Part 2 of losing my mind, Bajamike's 300 DD build

[MartinsReef]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

I would never use any thing else at this point. Easy to use sets up fast reef safe in 20 minutes cant ask for more

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Won't break down over years?

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[Bajamike]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

Got the stand all wrapped up and a few fish in qt

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[jahmic]

Can't wait to see those guys cruising in that tank...man that thing's a beast. Scape looks great in person too, jealous of all that room you have to build.

 

[Cherub]

looking good mike! I need to come check it out. School of yellow tangs? interesting

 

[Bajamike]

looking good mike! I need to come check it out. School of yellow tangs? interesting

Yep bought 7 and got a deal I could not say no to!

 

[MartinsReef]

Nice it came out great!

 

[2sweet]

Truly beautiful!

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

Heck ya a pack of tangs will be sweeettt!!!! Nice choice Mike

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I hadn't seen the tang gang! cool!

 

[Bajamike]

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

Nice Mike happy SPS already, great polyp extension man!!!

 

[MartinsReef]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

Nice looking tank Mike!

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[Seamatt Nematocyt]

The tank looks great and I'm very impressed with the woodwork on the stand and canopy. Those are some precise fittings.

 

[Bajamike]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

The tank looks great and I'm very impressed with the woodwork on the stand and canopy. Those are some precise fittings.

Thank you. I did the best I could with the fence pickets. They are not the best cut of wood ever

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[Seamatt Nematocyt]

You're welcome.
Can you give me your thoughts on why you didn't do a closed loop?
Also, did you use 2x2s to frame the canopy?

Side note: I just noticed the clown in ol' Captain Spauldings mouth.

 

[Bajamike]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

You're welcome.
Can you give me your thoughts on why you didn't do a closed loop?
Also, did you use 2x2s to frame the canopy?

Side note: I just noticed the clown in ol' Captain Spauldings mouth.

Its hard to drill a new tank with a warranty for a closed loop. Plus I have more control with mp40s and my wave box.

Yes I used 2x2s for the frame. Keep it light in case you have to remove it. Also still strong enough to handle the weight of the lights

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[Seamatt Nematocyt]

Thanks Mike.
I'm going to keep firing off questions since your tank is similar to what I'm planning for.
Warranty aside, would you have done a closed loop or do you like the versatility and control found in mp40s better?
Do you think over time the canopy might sag?
I might be wrong here but did you use cedar for the main 4x4s on the stand? If so, can you expand on why you selected that type of wood?

 

[Bajamike]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

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[Bajamike]

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[CRW Reef]

Re: Part 2 of losing my mind, majicmike's 300 DD build

Wow Mike looking awesome!!!!! Super PE man!!! That sponge bob scene is hilariously sweet too!!!

Oh and how are you liking those actinic t5 bulbs you ordered with the red spectrum spike?