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iTzJu's 80 Gallon Lagoon Display Tank Build

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iTzJu

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Nice job Rob. You have my vote for official NJRC carpenter :)

Nicely done! Love seeing the projects involving sawdust. I’m just questioning what appears to be a Victoria Secret’s catalog on the top of the stand.

Good work Rob!

Nice choice on the white cabinet Judeo. I painted my stand white and it gives a nice look of elegance.

Looking good guys. Looks like you got a in e shop there Rob. Keep up the good work.

Rob's skills are amazing to me, you guys should see the stand for his tank! That thing is a work of beauty! when I saw that I knew I was in good hands!
 

Hockeynut

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Thanks for the kind words guys, to me it's just another day.
Hey John how's that Miami hurricane? Mine looks great I should have picked up one for my kids tank.
 

iTzJu

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:) :)

A Very Big Thank You to Rob!!

The stand came out beautiful!

I just need to paint and do some minor touches and it should be perfect!
 
Looking good. That stand looks great Rob, very nice work. You do know that when I upgrade I'm gonna have to have you over for a stand building BBQ right? Looking forward to seeing this all come together.
 

Hockeynut

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I see I'm in trouble :eek:
No, thanks guys I really like this design I think ill make my kids like this.
I always thought a tank without a beverage rail was missing something, I always try to incorporate the important things into my stands :)
 

iTzJu

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Update** 07/05/2013

Painting will commence this weekend. :) Hopefully, the weather holds up.

Also, I went a different route with my lighting.

I traded my 8Bulb Light fixture and got myself a pair of AI SOL Blues for an amazing deal along with an IceCap 660 Ballast for some T5 supplements. I know I was saying that I will be going back to full T5s but the annual cost of bulb replacement scared me (8x$25=$$$$). It's not like LEDs weren't great for me, they just lacked something and I think the T5s will be able to add that little something.

The new plan will be,

2 x AI SOL Blues
4 x 36" T5 Supplements

I plan on running mostly LEDs but will run the T5s for 3 hours max. I think this schedule will let me maximize the life on the T5 bulbs.

Also, for the price I got the AI Sols, I can eventually upgrade them to either Hydras or Vegas and still be about 20-30% less than buying Vegas from the jump.

Let me know what you guys think.
 

iTzJu

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Bad News..

Tank will be on hold for a couple of weeks..

My car needs some love, heard some wierd noises and I think.. I need to replace the lower ball joints, tie rods, and possible wheel bearings. siiigh...
 

iTzJu

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I'm back...

I've been fiddling with the rock scape this morning and got something like this..



Its not final and may change but I sorta like it.

Things to do:

Paint the stand .. wanted to start on it today but unfortunately the weather is calling for rain and I do not want to risk it.
Paint the back of the tank black .. weather..

Honestly, once the stand is finally painted, this will become a freight train of a build.
 
I think the scape looks great. Where did you find that rock. I like it, might have to get a bit for my return in the nano realm.
 

iTzJu

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I think the scape looks great. Where did you find that rock. I like it, might have to get a bit for my return in the nano realm.

I got the rock from Steve (Spotter), he gave me an awesome deal on it.

I have extras if you need some for your Nano. just let me know.
 

Hockeynut

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Hey ju, your back! That's great!!!
I like the rock, looks easy to stack. When will it be running?
I thought you might be out. I'm glad to see you aren't going to give up.
 
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