No worries, Cyclist. I'm still pretty convinced to run with T-5 bulbs (as i only need to buy new bulbs to get it running), but i may upgrade to MH in the future. Maybe when it's time to replace the T-5s again after 12-18 months...
But, anyways, here are a few more shots of the sump build. I don't really care to go into intense detail here, as my skills are nothing unique or outside what others have already discussed, but i'm happy to answer questions if you have any. I'm still not quite finished (have to put the top on and route it), but i'll probably wait until after christmas (when i may own new router accessories).
Also, i called the place i ordered the tank from, he says that Oceanic told him another 2 weeks. So maybe by the first of the year i'll own a tank. On to the photos...
Putting the back wall in place...
Front and back walls setting overnight
Putting the side walls in place
Side walls setting overnight
Routing the refugium baffle (i did this free handed, so don't give me a hard time of unstraight cuts!)
Refugium baffle complete
Putting most of the internal baffles in place
More pictures to come as work continues...