Need reference pics of finished stands

[james1990]

I'm lucky enough to have a really talented millworker build my stand and canopy for my new 150 build. He told me to bring in some reference pictures to give him an idea of what I want.

Google search just brought up aquarium manufacturer stands and raw DIY plans.

I'm looking for finished stands to get an idea of what to have him do. I'm putting T5s in the canopy so I'm looking for a solution for that.

He's building it tomorrow so please post pics!

 

[KathyC]

I was impressed when I saw this one..post # 27 has good pics
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/140746-crox99s-255g-tank.html

 

[james1990]

That's funny you posted that. I took a screen shot of the same stand. Thank you.

Any ideas how to mount my ATI T5 in a canopy? I know heats the issue I plan on having vents on both sides and the top. I need to be able to get in the tank as well as change the height

 

[Jaftica]

Be careful mounting an ati fixture inside a canopy, no matter what I did to try and keep it cool it still ran very warm, i have the dimmable sunpower, it would actually start shutting itself down due to high temps. I had holes on the top, and airflow through the sides, even tried fans. Just my experience with it that's all.

 

[ReefMonkey13]

There is a gigantic thread in RC . . some of the stands are incredible. Here is the link:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1688446

Good Luck

 

[james1990]

First hand experience is awesome, maybe I'm under estimating how hot they get. I have the 8 bulb powermodule. I was planning on getting something more significant then PC fans on one end, and then use AC ducting on the other going through the wall into the filtration room. making the light similar to the in line lights that are used for indoor gardening. They have small 4 inch in line fans used for the same purpose as well.

 

[Jaftica]

Just keep an eye on the bulb temps, get yourself one of those laser thermometers that you can point at the bulbs and get a reading, if the bulbs get to hot they significantly lose there par. I had 6" fans bringing fresh air in, and big fans exhausting the hot air out.

 

[james1990]

And that Still wasn't enough?! What did you end up doing? Would you have any pics of the canopy

 

[Jaftica]

I got rid of the canopy

 

[Jaftica]

 

[roc5288]

My buddy is building this one for me right now. This stand will be for my 60g rimless.

 

[roc5288]

Issue withyou uploading pic.

 

[roc5288]

Here you go. Sorry tapatalk.

 

[james1990]

I love the molding its really elegant.

I saw this one and I like how the canopy folds back

 

[wonderballz]

Do a search for bueller. He does awesome work. In my Sig, I have a link to my 40 Breeder stand that I built.

 

[Jaftica]

Do a search for bueller. He does awesome work. In my Sig, I have a link to my 40 Breeder stand that I built.

That's who built that canopy I had, it was built awesome

 

[strgazr27]

120 Stand and canopy I built in 2 coats of primer

Pics of my 60 Cube Stand and Canopy build can be seen here on Page 1 and 2

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/144129-60-cube-sump-room-build-finally.html

 

[RJS8540]

Just a couple I have built.

 

[tttony]

Here's a few I've done

Maple wood

 

[tttony]

Oak 300 gallon

Oak