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Solana 34G (ZEOvit)


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Really slick build, tank and overflow both look great. Looking forward to seeing how the stand turns out.

Thank you Rollajase! Its getting there!

 

wow this is gonna be a clean build.

Thanks pegasus! Thats what I'm hoping for! :)

 

So awesome can't wait to see more!

Thanks Jr! I plan to keep you guys updated as much as possible!

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Side note:

This is the color I went with for the stand. This laminate is the last piece I'm waiting on at the moment to finish up the stand.
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Apparently, HD is having a hard time getting this Formica laminate in... I had to compromise and went with matte finish instead of gloss after numerous phone calls.

 

"More waiting, more annoying"

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I want your glass shop! Nice work. Do you have that plumbing strapped to the stand? That is my only concern since the tank already has pretty thin(1/4" or so) glass.

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This is gonna be slick!

Thanks Mojado! Im gonna try my best!

 

I want your glass shop! Nice work. Do you have that plumbing strapped to the stand? That is my only concern since the tank already has pretty thin(1/4" or so) glass.

Haha I'm pretty happy with their work :D

 

That was my concern too tho, I had no idea how it would hold. Turned out, its VERY sturdy. I used RTV silicone. All the PVC pipings are just hanging at the moment. Ill try to take some pics from behind (or wherever) as soon as I'm done with the stand!

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RiddleEagle18

Very nice build. I have the old all in one solana and I am currently in the process of converting it to this exactly. External overflow with a very similar stand. Cant wait to see this done.

 

What are the dimensions of the overflow?

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Thanks RiddleEagle!

 

Overflow box dimensions: 16x3.5x3.5 with 1/4" glass panels. I think I should have used a tad less silicone for sleeker look, but, oh well.

 

Hope this helps!

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Ok finallyyyy the Formica sheet is in!

 

Grabbed a can of contact cement and a few misc stuff at the same time.

 

VOILA!

 

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Needs a few touch up, but over all, I like it!
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And yes its ORANGE inside.
A few more pics:
Behind the scene.

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Ill post a few trimming pics of Formica later!
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Here are quick pics of process of the stand wrap:
Apply contact cement on stand:
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Apply it on cut Formica piece as well, wait for 20 mins, let it dry. Then place it carefully on designated surface.

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Trim the excess with a router with a "flush drill bit"

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In this pic below, you can see the cut i made with the router. (bottom) Repeat the process:

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Trim again:

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Never used a router before, but you get the hang of it rather fast. Make sure you ware protective goggles! :D
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BattleAthletics

Did you follow the Ada style stand video on doing the formica cuts? If I didn't have this stand that what I would of done.

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Thanks Shin for the detailed post will help out in my next build.

Thanks Kyle! Looking forward to your build!

 

Sleek build!! Can't wait to see MOAR!!!!

Thanks DJ! Ill post some more pics, the tank is getting WET!

 

Did you follow the Ada style stand video on doing the formica cuts? If I didn't have this stand that what I would of done.

I think I know what you're talking about. Ive read/watched a lot of build tutorials threads for this.

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Heres how the initial % of the Radion is gonna be. It looks pretty much what you see above. The Radion is hung at 11" off the water, 14" off the top of the rock. What do you all think?
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I really wish i had a PAR meter..

 

 

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Wow, the stand turned out great, I'll have to keep that sheeting in mind for future projects.

Hey RollaJase thanks! The back side is painted white, and its ugly with all the brush strokes and whatnot, but the fomica sheet came out a lot better than i thought to be honest. Im a happy man :D

 

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I have been playing with these :D

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Radion setting, still trying to figure out how to use it with the seasonal table (if its even possible).
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VorTech Setting.
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Graphs :D
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Just tested the water for the first time.
0.00 ppm Nitrates.
Phosphates 0.02, but it did show 0.15 ppm before this test... hmm (It's safe to say it was user error )

 

And might as well, checked Alk too:


Im using Numbers to keep the log.

 

Im thinking of a lawnmower blenny as the first critter
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