slow 200 build

[Ballinxalex]

I have those same setup but I can't find a balast for it do u know where I could get one

[BrAin]

Looks great bro! Glad the canopy completed the look on that thing.

Yeah its 10 times better than before. I still plan to build a hood for this but that will be on the bottom of all the list now. THanks again for the delivery.

Inside shot of the lights.

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[Hangman]

Looks great!

[barrettsline]

slow 200 build

Looks great bro! Glad the canopy completed the look on that thing.

[BrAin]

Bought some of the plumbing supplies and started working on that part of the project. I also filled the primary part of the tank to verify there were no leaks. I couldnt help myself and threw a perch in there just for fun. I've never had a tank big enough the fish could get up to speed and create a wake on the surface.
Also, bought a hood from Barrettsline a couple days ago. I just dont have the time to build that part at the moment. I put some black paint on this hood and installed two T-12 bulbs as my light source. Installed a couple pieces of aluminum for extra reflection as well.

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[barrettsline]

slow 200 build

Rofl!

[BrAin]

Told my wife I wanted to paint the whole inside of the stand to match the 2x4's just for you guys. I just decided to save rhat extra little bit of cash for another part of the project.

[barrettsline]

slow 200 build

Yeah it takes time sometimes. It can drive you nuts. Still say you should have painted the stand pink.

[BrAin]

Thanks. Building my own stand took more work than I imagined. When I bought the tank she gave me the old T5 setup that was on it previously. Im planning on building a new hood and using the T5's for light. Im just not certain if Ill be able to use all 4 bulbs.

Sorry Frankie this was a Dr Pepper build.

Edit: The lights are actually T12's.

[barrettsline]

slow 200 build

Looks good man!! Patiently waiting to see it complete.

[Darth Coqui]

looks real good man.
any ideas on the canopy and lighting you will be using
keep the pics and update coming
good job and what beer was used in the process

frankie

[CRUSHER]

looking good!

[BrAin]

Did some work last week and got it moved in the house. I didnt really care about painting the inside but I threw a light coat of white in there for lighting purposes. I still have some work to do on the doors but its not much.

My brother and I moved the tank and stand. I would not recommend this as a two person job. Yes, we felt like we were strong enough to handle it but then we came in the wrong door and couldnt make the turn. We almost broke the tank and probably strained a few muscles trying to hold all that weight. Finally moved the fridge and spice cabinet to make the turn in the kitchen. PLAN AHEAD.....PLAN AHEAD....

[cu0ngsayz]

looking real good!!!!!

[barrettsline]

Stand is starting to come together nicely. Gonna repaint it pink right? Can't wait to see it finished.