Trav's JBJ45g Rimless

tsav · 11/19/2015, 08:51 PM

I've been reefing since 04. Should I say, nano reefing since 04 lol. This is the biggest tank I have ever set up and I'm pretty pumped!

I work with metal for a living, mostly modeling/designing but I also program CNC machines. So naturally I built my own stand.

1/4" foam on top.

I wanted a place to keep all the cords at bay and have easy access to all the goodies.

Here is the first FTS, even though it's dry

I want to do a full blown SPS reef. After weeks of reaserching I think I am going to go with an ATI T5HO fixture. Still debating over a 6 or 8 bulb fixture though.

That's all for now, I'll probably start mixing all the water during the long Thanksgiving weekend.

CafeReef · 11/19/2015, 08:53 PM

hands down....the sexiest damn stand I have seen on here. I honestly think you should consider setting up shop and selling custom stands for the RL45's. Incorporate some exotic woods into the design and you could make a killing. love it! good work

tsav · 11/19/2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CafeReef

hands down....the sexiest damn stand I have seen on here. I honestly think you should consider setting up shop and selling custom stands for the RL45's. Incorporate some exotic woods into the design and you could make a killing. love it! good work

Thanks! I actually do build stands for the guys in the local reef clubs.

Wood would be awesome, I have an uncle in law who is a professional cabinet builder. Maybe we could team up.

CafeReef · 11/19/2015, 09:23 PM

that would be awesome, zebra wood or acacia wood on the side with some milled wood handles for the front, subtle yet unique and organic just like the tank itself, mechanical yet natural. you have a talent, I say abuse it! wish you were in Nebraska haha.

tsav · 11/19/2015, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CafeReef

that would be awesome, zebra wood or acacia wood on the side with some milled wood handles for the front, subtle yet unique and organic just like the tank itself, mechanical yet natural. you have a talent, I say abuse it! wish you were in Nebraska haha.

I'll build it if you want to pay freight

QuitClowning · 11/19/2015, 10:26 PM

I have the same tank but I'm selling it.

But man your tank stand is killer!

Where do you live? lol might consider the freight.

tsav · 11/19/2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QuitClowning

I have the same tank but I'm selling it.

But man your tank stand is killer!

Where do you live? lol might consider the freight.

Louisiana

tsav · 11/21/2015, 09:48 AM

I just can't help myself....!!!

JaihWill · 11/21/2015, 10:10 AM

Amazing craftsmanship on the stand

tsav · 11/21/2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JaihWill

Amazing craftsmanship on the stand

Thanks

tsav · 11/21/2015, 10:16 AM

Many more buckets to go.... Lol

tsav · 11/21/2015, 10:48 AM

Latch

tsav · 11/21/2015, 12:11 PM

tsav · 11/21/2015, 01:33 PM

Half way there...

tsav · 11/21/2015, 10:00 PM

Here we go!

tsav · 11/21/2015, 11:27 PM

Ok now I just need to order rock and start the cycle.

Got the ATO set up and organized the electrical cables under the stand.

tsav · 11/22/2015, 07:54 AM

Well that didn't take long. Woke up to the tank nearly clear

tsav · 11/22/2015, 01:51 PM

Never have I had sand clear this quickly.

garethwood · 11/22/2015, 03:41 PM

Love the stand fella.. im new 2 marines on a 50l fluval conversion 10 months ago and now im building a custom myself from stainless steel.. and any pointers would b gratefully recieved : ) ive made a forum? But not sure how to get on it lol.. im a technophobe

Kalen · 11/22/2015, 07:24 PM

Beautiful stand. Looks flawless and simply amazing

solitude127 · 11/22/2015, 09:07 PM

Looks really good. I really like the stand. Will you be running a skimmer? How will you hang your lights. Also, IMO, a 6bulb ATI fixture will be plenty for SPS for that tank.

tsav · 11/22/2015, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by solitude127

Looks really good. I really like the stand. Will you be running a skimmer? How will you hang your lights. Also, IMO, a 6bulb ATI fixture will be plenty for SPS for that tank.

Thanks. I plan on making my own mounting legs for the fixture. The more I am looking at it, a 6 bulb does seem plenty.

tsav · 11/23/2015, 06:49 PM

Well just my luck. I was cleaning all the finger prints from the tank and discovered there was a huge scuff/scratch on the front of the tank.

