.LOL Here is my build thread link http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=9611023#post9611023

[shag26272]

I really like the dimensions on that thing, should be nice

[MstgKillr]

The next step is to figure out which stand and canopy I will be using. I have a few different options.

R&J aquatics Extreme Series. Does anyone have any experience with this company and product? I already have a price quote of $1118 from my LFS.
http://www.rjaquatics.com/products/xtreme.html

BRI Aquatic Cabinets. Obviously the BRI is higher quality and more expensive. Is it worth the price difference?
http://aquariumcabinets.net/html/signature__60_by_24.html

Build it myself. I don't have too much experience but I could probably do it if I took my time. I would definitely have to buy a table saw and router which would add to the cost.

Anyone have any input.

[MstgKillr]

156 Gallon Oceanic Ultimate Aquarium
Stock # 37076 (This is the new series from Oceanic)
Starphire Front Glass
Quality Heavyweight Glass
Beveled Front Glass
Precision Polished Edges
Lifetime Warranty
Black Silicone
Black Background
Two Overflows

[mwwhite]

We don't have any experience yet but we like the Extreme series from R&J.... We have ordered one with a cherry finish for a 150.

Can't wait till it comes in.

Oh and the price was 805.00.

PM us and we can compare notes. It may be the difference in dimensions. We'll also let you know where we ordered it from.

Thanks

[Jeremy Blaze]

I have used many RJ stands and canopies. They are well built. Much heavier duty than Perfecto or All Glass stands.

[triggerfreak]

Wow nice. If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for your new tank? That is the exact size that i am going to be upgrading to this summer.

[MstgKillr]

I had some 2x4's and 2x6's from a previous project so I thought I would start the stand and see how it went. I am not for sure if I can build it, if not I can always buy one.

Here is what I got so far.
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As you can see I used (2) 2x6's and (2) 2x4's in each corner. I also used (2) 2x6's for the back center brace. I was doing pretty good until my countersink broke.

Do you think I need a center brace for the front?

[MstgKillr]

I paid right around a grand for the tank.

[MstgKillr]

Here are some update pics. Still not done yet, but the batteries died on my cordless drill.

Comments welcomed.

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[drummereef]

Holy tank of a stand. :) That sucker looks solid. :thumbsup: