IM EXT 200 Peninsula Aquarium w∕ APS Stand - White

[Patio]

Very nice! And half the weight of traditional concrete.

 

[Beanju]

Very nice! And half the weight of traditional concrete.

I am not too concerned by the weight as it's a concrete slab under

 

[Beanju]

sooo... I am looking for people to help put the tank on the stand.
no stairs. slide the tank from the garage, go by the front of the house, front door and here we are.
I believe @Srt4eric can make it.
I am located in Redwood Shores and I am thinking Saturday morning - 10ish.

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Nice looking setup so far! Commenting to follow, because I'm gonna be getting one of these in the near future and looking for ideas...

 

[derek_SR]

It's crazy that IM does not include leveling feet! I was cringing when I saw you had a 3/4" gap to shim. Awesome solution.

 

[Beanju]

It's crazy that IM does not include leveling feet! I was cringing when I saw you had a 3/4" gap to shim. Awesome solution.

I don’t know why they don’t do it, pretty sure everyone must be asking them to do so. If I visit their showroom one day I will ask. Makes no sense .

 

[Adauqua]

I believe the water filled tank will be too heavy for the leveling feet. Disaster can happen.

 

[Beanju]

I believe the water filled tank will be too heavy for the leveling feet. Disaster can happen.

Some aquarium builder who also use aluminium stand use some.

Magnum™ Aluminum Aquarium Stand | 84 Inch

Tenecor's Magnum™ Aquarium Stands are made from extruded aluminum profiles. Features & Benefits of Tenecor® Magnum™ Aquarium Stands: Full gauge 45 mm profile. Ready to assemble with simple tools. T slots on all faces for mounting panels or additional hardware. Adjustable feet to ensure a flat...

www.tenecoraquariums.com

 

[RandyC]

Wheeled casters with leveling feet.

 

[Beanju]

Tank in place, took 6 people to put it in place

 

[PizzaOven]

Dude, tank is way too small for that stock. Give it back to the LFS or get a larger tank.

Joking aside, tank looks great. Glad you got it in place.

 

[Beanju]

Started to work in the sump area this morning.
Added some gorilla kinda waterproofing tape on the edge , among the pvc board to prevent water from going under.

And added a shower liner on top too.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Shower liner…..gooood!
I have firsthand experience…saved me some major grief!
good thinkin, Batman

 

[Beanju]

Plumbing is progressing. Right now I don’t know where to put the UV , that thing is so big . Lay flat along the sump, or vertically against the wall near next to the tank but it will be very visible . I can’t make up my mind

 

[popper]

My gate valves are below the tank so they're easier to access within the stand.

 

[Beanju]

I am just dry fitting right now to find the best layout. Accessibility, easy to maintain. Feels like playing tetris sometime

 

[Beanju]

Using VR to figure out my plumbing

 

[Beanju]

To change a bit from plumbing I started to work on the light hanging system. So far so food. I will add a steel cable too to keep it level . I have to find a thin black one with a tensioner and will attach it to the extremity and the top of the bar that’s on the wall.

 

[Zumareef]

Using VR to figure out my plumbing
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love it!

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Plumbing is progressing. Right now I don’t know where to put the UV , that thing is so big . Lay flat along the sump, or vertically against the wall near next to the tank but it will be very visible . I can’t make up my mind
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I can definitely see the influence of bay_area's build (which is meant as a compliment!). Out of curiosity, what program are you using to model your plumbing? I can't actually act on anything for the next ~5 months, so I'm just working on planning mine out.