Unlike that- we are building an "L"/ not a box with baffles and hiding it with the stand.....
Sorry but that's no drop down, that is a cop out. After the HARD WORK Neil has poured into this tank even I'm kinda drawn back by that "smoke and mirrors set-up"

It's nice, but it's just a box with a box inside....


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I wasn't comparing yours with their's, just pointing out that it's on Canreef

Tell Neil to hurry up already :smile:

I get you, I just overly want to stress in all this build that Neil has gone to lengths up and beyond. He has had 2 huge pieces get damaged by the temper furnace operators. Then all hours rushed back to cut the two 1/2 think "L's" to get us back on track.
I just want to give him that glory for his perfectionistic quality and pure attention to detail! Guy is an Artist!
(he said it will be ready for pick up on Monday.... Here's hoping no more hiccups!)


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This is going to be an awesome build, can't wait to see it done.

PS - your house is identical to mine from the pics(even the view out the window is the same, lol) and I have a tank in the same spot but not as well thought out as yours. Knocking out that half wall would have been the way to go but I don't think my husband would have allowed it, lol.

Holy crap Mike! How did you get that all done so quick!? Didn't you just leave the Mac last week? Looks like it's going to be awesome! What are you planning for powerheads/wavemakers? Lights... did you decide to go with the sols?

I know how good Neil's prices are (and how good his work is), but this build has got to be PRICEY!!! Should be well worth it though.

Something to consider... in/outside of your refugium, build an Algae Turf Scrubber (ATS). I plan on it, but haven't had the time. Thery're supposed to work VERY well for nutrient reduction. Run a google search on DIY ATS.

Good luck man!

Thanx Johnny!

It cost much more than the last one, but Neil still is the best price and only one I'd trust to pull it together!

I'll put a list of what I have so far-



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whats the difference in the end??



heres another drop down tank i hope its to your "liking":mrgreen:

what your doing isnt new its just jumping on the band wagon that other people created.....ill drop back when the idea becomes origional


edit*** forgot the pic lol

http://glassbox-design.com/wp-conten...f-lps-reef.jpg

In the end- the difference is in my opinion like ATM's fake reef inserts in a reef tank I guess.

I'm really defending the pure hard work and craftsmanship Neil has to do to take on this build. An "L" is an "L" and a box in a box is just a box in a box I guess... Lol


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sure ....and im just pointing out that your idea ...like the fakes you call it...is not your idea...or neils....sure neil does great work, but none the less this is an idea that has been done by lots and lots and lots of people...just go to RC and see.....


your build looks great but why post it if you dont want any feedback or ideas??? seems cocky and rude to me what you said earlier so ill give you the same courtesy back....sorry

Yet another pic of a box in a box...
Ha Ha Ha
I guess it's still far more original than a cube or the same old rectangle with a few minor tweaks... LoL

I had all of those, we just thought the True Drop L might add some challenge and visual interests... Deep end softies.. Shallow SPS...

But I mean not to knock those tanks at all, anyone in salt is Grade A to me!


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