think i have worked out how to add pictures to my posts Mmmm will see.
Upgraded Rio 180 new build stand and sump...
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ok guys got a spare tank to house fish so i can drill tank, build stand, and plumb in fingers crossed will post pics of my progress as soon as i have enough posts failure is not an option,,,,,,,,,,
Will try to Document My reef Experience from day1, some good some bad and some downright rubbish advvice given by LFSS....
? Why are all livestock/pet suppliers not regulated for the benifit of the livestock/Pets, how can agrowing industry carry on in bussiness when they in many cases behave...
well commited to building new cabbinet and ahve already got almost complete got skimmer to fit new sump, ehiem 3000 pump and 300w heater, also got spare tank to house fish rock & softies while drilling my tank, so cycling the skimmer in this in readiness, on holiday now for a week when i return...
Thanks all for the welcome, finally decided to build new tank stand for Rio 180 not confident enough to modify existing stand as it is to flimsy and bare bones that i cant see a way if modifying to accomadate a sump.
How do i start a thread to show members the build and get opinions?
yes will be able to remove from cabinet cabbinet will have double end panels and double back centre panel, what i am trying to do is support the front centre of the tank using rigid steel, Less give than wood, may have to use stainless to combat salt, if we do not explore we will never improve...
thanks I intend to make a metal frame 1" Square metal tubing up against bottom of cabinet but inside cabinet and bolted with coachbolts to end panels. should be more than enough to cope with weight and may place the two removed panels on outside of cabinet at either end to double strength of end...
Going to modify my rio 180L cabinet to take a sump 30in x 15in x 12in anyone any ideas 30 inches will just fit in width, but will have to remove two centre strutts there will be no problem with height or fitting new doors, will post picture as soon as i can or check out Juwel Rio 180 on net.
Hello all just set up mu first reef Aquarium 180 litre DT just in the process of adding Sump Scratching Head over how to mod Juwel Rio Stand to accomodate... any will solve that problem tank been up and running for about 2 months now and as far as i can see all is fine, getting slight...