http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:03:27 +0000 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:56:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=78639 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617067&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617067 Author: Hogie
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Posted: September 08 2016 at 7:56am

I hear you! It look me a yr to get my 180 up and running. Looks like you've got a jump on it though. ]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:56:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617067&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617067 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617060&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617060 Author: superman1981
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Posted: September 07 2016 at 9:59pm

Thanks for the comments MadReefer & Phys. It has been a fun project... I just wish I could move it from project status to full of water status, but life has gotten in the way.

Now that the weather is cooling down & the yard is mostly under control, I should be able to get this thing up and running. I have to set it up before the snow or I won't be able to park my car in the garage ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:59:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617060&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617060 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617019&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617019 Author: phys
Subject: 78639
Posted: September 07 2016 at 1:50am

doesn't hurt to take it slow :) get it how you want it from the get go!]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:50:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617019&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617019 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617014&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617014 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 78639
Posted: September 06 2016 at 10:09pm

Nice project. I can't wait to see it all together.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:09:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=617014&title=tims-65-gallon-build#617014 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=615514&title=tims-65-gallon-build#615514 Author: superman1981
Subject: 78639
Posted: July 20 2016 at 12:35am

Tonight was a good night. I probably made the most progress I have made in months. While the stand has been sitting with no work being done, a couple of the seams separated slightly. Good thing this happened while it was still in the garage and not setup in the basement with 65 gallons of water sitting on top of it

So I had to glue, reclamp, and reinforce some areas:



Where possible, I used also used screws (yay, more holes to fill ). Where screws weren't possible, I used brackets:



Then, after consulting with Dion (last week) I filled those tough cracks with Bondo:



Assuming the Bondo holds, I should be sanding in a few days... Then I'll probably have to refill holes one more time, sand again, and then I'll be ready for grain sealer and painting!

Over the past few days, I have picked up rock from several members to add to my 20g "curing" tank. I say "curing" because the rock is either cured and full of life, or pretty much dead and starting over. This evening I picked up some from a member who's parting out and it had a few nice frags stuck to it. I was going to put it in my nano, but couldn't get it to fit. Since I'd hate to lose those frags, my evening turned into... DIY time!

Here is my DIY pendant light built from scraps in the garage:



And here it is, lighting the tank in all it's glory!



Assuming I can keep up this pace, I might actually have my tank set up by Christmas

Edited by superman1981 - July 20 2016 at 12:41am]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:35:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=615514&title=tims-65-gallon-build#615514 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=615034&title=tims-65-gallon-build#615034 Author: superman1981
Subject: 78639
Posted: July 07 2016 at 12:32am

Simply put, life has been crazy. Hence the reason I haven't posted since March...
But, one job change, several minor remodel projects in preparation for SuperBoy #3, and a "fun" semester as an adjunct professor with way too much grading, I'm finally back on track!

Nothing too exciting has happened on the stand beyond wood filler and sanding. So, today's pictures are of some curing live rock in preparation for the tank setup. Here are few pictures of my temporary setup I put together this evening.



]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 00:32:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=615034&title=tims-65-gallon-build#615034 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=608809&title=tims-65-gallon-build#608809 Author: superman1981
Subject: 78639
Posted: March 01 2016 at 9:26pm

Wow, it has been nearly a month since my last update. Unfortunately, things aren't going as fast as I'd like, but here are a few pictures of my stand and... wait for it... wait for it... canopy build! Yes I have started the canopy.

Sorry that this one is so dark, but you can see the stand, the doors which need to be sanded and attached, and the frame of the canopy on top.



Here is a close up of the canopy frame. I put a shelf in the back to hold the ballasts for my MHs, power strip, and light timers.



I'm hoping that I'll have time this weekend to build the door for the front of the canopy. I'm going to design it so that the entire front lifts open.

Edited by superman1981 - March 01 2016 at 9:27pm]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:26:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=608809&title=tims-65-gallon-build#608809 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=607215&title=tims-65-gallon-build#607215 Author: superman1981
Subject: 78639
Posted: February 02 2016 at 7:48pm

Reefer4Ever wrote: I'm convinced I can only make girls lol. We are 11 weeks today yay!

Well congrats to you! We're only 2 weeks ahead of you, and since I only make boys and you only make girls, we should work out some type of swap... If I can get a girl, we're done, if not #4 is probably only 2 years away ]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2016 19:48:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=607215&title=tims-65-gallon-build#607215 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=607212&title=tims-65-gallon-build#607212 Author: Reefer4Ever
Subject: 78639
Posted: February 02 2016 at 6:53pm


I'm convinced I can only make girls lol. We are 11 weeks today yay!

Edited by Reefer4Ever - February 02 2016 at 6:53pm]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:53:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=607212&title=tims-65-gallon-build#607212 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=607193&title=tims-65-gallon-build#607193 Author: superman1981
Subject: 78639
Posted: February 02 2016 at 1:04pm

Reefer4Ever wrote: Congrats on the wee one on the way.

Thanks, Reefer! We're pretty excited to add another Superboy (or girl... I'm just not convinced we can make girls...)]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:04:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78639&PID=607193&title=tims-65-gallon-build#607193