Building a full Setup...Part 1

[atnixon]

A pic of the reducing bit i put on the end of two of the 45 deg elbow to slow the flow out of the first two outlets....

Understand what i mean now bleedingthought?

Niko

 

[bleedingthought]

Ah, ok. That makes sense now, Niko! Everything looks good. Your pictures are too big, though.

 

[atnixon]

tell me about it...i even reduced them down...even though i post my pics on a uk reef site and they come out normal size...then post em on here and they is HUGE!!!!..

Sorry people, will try to rectify for future posts...

Glad ya understand me now bleedingthought....

Niko

 

[atnixon]

Just a little update...

Here is a couple of pics of the full diy build......finally...

Just got to put in my live rock that is finishing curing, should be ready nexy wednesday, so i can finish off my aqua-scaping like how i want it...

on the sump, i just need to top up with sand, stupid boy me did not buy enough....thick or what...when the extra sand has been put in, i can then chuck in some rock rubble and add some macro algae

Any feedback or constructive critisim is always welcome...

Heater will be moved to the sump after a few days when the temperature level has been nornalised..

Niko

P.S...The water level has been taken up to the top now aswell....

P.P.S...Remember, i am IT Manager, not a wood craftsman.....he he he he

 

[Anonymous]

Looks good Niko. Could you post a pic of the canopy with the front removed? I'm building a canopy as we speak and like your idea of a removable face.

 

[atnixon]

No problem matey...here you go..

Just to explain the inside a little...I have 4 80mm ( 8cm ) computer case fans all sucking in and the air escapes out through the holes in the back..

The shelf the halides sit on is hinged at the back so it can be lifted up at the front to give more access room in needed..Painted the area which the actual light shines in brilliant white gloss to give maximum light return into in the tank...The inside of the front lift off cover also is glossed in white so its all just like a white box inside....

Hope this helps a little buddy

Niko

 

[bleedingthought]

Looks good! I actually like how simple your stand looks with no moldings and all.

 

[atnixon]

Cheers for the comments Bleeding...

Yeah, am not a liker of things like mouldings and all the fancy trimmings...Plain and simple is the way i like it..It has its own character so i am happy with it mate...

Niko

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the post. I have a frame built but can't decide how to construct the front for access. My main problem is I'm using 1X12 inch pine and all boards I buy are or become warped, so without screwing in the face nothing will lie straight. FYI it will be ~24 inches tall (2 boards) 6 feet long and everything I think of for providing easy access from the front will look ghetto. I'm thinking heavily about your design incorperating triangular slides (if I understand your principals correctly) to lock the front in place, but the warp is strong with these boards. I'm starting to see the wisdom of using particle board.

 

[GuySmilie]

Any feedback is always appreciated....
Niko

Make the pictures bigger!
I can't see them 8O
Guy

 

[bleedingthought]

Any feedback is always appreciated....
Niko

Make the pictures bigger!
I can't see them 8O
Guy

What?!?! The pictures are perfect now!

By the way, :welcome:

 

[mr_X]

dude..that looks great! well done!

do the actinics block any noticable light from the halides?

 

[atnixon]

Hey there gud buddy...got to hear some feedback from you...thought you had dropped off the end of the world or something....

No mate, the actinics dont block any light from them at all..

When i have saved up some cash, i am gonna replace to two long actinic tubes with a couple of power compacts which i can mount better inside the hood...

Thanks for your feedback, from a fellow DIY science project man...

Niko

 

[mr_X]

haha. that, my friend, is no science project! i don't see a single clamp or piece of angle iron..LOL. :lol:

 

[atnixon]

ha ha ha...it is cleverly hidden by bits of wood...stuck on with woopy glue and my daughters pritt-stick....

Did you ever sort out the coverings for you diy build mate? last i remember you asked what peoples opinions were to cover the front and sides of it...

Niko

 

[mr_X]

na, not yet. i'm considering a major change fairly soon. new tank, new location...reef ready, so the diy stuff went on hold for a bit. i might end up doing a reef ready tank upstairs and a massive basement sump/fuge/frag tank. not sure yet...i'll keep you posted!

 

[atnixon]

ok mate...will keep my eyes peeled ..Just posted on your main thread...am sure all the corals will recover just fine mate...Does not look like any lasting damage done...

Niko

 

[NurseSmartyPants]

MASSIVE basement sump/fuge/frag tank?! I thought we were going with a smaller sump/fuge under the tank in the LR? <sigh> Must be that "I always want it bigger" guy thing! :roll:

 

[mr_X]

well...with your permission of course....sweety pie :wink:

 

[trido]

Yeah, am not a liker of things like mouldings and all the fancy trimmings...Plain and simple is the way i like it..It has its own character so i am happy with it

Niko

I build alot of cabinets etc... I like them ornate and simple depending on the house. I Really like your rounded lower cabinet doors. Nice touch!