The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Dang Mike, you've been busy! I regret not helping, if you would've mentioned the bouncy slide....

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lol that was because it was also Ainslee's B Day. I could get it back if you want... I do need to move the tank in. I'll but a couple of pics of today's progress later this eve.

 

[MuralReef]

Found a website that sells recessed neodymium magnets. http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=173. You could make whatever kind of skin notch the wood and put these in to hold it to the steel.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

thanks! those countersunk magnets are cool! had not seen them before. how much pull force do ya think I need? Thinking of using 4, 1 on each corner of each door.

 

[MuralReef]

Not sure the neodymium are super strong and you should be careful since they can get stuck together and pinch fingers!

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

I got the back panel on the stand so I can attach plumbing, electric and so on to it. 3/4" oak Also installed a light rack. Moving the tank in on sat. I am hoping petco will have the dollar sale soon. I want a new tank for the sump. 40 breeder or 55? Here's what it looks like.

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[Andrew_bram]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

Looking good man.

 

[MuralReef]

Looks good. Are you planning a canopy of some kind?

 

[Haulin Oates]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

Sweet!! Looks good!!

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

Thanks guys. I'm thinking of building a hanging canopy to house the three Chinese led's and 2 54 watt or 60 watt t5's for supplementation. I like the look of open top tanks but want a clean look.


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[FinsUp]

Re: The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

Daaaaang!! Nice!

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[FishTV]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

Looking good. I think petco does the sale twice a year, and not due again until about September.

 

[jda123]

Get a 75, if you can fit it. 40B is better than a 55G. 13 inches wide on the 55G is too small if you ever want to get a decent skimmer. 40B footprint is nice, but not much volume if you are into that.

I have a 75 that you can have if you want - it is an old sump it's self.

 

[Haddonisreef]

Go all out and find a adhi 70 gallon!

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

Get a 75, if you can fit it. 40B is better than a 55G. 13 inches wide on the 55G is too small if you ever want to get a decent skimmer. 40B footprint is nice, but not much volume if you are into that.

I have a 75 that you can have if you want - it is an old sump it's self.

Just trying to balance room under the tank to work verses volume. I have a 40 under the current tank. I you are serious about the offer I may take you up on it! I'm going to measure when I get home. Thanks!


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[Andrew_bram]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

I thought you were going big and doing a basement sump.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

The DR.'s 215 build!!! Finally... :/

I thought you were going big and doing a basement sump.

I could do that! I am going to wait for now. If Jamie would sell his troth that would be great.


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[jda123]

If you want the 75, then come and get it. It is ugly and has some old holes that I capped. I have used it for a sump before. 75s make great sumps.

 

[MuralReef]

Saw some Rubbermaid stock tanks on CL or there was a farm supply in Commerce City that had a 100 gal for like $70 new.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

If you want the 75, then come and get it. It is ugly and has some old holes that I capped. I have used it for a sump before. 75s make great sumps.

are you willing to wait till early july?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Saw some Rubbermaid stock tanks on CL or there was a farm supply in Commerce City that had a 100 gal for like $70 new.

jamie has one laying empty.