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Old 09-28-2012, 05:42 AM
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Dave emailed me a picture tonight. Almost there!

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Old 11-09-2012, 06:32 AM
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While I'm sitting on my butt at home, Dave is crating my tank at 8pm! Should be here soon.

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Old 11-09-2012, 06:41 AM
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Also, getting the tank built in Calgary by Concepts and shipped to Vancouver was literally half the price that I was being quoted in Vancouver.
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Old 11-09-2012, 06:17 PM
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I'm excited for you! I'm tempted to have concept build me something too.....
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Old 11-09-2012, 06:23 PM
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Lol don't be tempted just do it I have no regrets with my build, except I should of went bigger lol but that's everyone's regret after a while lol.
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Old 11-17-2012, 06:38 AM
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Arrived yesterday!

The next step is to skin the stand. I think it will be done in a dark walnut. I spoke with a guy today, hopefully I can get this done quickly as I'm itching to get started!

Also, after a bunch of problems with my AI nano I got a replacement from AI. Unfortunately they didn't have a Nano in stock, so I paid a bit extra and they sent me a Sol blue. That will light the refugium/frag tank.





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Old 01-16-2013, 05:21 AM
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Very slow progress!







Came down to Mitras vs. Kessil. Went with the Kessil because of its small size, price, and I like the mounting arm. Knowing me I'll regret my decision in two weeks, but so far I like my choice.


The overflow. I used stockman-like standpipes due to a lack of space. If it doesn't work out I'll try another design.


Cut out a few teeth and fed the loc-line under the eurobrace.


Not quite finished the plumbing. Still need to build something to support it, and I need to finish the return plumbing. The DC5000 has a weird sized outlet, 1.25" and I couldn't find a PVC 1.25"-1" threaded bushing in Vancouver. I have accepted I'll have to use the 1.25"/1" barbed adapter that came with the pump, which I'll attach to hard plumbing with a 1" barb/male threaded adapter.


Still lots to do.
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Old 01-16-2013, 05:27 AM
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Good to see some progress
Where's the second DT ?
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Old 01-16-2013, 05:30 AM
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Thanks!

I'll get the second tank in the fall.
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Old 01-16-2013, 10:16 AM
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one piece euro brace cube....with external overflow...and all the plumbing neatly hidden....gorgeous stand and all the right gear to make me wet myself a little in its presence...


X2!!!!!

YUP im following this one!!
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