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    Acrylic

    Laird Plastic south of Safeco Field. Dave
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    How many have DIY stands/canopies?

    Here is mine and yes I agree the Kreg pocket screw jig is well worth the money. Thanks Dave
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    My new 300gal tank

    Thanks for the kind words. Me and Tom both have had unexplaned coral death everything seems to be in order we did it quick and was looking great until the next day. Thanks Dave
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    My new 300gal tank

    Well just as it was all starting to look good I had to move to a new house and screw it all up! Big T and Jeff(stang69) was a great help with out them I wouldn't have been able to do it, but I haven't got a clue as to what happened but over the next couple of nights after getting the corals...
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    I am blamming Oceanic Salt for coral loss.......

    Oh by the way Tom put me on the right track. Thanks Tom
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    which halides should I add to setup?

    I would go with 3x250W MH with XM 20k with no supplement actinics. They have a real nice clean white with a hint of blue. Use a good reflector and I think you will be happy. Dave
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    Happy B-Day Charlie!!!

    Hope you have a great Birthday Charlie! Dave
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    I am blamming Oceanic Salt for coral loss.......

    I had some of the same problems. My calcium was high and Alk low and crazy algae blooms after switching salt back to IO and Reef Crystals no problems. Thanks Dave
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    Brian's new money pit

    I don't think you can top the twin 550gal double bowfronts. :badgrin: You would have to know someone who owns a Aquarium Manufacturing business to do that. :rolleyes: Do you have anyone in mind? :D Dave
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    Brian's new money pit

    Looking good Brian! I think that pink milli is getting cramped I have room in my tank for it and it want cost you a thing. Dave
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    What's the best Skimmer?

    I have a IAP skimmer. They custom made it for me and it is awsome. They are local so if you have any type of problem no shipping to worry about and they are long time sponsors who are great guys. here is a pic. Dave
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    Tank stand problems suggestions-?

    Just take the plywood off you don't need it on a glass tank with a frame. You state that the stand is the exact the tank will sit fine without the plywood. The foam is good for any scews or nails that may be sticking out to stress the glass and break it and also fills any uneven spots in the...
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    Happy Birthday Nikki!

    Happy birthday Nikki. Thanks for all your help with this sight. Dave
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    BigDave's B-Day

    Thanks to both. getting old stinks I sprang from my bed and my knees hurt and my back was stiff. Thanks Dave
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    Diy Stand And Canopy

    Its funny you should ask, but yes it is your doors in the pics. Dave
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    New Tank Deal?

    Awsome happy shopping throw some green his way and he will most likely jump on it. Good Luck Dave
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    Let's Talk About ~DIY Projects~

    Thanks Nikki just trying to give a little help in what I do good unlike reefing :lol: Thats why I have you guys. Oh by the way the stand looks great and my wife doesn't like for me to touch the tools neither. :lol: Great thread love this stuff
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    Diy Stand And Canopy

    Here is other ways to joint your material together. pic1 plate jointer (biscuit jointer) pic2 biscuits pic3 also use a dado set on a table saw to make a channel joint or on the end of a board called a rabbiting joint. Hope this helps some please note that none of this stuff is cheap, but...
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    Diy Stand And Canopy

    Questions are great! The rails of the 5 piece doors are done with a special set of shaper or router bits sold in kits. Here is a one site for you to get some http://www.grizzly.com/products/items-list.cfm?key=161390&sort=price You also have to have a router table or a shaper to use them...
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    Diy Stand And Canopy

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