The 125 process has begun... Pictures!

Micki · #1 02/05/2005, 10:52 PM

We have things in motion for the 125! Here are a few pictures to get started. I am also working on a web page. When there is enough to look at I will post it!
Here are some pictures of the new sump room.

Micki · #2 02/05/2005, 10:57 PM

Here are some of the tank and stand. My Dad and his buddy built the stand and canopy! The canopy opens on both sides for feeding. This is a room divider tank, so I need access to both sides.

Micki · #3 02/05/2005, 10:59 PM

Here are both tanks side by side. And a few view from the foyer of the back side of the tank.

BlueTBird · #4 02/05/2005, 11:03 PM

Hey Micki, great looking start. My tank is also a room divider. Great idea on access from both sides. I have only one side open and its causing me problems. Love the cab shouts, looks like great woodworking. Keep the pics coming.

Micki · #5 02/05/2005, 11:05 PM

Thanks! This is going a lot faster than I thought it would! I had hoped to have the tank set up by the end of April!

shealygg · #6 02/05/2005, 11:35 PM

Hey Micki...just wanting to say hi before beddy bye time. Got your PM...will try to get back to you soon. Thread looks great...looking forward to following along. I got only red Xs for the pics above of side by side and foyer view. Sorry!

Micki · #7 02/05/2005, 11:37 PM

Hi Greg! Hmmm, I just got red X for the side by side too. I'll have to check that out...

Micki · #8 02/05/2005, 11:41 PM

Greg, try it again. I made some changes.

shealygg · #9 02/05/2005, 11:58 PM

Got 'em that time! WOW! Big difference in tanks!! Looking GREAT!

Micki · #10 02/06/2005, 07:13 AM

I know, I didn't realize the difference even looking at them. I guss pictures do tell all! lol

ohioreef · #11 02/06/2005, 07:27 AM

Nice!!!!!!! I'm jealous!!!!!

Micki · #12 02/06/2005, 07:33 AM

lol your day will come. It is an addicting habit ya know...

JENnKerry · #13 02/06/2005, 07:53 AM

Looking good Micki! Can't wait to set up our 125.

Micki · #14 02/06/2005, 09:56 AM

Thanks, I'll look forward to seeing all your gonis in the 125!

JENnKerry · #15 02/06/2005, 10:03 AM

Thanks. The next one is ready to drop any day now. Seems like it's just hanging on by it's umbilical (sp) cord

Micki · #16 02/06/2005, 12:13 PM

That is too cool!!! How many does this make now? 3???

JENnKerry · #17 02/06/2005, 12:16 PM

No this will only be the second.

Micki · #18 02/07/2005, 09:26 PM

Here are some pictures of the MH lighting that we are in the process of installing. 3x250 watt XM 10k. My husband put c channel on the reflector then drilled holes in the canopy, hot glued wooden dowels and the slide the c channel over the dowels. Makes for easy removal if necessary! He hot wired one to see what it would look like. WOW and to think I have two more to add to that plus 4 65 watt pc's??? W O W!!!

wooden dowels...

c channel...

Before...

after adding one light...

ohioreef · #19 02/07/2005, 09:31 PM

Looking good!! I wanna come over and see it when it's done!!

Micki · #20 02/07/2005, 09:43 PM

That would be great! Stop over any time! I would hope to have it loaded in two weeks or maybe less!

Micki · #21 02/10/2005, 08:37 PM

Well, looking like we may add some water tonight!!! Of course this will just be the trail run to make sure there are no leaks... But, that's another step closer right???

Micki · #22 02/25/2005, 01:13 PM

Well, the day is finally here! We will make the move this Sunday Feb. 27! I will ahve more pics to post soon!

Micki · #23 02/25/2005, 01:16 PM

Here are a few more pics of the sump/fuge set up.

Micki · #24 02/25/2005, 01:26 PM

Here is a picture of the ballast. They are in the basement ran up through a wall then to the canopy.

Here is the hidden access panel in the wall up stairs and the
very small gap (wires ran through conduit in the gap) between wall and canopy.

Here are pictures of the connection to the MH lighting in the canopy.

onefin · #25 02/25/2005, 01:38 PM

Good luck, looks great.