DSA NEO 65 PRO - build by sixpackgarage - Page 23

sixpackgarage · 05/21/2017, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fishdip22

Have him do it out of aluminum and then have it anodized. I also think you could park a truck on that stand.

He only does steel, but yea it'll be hella strong

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OnlyTono · 05/29/2017, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

Haha I wish.. 300 is a lot to handle. I got a quote for $600 to have a local fabricator build a steel stand for the 180. I'm not sure I like the 180 enough for that.. thinking about it though
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Not a bad quote - I think mine was done for $450, 4 years ago for my 125. I had a buddy who welds dune buggy chassis and suspensions parts all day do mine.

After he was done - he said, "if anyone asks - tell them I charged you $750, because that was a lot of work".

sixpackgarage · 05/29/2017, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OnlyTono

Not a bad quote - I think mine was done for $450, 4 years ago for my 125. I had a buddy who welds dune buggy chassis and suspensions parts all day do mine.

After he was done - he said, "if anyone asks - tell them I charged you $750, because that was a lot of work".

Yeah $450 is too cheap.. deal of a lifetime

I'm waiting for a quote from 8020.net for an extrusion kit to make my own stand from 80-20, but I suspect it will be more than the fabricated one.. we'all see

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OnlyTono · 05/29/2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

Yeah $450 is too cheap.. deal of a lifetime

I'm waiting for a quote from 8020.net for an extrusion kit to make my own stand from 80-20, but I suspect it will be more than the fabricated one.. we'all see
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ya - it most likely will be. Or, at least pretty much the same. the 80/20 stuff is not cheap. I don't remember the exact cost but I priced it out at the time I built my stand and it was pretty close in costs to the having the steel one built.

sixpackgarage · 06/04/2017, 11:12 PM

Just some randoms from today

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sixpackgarage · 06/10/2017, 05:51 PM

As requested, here are some details on #lightzilla.

Version 1 was just the center 2 bulbs and reflectors removed with 3 Kessil 360we down the middle. The end result was an awesome light. I used the Apex to run the program for the Kessils and the ATI retained full 2 channel functionality. The downside was the bulky look.

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sixpackgarage · 06/18/2017, 03:26 PM

With PHX in the 120+ temp range next week, I've gone back to LED only. My room is just too warm with the T5s. Also solidifying plans to set up my 180 gallon as soon as I move. The 180 will initially be illuminated by LED, so might as well start acclimating the corals now.

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Scorpius · 06/19/2017, 03:22 PM

Well thats a shame you gotta ditch the T5's. I've been having good luck with mine, but I've been running a fan over the tank to keep the temps below 80. It's crazy how T5's heat the water up so quickly.

sixpackgarage · 06/19/2017, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorpius

Well thats a shame you gotta ditch the T5's. I've been having good luck with mine, but I've been running a fan over the tank to keep the temps below 80. It's crazy how T5's heat the water up so quickly.

Yeah..it's a small room and also where I sleep, so I need it cool.

House AC is at 77 and runs constant when it's this hot. I'm in the process of buying a house, so plans are to eventually go
Back to a T5 combo with my next tank

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sixpackgarage · 07/06/2017, 09:07 PM

Tank is destined to be torn down in about a month. I expect to be closing on my house in a couple of weeks and will start to set up my 180 long. Luckily the house is only a few miles away, so I don't expect any losses.

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sixpackgarage · 08/03/2017, 11:52 PM

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JamesHolt · 08/04/2017, 02:06 AM

What settings are you using on your iPhone to take these pictures?

sixpackgarage · 08/09/2017, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesHolt

What settings are you using on your iPhone to take these pictures?

Just whatever the default is. I typically use an eBay gel filter and that's it

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sixpackgarage · 08/24/2017, 12:22 AM

Rescued this little guy from a local school. They were paying someone $150 per month to maintain a tank with a single 1" clownfish and some plastic corals lol.

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rickztahone · 08/30/2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

Rescued this little guy from a local school. They were paying someone $150 per month to maintain a tank with a single 1" clownfish and some plastic corals lol.

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Whoever was doing that, shame on them. Instead of volunteering services to schools they charge them, but on top of charging them, they gouge them as well!

Good of you to rescue it. Tank looks great btw.

Scorpius · 08/05/2018, 07:19 AM

No update in almost a year brotha!!!

06/04/2017, 11:12 PM	#555
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	DSA NEO 65 PRO - build by sixpackgarage Just some randoms from today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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 Last edited by sixpackgarage; 06/04/2017 at 11:24 PM.

06/10/2017, 05:51 PM	#556
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	As requested, here are some details on #lightzilla. Version 1 was just the center 2 bulbs and reflectors removed with 3 Kessil 360we down the middle. The end result was an awesome light. I used the Apex to run the program for the Kessils and the ATI retained full 2 channel functionality. The downside was the bulky look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

06/18/2017, 03:26 PM	#557
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	With PHX in the 120+ temp range next week, I've gone back to LED only. My room is just too warm with the T5s. Also solidifying plans to set up my 180 gallon as soon as I move. The 180 will initially be illuminated by LED, so might as well start acclimating the corals now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

06/19/2017, 03:22 PM	#558
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	Well thats a shame you gotta ditch the T5's. I've been having good luck with mine, but I've been running a fan over the tank to keep the temps below 80. It's crazy how T5's heat the water up so quickly. __________________ Current Tank 65gal DSA rimless. Vortech MP-10 x4 Vectra M1. Kessil A360we x3 4-24in T5's. BRS 2 part LPS/SPS mixed reef. Will do ______ for Acropora.

07/06/2017, 09:07 PM	#560
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	Tank is destined to be torn down in about a month. I expect to be closing on my house in a couple of weeks and will start to set up my 180 long. Luckily the house is only a few miles away, so I don't expect any losses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

08/03/2017, 11:52 PM	#561
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

08/04/2017, 02:06 AM	#562
JamesHolt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milton,NC Posts: 1,104 Blog Entries: 3	What settings are you using on your iPhone to take these pictures? __________________ John Adams: "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." Current Tank Info: 29g with 2 Engineer gobies

08/24/2017, 12:22 AM	#564
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	Rescued this little guy from a local school. They were paying someone $150 per month to maintain a tank with a single 1" clownfish and some plastic corals lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

08/05/2018, 07:19 AM	#566
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	No update in almost a year brotha!!! __________________ Current Tank 65gal DSA rimless. Vortech MP-10 x4 Vectra M1. Kessil A360we x3 4-24in T5's. BRS 2 part LPS/SPS mixed reef. Will do ______ for Acropora.