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Old 04/05/2006, 06:55 PM
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I will let you know how I like it once I get it. I will test it out on my current tank.

This is the AC3-http://www.neptunesys.com/aquaController3.htm

And here is the DC8 Power Strip- http://www.neptunesys.com/modules.htm#DC8

I will probably mount it on the wall somehow. It's not that large, only like 11inches long, 2 inches wide, and like 5 inches tall.

-Mike
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Old 04/05/2006, 07:22 PM
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The stain is a special blend and is actually made by Porter and is indeed called 'warm walnut'. It looks a little 'richer' and deeper due to the sealing and 3 coates of satin laquer that is sprayed on.
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Old 04/05/2006, 07:47 PM
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Thanks again Sean for healping me with all these quetions!!

-Mike
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Old 04/05/2006, 08:18 PM
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My pleasure, but I'm going to gratiously bow out of this as much as possible. I don't want to hijack this thread of yours. This is, after all, the chronicle of your new set up.
I'll be watching and if there are any questions regarding the stand/canopy that you can't answer, I'll respond if need be.
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Old 04/05/2006, 08:19 PM
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You are allowed to hijack whenever you would like to!!!

-Mike
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Old 04/06/2006, 11:15 AM
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Talking A few pics of the Tank coming along

The tank construction has began. I think they are cutting the sides and front panels today. Heres some pics from Derek.

Picking out the glass


Here they are polishing and edging the glass.


Cutting the Glass


And here is my front and back pieces as of now! I think those pieces in the back my for my tank also.


Hope to get some more pictures sometime soon! I will keep yall updated!
-Mike
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Old 04/06/2006, 11:48 AM
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They are going to notch and drill the holes this afternoon. Should have some pics!

-Mike
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Old 04/06/2006, 04:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by MdM31
I will let you know how I like it once I get it. I will test it out on my current tank.

This is the AC3-http://www.neptunesys.com/aquaController3.htm

And here is the DC8 Power Strip- http://www.neptunesys.com/modules.htm#DC8

I will probably mount it on the wall somehow. It's not that large, only like 11inches long, 2 inches wide, and like 5 inches tall.

-Mike
Thanks.

And the tank construction pics look good too
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Old 04/06/2006, 06:04 PM
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Thanks Alien. Only a month and a few days till I set this beast up! I can't wait, I am getting really excited.

I am getting a new sump from Marc. It's a modified G style sump. It will really make my system that "dream system" than before when I was going to use a 40 breeder I had laying around.

-Mike
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Old 04/06/2006, 07:11 PM
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This is really exciting... i mean I am getting exceted --for you-- and I'm simply reading the progress on a message board
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Old 04/09/2006, 04:42 PM
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Talking Final Product

The stand and canopy is finally done. The doors were put on today. It came out really nice. These pictures make the stain look a little lighter than it is. Anyways, here are some pictures.

Front View


Angle View


Side View


It will be shipped out on the 20th of this month. We hope to get it to Houston in early May.

-Mike
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Old 04/09/2006, 05:49 PM
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I bet its expensive to ship. How much does it weigh?

Great final product!
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Old 04/09/2006, 05:54 PM
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crated it will weigh 600lbs. The canopy weighs almost 100lbs, and the stand about 200-250lbs. shipping isnt as expensive as you think it would be, atleast it was alot cheaper than I was expecting. I thought it was going to cost more than the entire stand and canopy!

The stain looks lighter cuz the pictures were takin on a sunny day with no flash.

-Mike
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Old 04/09/2006, 06:57 PM
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well at least your under your estimate.
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Old 04/10/2006, 08:03 AM
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that is the Mac Daddy of all stands!

incredible.

jp
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Old 04/10/2006, 05:34 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous stand and canopy
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Old 04/15/2006, 03:22 PM
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Definitely tagging along. Will you have a tank room in your new house or will you have to keep it all under the stand? Welcome to Montgomery County whenever you get there!
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Old 04/15/2006, 10:56 PM
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Like the colums. I'm going to try and create the same effect on the stand i'm building.
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Old 04/18/2006, 09:37 AM
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time for an update

The tank is being built this week!! Here is a picture of the back glass with the notches for the overflows. They are waiting to get it back from tempering, then they can start putting the tank together piece by piece. More to come!



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Old 04/18/2006, 12:07 PM
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This is a very nice project!

Looks great so far!
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Old 04/18/2006, 01:15 PM
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Wow....what a stand and canopy. Sonofgaladriel I will be in touch one day soon.

Mike...awesome, just awesome.

VIc
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Old 04/18/2006, 03:12 PM
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Wow....what a stand and canopy. Sonofgaladriel I will be in touch one day soon.

Mike...awesome, just awesome.

VIc
Looking forward to hearing from you. I can start another one any time.
This one will be crated up tomorrow night and shipped off to its new home on Thursday!
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Old 04/18/2006, 03:46 PM
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I am in the home extension phase right now. I am planning a 670 gal Tenecor tank that will be through the wall. 2 feet of the tank will be in the display room and the rear 2 feet will be in the garage. So it will be tricky, but I can support the tank and you could do cosmetic cabinetry to fit over the face. I want to incorporate a wine display on each side of the tank also. Is this too much to ask being you wont be able to come to the home?

Mike I don't want to hijack, sorry. I will start a tread when my extension is done.

Vic
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Old 04/18/2006, 06:58 PM
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its cool if you hijack. this thread is also for others to ask me and sean questions, show off seans work, and of course show off my new tank!

im sure he would be glad to take on any project. nothing is impossible to him

-Mike
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Old 04/18/2006, 09:48 PM
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nothing is impossible to him

-Mike
Well,.......I, uh,.... don't do 'round'
Sorry to say that I just haven't mastered the half round or anything with a true curve to the front, like what's need for bow front tanks.
If its square or angled, no problem.
Thanks for the vote of confidence Mike.
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