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Old 07/15/2003, 02:19 PM
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After 3 weeks of hard work...
I am finally posting some pics of my DIY stand and canopy I made for the 90G reef. Turned out much better than I expected. I am going to get HD to make me some custom door panels. Mine didn't turn out quite as well as I would have liked. Let me know what you all think:

Oak stand
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fba9ee84.jpg

Oak canopy
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/fba9ee2c.jpg

Side view of 1 of 2 4" Icecap fans
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/fba9ee37.jpg
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Old 07/15/2003, 02:28 PM
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Very nice!

I have to get off my behind and build a new canopy. I like the use of the rosettes and fluted molding.
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Old 07/15/2003, 02:36 PM
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The only downside to the stand is that it's super heavy. I'd say at least around 120 lbs or maybe more. I had to call my friend over one day just to help me move it into place from the garage into the house. Well at least I feel much better sleeping at night. Hehe oooops.
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Old 07/15/2003, 03:08 PM
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that looks good
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Old 07/15/2003, 05:07 PM
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Awesome!

Can we get a full shot?
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Old 07/15/2003, 07:20 PM
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very nice, do yu have plans for this?
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Old 07/15/2003, 07:22 PM
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Great job!
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Old 07/15/2003, 07:41 PM
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sweet, more pics please.
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Old 07/16/2003, 01:43 AM
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nice nice baby
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lol :P
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Old 07/16/2003, 05:46 AM
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Do you send those to Denmark hehe, my new tank is on the way and i need a stand

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Old 07/16/2003, 10:49 AM
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Thanks for all the great comments. This is my first time building anything and I'm really feeling proud of myself right now. I'll try to get some more pics up sometime today.

If anyone is wondering, I spent nearly $600 on materials to build the stand/canopy. It was indeed more than I wanted to spend but at least I am happy with the results.

bluesy- You sure about this? The shipping costs would kill you alone.
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Old 07/16/2003, 05:01 PM
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yeah i cant afford that shipping hehe, even though wood here is so expensive it might be cheaper hahaha, well back to planning

Dennis
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92lbs LR
45lbs sand
Deltec ap600 skimmer
250W 10000 hqi
39W arctnic T5 (not bought yet)
ocean runner 3500 for return
maxi jet 1000 for tidewave
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Old 07/16/2003, 05:37 PM
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the stand look's good!
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Old 07/17/2003, 11:50 AM
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Very nice!!
 

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