6speedchevelle's 75G RR Tank buld

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  1. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    the overflow and return run through the same hole in the top of the stand...
    the hold is 4x10
     
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  3. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    I feal like my setup is being built again I made my stand and sump also. Are you using a 29 long for your sump?
     
  4. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Looks good. I like the wide opening. Just make sure you don't need a center brace or a beefed up cross-member for strength.

    Love your avatar Dude.
     
  5. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    right back atcha about the avatar! LOL

    Ive looked at A LOT of stand designs.....and lots of people have said no center support will be ok.... I think I am still planning on putting one in place ( with brackets) once the sump an plumbing are done
     
  6. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    the sump I am using is a 20G long.....got if for only $20 so I couldn't pass it up, will go bigger once its up and running....

    have finished the primer, and base coat. (the top coat will be a dark red with a "crackle" finish)
    also a few pics of two baffles Ive got into the sump so far

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  7. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Looks awesome so far, nice job on the stand.
     
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  9. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    also built the overflow and return pipes today.....

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  10. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    Lookin good dude... Keep us posted;)
     
  11. 6speedchevelle

    6speedchevelle Astrea Snail

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    got all the baffles in the sump now...holding water in each chamber.
    the fuge is smaller than I would like it to be, but couldnt pass up the $20 tank on craigslist, will upgrade to a bigger sump later after the system is up an running
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  12. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Tank is coming along nicely. Do you know what type of fish your going to keep yet???