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First off, looking good. I really enjoy these actual build threads.
But I'm a bit confused. How are you getting the tank close to the surface of the room side of the sheetrock? I see a stand that is basically four inches from the surface of the sheetrock? I'm confused! But that's...
Thanks for the kind words.
James @JRWOHLER , the finished bracket just happens to be painted flat black:
John @jgraz , most clementine crates my wife brings home are a thin cheesy looking plywood. This solid wood one was a rare find. I have some of this thin plywood as well, and out...
Now wait one minute! Don't I have to be dead for you to inherit? Were's my lawyer? You even said "donated." So this should be Donated JBJ28! :eek:
Jon, Nice job cleaning up the canopy today. Looks good with the new caulk and paint job.
Vortech Controller Bracket
I was a bit incensed when Kevin @kschweer told me that Ecotech makes a bracket for their controllers to replace the cheesey Velcro they originally supplied. I had a little rant over on his Tale HERE (post #570) perplexed that for an expensive powerhead, they can't...
I like that bracket.....but I'm compelled to step up onto the soapbox and complain. The old MP's...well the MP40's anyway......you could mount their controllers with four little screws. Simple and great design. They then came out with these ovoid control boxes and gave you a couple cheesey...
Keep the pictures coming Kevin. I'm about ready to finally start my equipment cabinet as well, and I need all the ideas I can find. Purchased the face frame wood this week, just need to find the time.
I like what you've done so far......with the exception of the dosing pumps so low...
Now there's a first! Is it Aprils fool's day already. :D
Good luck finding you algae rocks Joe.
Actually, I could give you just hair algae, if you'd like. My sump is covered, and the clowns down there host it. They'll be mad, put I'm sure I could give you a good crop of it.