dfloydvt February 4, 2018 Share February 4, 2018 (edited) Let the new adventures begin. Picked up a Marineland 250dd. Working with Ben A to get stand and canopy built. Official build will start in March after renovations to townhouse are completed.Equipment list looking to do. Some items already picked up. Any suggestions are welcomedWave line dc12000 pumpApex4 - Radion Xr30w Pro2 - Apex WAV2 - 500 watt titanium heaterTrigger Systems Emerald 39 sump Aquamaxx EM300 Skimmer Edited March 20, 2018 by dfloydvt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 3, 2018 Author Share March 3, 2018 about 3 weeks away from beginning set up. Got most of the big items for this build, just need to order new heaters. Very excited to see how the stand and canopy that Ben A is building turns out especially after seeing some of his work. Here is my non artist sketch of what looking at doing. Floor to ceiling design with bar on front. Any suggestions or advice is more than welcomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 20, 2018 Author Share March 20, 2018 The fun begins this weekend Ben A has wood cut for stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 24, 2018 Author Share March 24, 2018 few more pics from stand build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 26, 2018 Author Share March 26, 2018 Big thanks to BenA for the work done so far on the stand. Pictures doesn't do his work justice Also Thank you to Jeff(Linkfalcon) for doing the plumbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 26, 2018 Author Share March 26, 2018 Up and running, water starting to clear up. Light rig is temporary until canopy and rest of stand are ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben A March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 Glad you were able to get the lights hung. Any issues with the bar top or frame? I think its going to look really sharp once I finish the canopy and skin the frame, jelouse of it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 26, 2018 Author Share March 26, 2018 So far so good Ben. Seems to be secured and not going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 26, 2018 Share March 26, 2018 As always, Ben has provided some exceptional carpentry. I think you're right, the hood will seal the deal. Can you walk all the way around this tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 26, 2018 Author Share March 26, 2018 As always, Ben has provided some exceptional carpentry. I think you're right, the hood will seal the deal. Can you walk all the way around this tank? There is about 14” behind the tank to work behind. Wish had a little more but can fit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt March 28, 2018 Author Share March 28, 2018 Everything seems to be doing good after transfer. Here’s a short video https://youtu.be/whcEYjm3FU8 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 8, 2018 Author Share April 8, 2018 Canopy and stand wrap should be finished soon. Until then here’s an updated video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpu933k April 8, 2018 Share April 8, 2018 Wow, great selection of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 8, 2018 Author Share April 8, 2018 Wow, great selection of fish. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 Looks great. What are the tank dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 9, 2018 Author Share April 9, 2018 Looks great. What are the tank dimensions? Thank you. 60 x 27 x 36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xabo April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 Looks nice. How high are your lights mounted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 9, 2018 Author Share April 9, 2018 Looks nice. How high are your lights mounted? They are about 12-14” above. Just on a temporary pvc stand until canopy is finished Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt502 April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 3 foxfaces (love the magnificent), 3 yellow tangs and a purple tang all getting along? Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 9, 2018 Author Share April 9, 2018 Thank you so far so good fingers crossed stays that way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 20, 2018 Author Share April 20, 2018 Canopy is almost finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 24, 2018 Share April 24, 2018 This is already a boss tank, looking forward to seeing the final trim and hood added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 24, 2018 Author Share April 24, 2018 This is already a boss tank, looking forward to seeing the final trim and hood added. Thank you sir Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 30, 2018 Author Share April 30, 2018 Canopy build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfloydvt April 30, 2018 Author Share April 30, 2018 Ben A does phenomenal work, here is the finished canopy. Stand wrap should be ready in a few weeks to complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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