Cathics 75g Build

Alright I'll go ahead with the start of the stand build

Materials needed, a box of deck screws preferably #10's and 2 1/2 in
you will need 10 equal length 2x4's of the preferable height you want your stand, I chose 40in. Note: 2x4's are sold in 8 10 12 and 14 ft lengths ask them for the appropriate size to minimize waste and also have them cut these for you.

you will need 8 2x6 boards these are sold in the same lengths as 2x4 for the dimensions you will need to take your tank length and then add 1/4 of an inch for some wiggle room. My tank was was 48 1/2 inches long and 18 1/2 in deep so I had my 2x6's cut to 48 3/4 and 18 3/4 in, you will need 4 boards ea of the dimensions of your tank, so 4 long one and 4 short ones.

A power drill will be needed. make sure when you buy deck screws you get a square head and a bit to match for the drill. This isnt required but it will make it easy to screw as square heads tend to lose grip less easy.
 
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BL1, Yeah still the Odyssea's I want their new version of the lights. Ill get some better photos up when im done cleaning it, today was just a rework of the rock.
 
Yeah the legs dont overhang, and have a better set of led and ballasts as well as reflectors, the night light leds are spaced properly and there are 4 sets instead of 3
 
Like I said already... LOVE the pillars.

And sa-weet frags! (Feel free to read this in my "midwestern" accent, by the way).
:mrgreen:
 
I like your rockwork! I just bought the Odyssea Metal Halide system and 4 days after setting it up the dang ballast wont work. It makes an dull alarm kind of sound. :(
 
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