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I've never hard plumbed a tank before, so what do you guys think? As far as the strap for the pipes, I was thinking about using some pvc strap. Unless anyone knows a better way

I also hooked up 2x VCA nozzles to my loc line

Weekend update, Finally got the tank mounted, sump placed and plumbing dry fit. I'm running a Herbie style Overflow From left to right: Overflow/Main drain, Return line, Emergency drain line. With the weight of the schedule 80's, I'm going to need to strap them in some way to take some...

More goodies came in, my reefmat and reef run controller. Hopefully I can get to the plumbing this weekend

Update: I ordered a self leveling mat that just came in, so after the install, I'll be ready to mount and hard plumb the tank.

Another small update, my plumbing supplies came in along with my return pump. BRS had the RS Run on an "open box" sale so I pulled the trigger on it. I'll be picking up the controller in the near future. Whats in the box: All schedule 80 pvc fittings (gate valve, ball valve, 45's, 90's...

Drill a hole in the underside?

Just a small update, I ordered my plumbing for this tank and so far only 1 item has arrived. To give myself some redundancy (and peace of mind) I ordered two 1/2in Loc Line, in-line check valves. My plan is to have them installed on split return lines. Not sure how they will work, but we'll see.

Fast forwarded to today, I just finished my second coat of the black paint. Now im just waiting for it to dry.

After a trip to Home Depot, I picked up a can of Killz, and and a can of black alkyd paint to help with this. This was the closest thing i could find to a Marine Paint (like whats used for boats n what not) so I went with it. Yesterday, I lightly sanded the veneer so that the primer had...

So a small update, So the stand interior was this light, cheap beige veneer. I didn't care for the color of the material, so I decided to change it up a bit. I wanted something a little more for the interior that would be resistant to the salt creep and water that will eventually get all the...

Seeing your set up, makes me consider going back to T5's.

It was only held in with 2x tiny screws so to me, it doesn't seem structural. What ot does do is add a "back" to the front doors

When you had it, did you keep the center brace in?

I like the Hydros, and I actually hate the Apex system. I wanted an auto ATO but this tank has me scrapping that idea.

I was thinking about going with Red Sea as far as equipment goes. To me, this give me control, without having a controller if that makes sense. I have my mind set on getting a RS ReefMat, return pump and the Red Sea Ato. Lightning is definitely a coin toss so I'm open to every option. I was...

Sup bud, how's it going

Attached are stock photos for reference

I'm going to use the skimmer but I will be replacing the return pump and keep this as a back up.

The skimmer looks ok, should suit my needs and the return pump, looks like a knock off Eheim