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04/26/2009, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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Where $50 got me - the official Wiz build
Hey all, Wiz in the house with something to talk about! So as some of you know i get a super sweet deal on a 125 gallon tank. What does it mean? Upgrade! Here is my thread and i hope many follow along. No need to read when pics say a 1000 words.
The 75 before the move (making way!): Ripped and moved: Currently: The Beast: This is for now and i will be updating and detailing as long as i am working. Thanks for viewing! Wiz
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04/26/2009, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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really hope your gonna skin that stand. LOL. Good luck and peaceful switchover.
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04/26/2009, 07:46 PM | #3 | |
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04/26/2009, 08:51 PM | #4 |
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you still going to need that reflector?
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04/26/2009, 08:54 PM | #5 |
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I would look into reworking that stand..... the legs should be between the top rim and the base, not behind them.... If you wanted to you could also do the top and the legs with 2X6's and get rid of the center brace all together....
The way you have it now the weight of everything is being placed on the glue and screws connecting the legs and the top rim, you want the load to be dispersed from the top plate, down the legs to the base... You should have 2 boards glued (titebond III) and screwed together to make a "L" to go between the top and bottom plate and then you put a nailing board behind them also glued and screwed to make sure it all stays straight. the nailing board in back should be shorter than the distance to the top and bottom plate though so it cant put more stress on a corner of the tank by not letting it sit perfectly flat. This is before I put the cross braces into my tank but you can see the boards to make the "L" and the nailing board behind it that is slightly shorter than the distance between the top and the base... You can also look into the DIY section for rocket engineers plans to get a feel for the "L" and nailing strips... Im sure youre going to really enjoy the extra 2' of tank though. |
04/26/2009, 09:39 PM | #6 |
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mystery-no sorry already found one for a sweet price too.
Cobra-thanks for the tip, let me look into that and see if I can redo the stand, I let my dad start it without my consent, grrr
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04/26/2009, 10:02 PM | #7 | |
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05/05/2009, 01:58 PM | #8 |
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Progress:
Started Cycling (man is it a drag ): More to come (finishing up the stand and canopy to paint)
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05/05/2009, 02:15 PM | #9 |
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looking good!
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05/05/2009, 02:52 PM | #10 |
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So you're leaving the stand with the supports like that ???
You're definitely braver than I am... I really hope nothing goes wrong with it.... Congrats on the new tank BTW.... |
05/05/2009, 02:58 PM | #11 | |
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Thanks! I'm really glad things are coming along well
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05/05/2009, 11:07 PM | #12 |
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Looking great, wiz! Glad to see it coming together.
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05/30/2009, 08:52 PM | #13 |
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Been awhile, time for an update.
Skinned: 1st coat of paint: Behold: Just completed... Return: Cycling is almost done with nitrates a bit high, yay!!!
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06/17/2009, 12:01 PM | #14 |
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So i moved everything a week again and things have been great!
Tank: Area: All doors open: Stand: Lights: Of course, the office:
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06/17/2009, 12:08 PM | #15 |
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what are those modules on your power stripe?
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06/17/2009, 12:10 PM | #16 |
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X-10's for my aquacontroller.
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06/17/2009, 12:32 PM | #17 |
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what's the 20G tank (covered) to the left under your stand?
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06/17/2009, 12:40 PM | #18 | |
hmmmmmm
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06/17/2009, 12:42 PM | #19 |
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ahh makes sense
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06/17/2009, 03:08 PM | #20 |
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Yep 10 gal top-off tank with kalk in it.
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06/17/2009, 03:11 PM | #21 |
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you put your kalk in it?
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06/17/2009, 03:15 PM | #22 |
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I'm skeptical of the $50 cost... Looks great!
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06/17/2009, 03:20 PM | #23 | |
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06/17/2009, 04:59 PM | #24 |
hmmmmmm
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$50 was for the tank only right Wiz. I got a used 125 with stand and light for $150 so I can see someone getting one for even cheaper. You just have to be looking on the right site at the right time. lol
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