The Synergy Reef v2 Official build - 48" x 36" x 30"

[mixer911]

I hare you....

 

[revhtree]

HAHA HATE!

 

[mixer911]

HAHA HATE!

 

[jcdeng]

wow! that stand!

 

[revhtree]

ROFL!

 

[WillReef4Food]

Very nice! I really like the stacked PVC idea. Are you using the solid PVC or expanded PVC? I am working on a 80/20 stand for a 8' 300g tank (coincidentally with a 20" synergy reef overflow, ) and that is an excellent way to top it off!

 

[mixer911]

Very nice! I really like the stacked PVC idea. Are you using the solid PVC or expanded PVC? I am working on a 80/20 stand for a 8' 300g tank (coincidentally with a 20" synergy reef overflow, ) and that is an excellent way to top it off!

Thanks! I used expanded PVC , Sintra brand. I am really happy how it turned out. Just used 3M spray adhesive to bond it together. Awesome to hear about the new build with our overflow Make sure to update me if you have a build going or at least post some pics on our forum on here. Sounds like it will be nice!

 

[Elder1945]

Thanks! I used expanded PVC , Sintra brand. I am really happy how it turned out. Just used 3M spray adhesive to bond it together. Awesome to hear about the new build with our overflow Make sure to update me if you have a build going or at least post some pics on our forum on here. Sounds like it will be nice!

Sintra is all over my tank .... you should see what you can make out of it once you find out you can chemically weld it

 

[mixer911]

Sintra is all over my tank .... you should see what you can make out of it once you find out you can chemically weld it

It is cool stuff. I haven't built a lot out of yet, but from what I have done it's nice.

 

[hybridazn]

Awesome build so far!

 

[Saltwaterwill]

I got so much inspiration from your stand build from 80/20...outstanding job. I'm currently working on two stands but having a difficult time finding the right hardware from tnutz you used for all your gusseted inside corner brackets...Is it (stainless) BUTTON HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW? Thread size : 5/16-18
Length: 3/4" or 5/8" or 7/8" ? Also how were you able to support your pvc on top of your stand? Sorry to give you homework but I am need of some help I would appreciate any info, again outstanding work not just on your stand but your whole build

 

[mixer911]

Awesome! Glad you liked it that much

Yes I used the T-nutz 5/16 - 18 x 5/8" for all the gussets. Here is a link http://www.ebay.com/itm/261277799911

for the top of the stand I counter sunk some holes and then put those same bolts thru the holes with the nut underneath. I took pictures but cannot find them for some reason.

 

[Saltwaterwill]

Awesome! Glad you liked it that much

Yes I used the T-nutz 5/16 - 18 x 5/8" for all the gussets. Here is a link http://www.ebay.com/itm/261277799911

for the top of the stand I counter sunk some holes and then put those same bolts thru the holes with the nut underneath. I took pictures but cannot find them for some reason.

Thank you so much.

 

[don_chuwish]

Thanks. I have been planning the build for over 1.5 years. I drew everything out in CAD to make sure everything fit how I wanted. Planning is the key.

For reference, what are the dimensions of that board? I'm trying to plan out mine now and I like how much space you have between each unit.

 

[mixer911]

For reference, what are the dimensions of that board? I'm trying to plan out mine now and I like how much space you have between each unit.

The equipment board is 21.5" x 36"

 

[don_chuwish]

The equipment board is 21.5" x 36"

Thanks! Helpful.

 

[XocyrusX]

Love the build @mixer911 !!! My stand is built out of 80/20 as well. I love this stuff and so fun to build. As your an open stand fan I did the same. Why hide all that fun / sexy equipment? if you get a chance to check out my stand I welcome feedback here's my build...

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/120g-80-20-stand-build.226353/page-3#post-2799901

Keep up the good work!!!

 

[mixer911]

Love the build @mixer911 !!! My stand is built out of 80/20 as well. I love this stuff and so fun to build. As your an open stand fan I did the same. Why hide all that fun / sexy equipment? if you get a chance to check out my stand I welcome feedback here's my build...

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/120g-80-20-stand-build.226353/page-3#post-2799901

Keep up the good work!!!

Nice build! I like how you did your build as well!
I am all about the open stand or viewable equipment. Being a equipment nerd myself, I think it's just as important to view the equipment as I do the inhabitants. When we started our company, that is what we wanted to do, make people great looking equipment that can be enjoyed.

 

[mixer911]

Tank is doing well. It went thru a major cycle, mainly because of me not putting my bio pellets online from my old system and not reusing the sand bed. That caused a huge loss of bacteria and the cycle happened. I lost some of my sps colonies but everything else survived and is doing fine. Here is a couple of quick phone pics.

 

[don_chuwish]

Gotta love that lighting effect!