Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Here is the stand partially completed 12L x 16W x 32H with glossy white rounded corners! 4 Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Finished matching top and base in rounded edges to give your stand a very modern look... 3 Link to comment
r20crazy Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 looks really nice.... but shipping that stand will be more than most are willing to pay.. and chances for damage are great. p.s. can i have your garage? 1 Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 8 hours ago, r20crazy said: looks really nice.... but shipping that stand will be more than most are willing to pay.. and chances for damage are great. p.s. can i have your garage? You are very correct about shipping. When I first started in 2011 my aquariums were being manufactured by TruVu Aquariums. I would design what I needed and they would build it, it was a beautiful beginning and I enjoyed the simplicity back in those days. Then as I started to grow and orders started to take off, one of my reefers ordered a stand much similar to the one you see here that I built. And there was no box that I could find to ship it. So, I had to use two boxes, cut them up and tape them together. I went through a lot and made sure to include plenty of packaging material, but not enough as UPS destroyed the stand upon arrival. Luckily insurance claim came back on my side and paid everyone! What I learned, since then is that all my aquariums and systems are packaged today with 1/2 inch foam padding that helps with the absorption of shock from a big drop. I have since shipped many stands throughout the United States with zero causalities since that introduction to shipping class I took back in 2011, LOL. You like my small tiny shop? I didn't even show you Mr. Cool mini/split AC system, you for sure would want my garage even more since it keeps the shop at 74 F degrees while outside the shop is 94F with relative humidity pushing it to feel 104F, yikes! MG 2 Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Looking forward to seeing the tank that fits this pedestal stand! Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hey reefers, I am getting ready to build this 13 gallon AIO and need your input. The stand is solid white, so what color should the false wall be? White or Black for the aquarium? Should I create a canopy for this system? If so, what color will it be? White or Black? Let me know what your thoughts are? I want to make this system marketable so, what do the masses want? Thanks, Mike Guerrero Link to comment
r20crazy Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 white false wall would look terrible with algae (the ugly kind on it) IMO... thats why they are always black... even the Blue ones on tanks look bad.. but I'd be willing to beta test a white wall setup... 😉 Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, r20crazy said: white false wall would look terrible with algae (the ugly kind on it) IMO... thats why they are always black... even the Blue ones on tanks look bad.. but I'd be willing to beta test a white wall setup... 😉 Good feedback, I agree but many nano systems of this size remember it's 13 gallons almost 14 will have live rock covering most of the back wall. If it is turned into reef tank, fish only you need to scrub that back wall before green ever sets in. So we have a vote for it being black false wall and the stand is white, how about canopy? None or what color if you were to want one? Link to comment
r20crazy Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 white stand needs white canopy.. otherwise its like white socks with black shoes... 1 Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 3 hours ago, r20crazy said: white stand needs white canopy.. otherwise its like white socks with black shoes... Would you think a black false wall would look okay between the white stand and white canopy? Link to comment
r20crazy Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I.M. tank looks great white stand/canopy and black tank back... but if tank perams are good back wall turns pink with coraline anyway if 3 sided viewing.. Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 14 hours ago, r20crazy said: I.M. tank looks great white stand/canopy and black tank back... but if tank perams are good back wall turns pink with coraline anyway if 3 sided viewing.. I took a look and was impressed, I will introduce both white and black false wall against the white stand, should look impressive. Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 3:41 PM, Micro-Reefs Aquariums said: Would you think a black false wall would look okay between the white stand and white canopy? This is what I would try Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 hours ago, GraniteReefer said: This is what I would try I saw how AI has there white stand and black system on top! It looks incredible! I will go with that look as it pronounces the tank, and white acrylic stand is just impeccable in shine! Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 9/22/2020 at 8:47 AM, Micro-Reefs Aquariums said: I saw how AI has there white stand and black system on top! It looks incredible! I will go with that look as it pronounces the tank, and white acrylic stand is just impeccable in shine! 1 1 Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Couple more pics... 3 Link to comment
r20crazy Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 nice haircut!!! 😁 ( I can see your reflection in the mirror by the big boob lady statues). looks good sir. Like the black back on white stand 1 Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 10 hours ago, r20crazy said: nice haircut!!! 😁 ( I can see your reflection in the mirror by the big boob lady statues). looks good sir. Like the black back on white stand 😆 haircut? This is not Blade Runner where Harrison Ford as the detective looks at a mirror for clues on replicas! 😆 1 Link to comment
nanoreeFan Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Very nice Micro thanks for sharing! Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, nanoreeFan said: Very nice Micro thanks for sharing! Here is quick video so you can see what the black one looks like in an small office. Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 12.5 gallon AIO Batman all black series - YouTube Link to comment
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