You can see it from the side looking through the front pane.

I contacted JBJ about the problem and they asked for pictures. They should be sending me a new tank. I should know for sure by tomorrow. Damn the luck!

garethwood · 11/24/2015, 04:04 AM

And you were so pleased with how quick it cleared. .. law of the sod im afraid : (

sixpackgarage · 11/25/2015, 09:14 AM

that stand is absolute perfection.

Speaking of imperfection though.. my JBJ30 had some scuffs and things.. I just learned to live with them and eventually upgraded anyways.. sucks though.

11/19/2015, 08:51 PM	#1
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Trav's JBJ45g Rimless I've been reefing since 04. Should I say, nano reefing since 04 lol. This is the biggest tank I have ever set up and I'm pretty pumped! I work with metal for a living, mostly modeling/designing but I also program CNC machines. So naturally I built my own stand. 1/4" foam on top. I wanted a place to keep all the cords at bay and have easy access to all the goodies. Here is the first FTS, even though it's dry I want to do a full blown SPS reef. After weeks of reaserching I think I am going to go with an ATI T5HO fixture. Still debating over a 6 or 8 bulb fixture though. That's all for now, I'll probably start mixing all the water during the long Thanksgiving weekend.

11/19/2015, 08:53 PM	#2
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	hands down....the sexiest damn stand I have seen on here. I honestly think you should consider setting up shop and selling custom stands for the RL45's. Incorporate some exotic woods into the design and you could make a killing. love it! good work __________________ 50 Gallon cube

11/19/2015, 09:23 PM	#4
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	that would be awesome, zebra wood or acacia wood on the side with some milled wood handles for the front, subtle yet unique and organic just like the tank itself, mechanical yet natural. you have a talent, I say abuse it! wish you were in Nebraska haha. __________________ 50 Gallon cube

11/22/2015, 09:07 PM	#21
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Looks really good. I really like the stand. Will you be running a skimmer? How will you hang your lights. Also, IMO, a 6bulb ATI fixture will be plenty for SPS for that tank. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

11/25/2015, 09:14 AM	#25
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	that stand is absolute perfection. Speaking of imperfection though.. my JBJ30 had some scuffs and things.. I just learned to live with them and eventually upgraded anyways.. sucks though. __________________ my build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2512689 my fuge thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523500 Current Tank Info: DSA NEO 65G reef powered by Kessil

11/19/2015, 10:26 PM	#6
QuitClowning Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 51	I have the same tank but I'm selling it. But man your tank stand is killer! Where do you live? lol might consider the freight.

11/21/2015, 09:48 AM	#8
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	I just can't help myself....!!!

11/21/2015, 10:10 AM	#9
JaihWill Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 166	Amazing craftsmanship on the stand

11/21/2015, 10:16 AM	#11
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Many more buckets to go.... Lol

11/21/2015, 10:48 AM	#12
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Latch

11/21/2015, 12:11 PM	#13
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173

11/21/2015, 01:33 PM	#14
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Half way there...

11/21/2015, 10:00 PM	#15
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Here we go!

11/21/2015, 11:27 PM	#16
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Ok now I just need to order rock and start the cycle. Got the ATO set up and organized the electrical cables under the stand.

11/22/2015, 07:54 AM	#17
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Well that didn't take long. Woke up to the tank nearly clear

11/22/2015, 01:51 PM	#18
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Never have I had sand clear this quickly.

11/22/2015, 03:41 PM	#19
garethwood Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 92	Love the stand fella.. im new 2 marines on a 50l fluval conversion 10 months ago and now im building a custom myself from stainless steel.. and any pointers would b gratefully recieved : ) ive made a forum? But not sure how to get on it lol.. im a technophobe

11/22/2015, 07:24 PM	#20
Kalen Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 555	Beautiful stand. Looks flawless and simply amazing

11/23/2015, 06:49 PM	#23
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Well just my luck. I was cleaning all the finger prints from the tank and discovered there was a huge scuff/scratch on the front of the tank. You can see it from the side looking through the front pane. I contacted JBJ about the problem and they asked for pictures. They should be sending me a new tank. I should know for sure by tomorrow. Damn the luck!

11/24/2015, 04:04 AM	#24
garethwood Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 92	And you were so pleased with how quick it cleared. .. law of the sod im afraid : (