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you need to put together the measurements along each rail so that they can make the cuts accurate. all they will want to see is the part they will be making. look on their site and get the measurement of the connector pieces and add that to you drawing measurements total and give them the type of material you want for what section.

i made a designed using Google sketchup made the measurements, sent it to them via email and they cut it for me and packed it very well with labels. i then just used a rubber mallet and put it together.

Thanks, My original plan was to skin it too, but I got use to the industrial look. Still need to add the t5 to finish up the fixture. Not sure if you can see it in the pictures but mine are on rails too so it can slide out to maintain and clean. I used a pocket door kit for mine.

You can also look up 8020 t-slot aluminum on eBay to for another type of light weight framing for your lights

Inevo, nice build. Do you have any plans to raise the fixture any? Are you worried about condensation or corrosion building up on your fixture being that it's right on top of the water? This was my build using EZ Tube for my MH back in 2012. It is still currently in use while waiting for my LEDs to come so I can do my build for it.

i'll have to check but i use a mesh type which i like better than the felt type. I have to change out every 2-3 days or when it starts to over flow. i flip them inside out and rinse in hot water and hang dry

a glass 220 empty alone is pretty heavy. if you are going to take all that out you might as well take the sand out too and just do it right the first time. I don't think the carpet sliders will hold up to the weight of the sand, tank, sump and stand and will probably just crush.

4 boxes of IO please

I like you currently have red bugs in my system. I am totally disappointed as I thought I have done everything to keep this from happening. I have dipped every coral I bought but one type of dipping does not kill or remove all pest. I have ordered the interceptor spectrum and currently in my first cycle of three to clear my tank. I have been doing a lot of research on the net and RC and opinions from others and I will start using the Bayer dip as this seems to be the one that kills all. I have notified those that have bought corals from me a few weeks back to check and make sure that they too have dipped their corals and or quarantined them. It is up to us who buy frags to make sure we dip or quarantine our frags to keep this from happening in our systems but pest always find a way. I'm not sure who I got them from and not blaming anyone but myself for not being more diligent about pest control but I can assure you I will dip and quarantine. Good luck in your fight with the red bugs.

Great start and every things looking good. i would suggest you mount your electronics outside of the hood as the evaporation and humidity could cause premature corrision on the electronics components and connections.

the last time i had to use my generator i used a plactic folding table as a cover and on the sides used a tarp to keep blowing rain from the generator and electrical connectors. In the last 10 years or so i have only ran it 4 times.

basically yes, you will need to put 2x4 back depending on how you frame the opening put the dry wall back and mud it sand and paint.

looks like your good to go. The tube is a stancion to support the I-beam which is supporting the Floor above. the 2x4 supports the drywall/wall. you can cut what you need and frame around your tank dimensions.

their diet consists mostly of algae they are herbivores

100 gal 75 gal 40 breeder - current 20 cube 220 gal - current 5 for me