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MoparFan2016

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  1. Question about the Apex, is it the JR or full setup? I'm looking for a good used Apex and would be interested in buying. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  2. Still available. $190.00 for both tray and chrome trim. Can bring to December club meeting to save a trip. It is heavy. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  3. I agree with everyone else...don't give up! I haven't completed my reef build yet and can only imagine the amount of time, money, blood, sweat, and tears you have put into your system. I think the fact that you are sustaining a tropical marine ecosystem in a glass or acrylic [emoji6] box in your house... in Oregon...is pretty amazing. Keep at it! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  4. Sorry it took so long to reply. It fits right in the center, on the outside covering the opening in bumper. You remove the factory tow hooks and it mounts to the same holes with provided hardware. Here is a link to the PDF install sheet. It has some good pictures and you can see what is entailed. http://westinautomotive.com/applicationchart/pdf/75-0150.pdf Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  5. I have used Krylon Fusion before on freshwater, with no ill effects. I have read on other reefing forums people using it as well. I would just let it cure for a bit longer to make sure it won't leach anything. Just my thought. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  6. I know it isn't reef related, but thought I would put it out to my fellow reefers. I have a Westin brand winch mounting tray and chrome trim for a 2010 - 2017 Ram 2500 or 3500. I bought it for my Ram, but never installed it. Still brand new in its box. I also have the chrome front plate for the tray to match the bumper. It mounts to the frame using the tow hook mounts. No bumber mod required. Below is a link for more details. http://westinautomotive.com/westin/viewproduct.jsp?id=45&vehicleId=&s_id=ae1b7a1e-26a2-63fd-40a4-873b430885bc&year=2014&make=RAM&model=2500&submodel=&cabstyle=&bedstyle=null&bedLength=null&driveTrainSystem=null I can bring to next club meeting to save a trip. Let's say 200.00 for both Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  7. I plan on 1 in bulkheads for my brute containers I'm setting up. I did research and people had success with uniseals as well, but some leaked and were touchy. I agree it depends on the thickness of the container. The 32 gallon Brute is thin enough that the bulkhead should flatten the curve and seal. If I got those food grade blue barrels, uniseals would have been better. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  8. I would think you would be fine. I have never personally done it, but that's because haven't needed to not because it won't work. As long as you have (flange - gasket - glass/acrylic - nut) you should be good either way ???? ...unless you have a fish strong enough and smart enough to unscrew the bulkhead from the inside lol [emoji6] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  9. I too was having issues where topics and replies were not matched up. Once I was in the thread I was looking for all was good though. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  10. +1 I second that [emoji106] As for the raffle item...hmm...how about an Apex setup! Just dreaming here. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  11. Just wanted to pass my thanks along to Jeff as well for allowing the use of his shop. I had a great time for my first club meeting. It was nice to meet all of you and look forward to all the knowledge and experience as I set up my tank! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  12. You got it! That's my motto [emoji1] It was my first experience with TAP and it was great, would use them again for sure! I'm lucky my wife has been patient with this reef project and my cutting a giant home in our living room wall lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  13. Thanks! I ordered all the acrylic from a company called TAP Plastics online. They have a cut to order section. I planned out the sump, then ordered all my baffles and pieces with the correct dimensions. They showed up in about 3 days. The best part is the only "cutting" I had to do was cutting the holes for the filter socks. [emoji6] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  14. Finished the sump build. Just need to leak test! Can't wait to get it plumbed in. Decided on the Skimmer - Return - Fuge configuration. The water will come in from overflow into two 4 x 14 in filter socks. Then into the skimmer section where the mag18 will pump the raw tank water into the EV 240. Followed by the bubble trap and return. I will divert via ball valve some of the return flow into the Fuge. This will allow a controlled flow. Not perfect, but will get it going. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  15. Thanks! I am building my sump now. Will get some completed pictures up soon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  16. Sorry it's been so long. Between work and other home projects the tank build has been slow. My overflow arrived last week and tonight I decided to drill! [emoji15] I have watched a bunch of videos, but this is my first tank I've drilled. I planned on moving it outside, but due to lack of muscle (125 is fairly heavy) and the weather I decided to drill inside. [emoji1] I wanted water to keep the bit cool, but since I couldn't lay it on its side and it was inside, I had to make a makeshift drilling setup. I used a concrete mixing tub and a small pump from Harbor Freight to pump water up over the bit while drilling. I taped the template on the tank and clamped it with a large spring clamp. Here is the setup. Not the prettiest, but effective. Each hole took about 25 min or so to drill. I taped the backside to minimize chip out. I tried to get some pictures of the holes, but couldn't get a good angle without glare. After the first hole I thought I made it without making a water mess...I was wrong [emoji53] Apparently the water was running down and was filling the trim between the tank glass and plastic. It ran back to the first plastic brace and filled it with water. I noticed the water running down the wall and traced it back to the brace overflowing. Yikes! Anyways...5 towels later we were good. [emoji6] Here is the overflow test mounted. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  17. It now has a new home. Thanks. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  18. I'm sorry, I didn't even see that. It was late lol The concept I was looking for was wireless "bridge mode." That is what you want to bridge the apex wirelessly with your home router. Do you have the model number from your router? This link is for a newer router, but might get you in the correct direction. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20831/~/how-to-set-up-bridge-mode-on-r6300,-r6250-%26-r6200%3F?cid=wmt_netgear_organic Sorry for the confusion. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  19. Sorry to hear about your little guy. I have had my fair share of loses during my freshwater days. I had a DIY coffee table fish tank with large gold fish in it. One day I found one of them dead on the floor by the couch. I couldn't figure out how he got out. I eventually caught our cat sticking his paw through the gap under the table top and doing some fishing of his own. I too hope the light makes it, but as Emerald said, we're here to help if needed. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  20. There is a way to do it. The router needs to be set up as an "access point" or AP. This allows you to plug the ethernet from the apex into the LAN ports on the back and have it act like your wireless adapter. You will need to go into the routers settings, which depends on brand and model. There you can configure it to connect to your home network and set the LAN settings for AP. Here is a link that might help: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20927/~/how-do-i-change-my-netgear-router-to-ap-mode-after-i’ve-already-run-setup%3F I hope this helps somewhat. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  21. Pickup Pending Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  22. I have been working on my in wall reef so I no longer have a need for my stand and canopy for my 125 gallon. The stand is the standard Aqueon pine stand. It's about 8 years old, but still seems solid. It has an added outlet panel that needs work and a mounted electronic ballast for the canopy's T8 lights. The canopy is my first DIY canopy. It turned out ok and served it's purpose. It needs more work and good home. It is about 6 years old. 50.00 for both. I live outside of Albany. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  23. These are from today. Wall patches were sanded, a light texture sprayed over to blend patchwork, primed and painted. I trimmed out the opening with 1x6 pre-primed pine and sealed all the cracks with window caulking. The tank is currently full of water to leak test and check structure. Everything looks good so far [emoji1] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  24. View from the living room side. Started patching drywall in this pic. I tried to keep the drywall intact on the living room side. It did sustain some damage though, from screw pullouts and oppsies with the sawsall [emoji6] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
  25. Sorry for not posting an update sooner, been crazy busy. Not much new has happened, but here are some more build pictures I found. This is the wall after drywall and textured. First time texturing with a hopper spray gun. It was an interesting learning experience. Wall primed and painted to match room color. Stand primed and in place. I added a piece of pvc panel behind the stand. I thought it would be a good barrier and easy to clean. Stand with plywood top and bottom. More to come... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
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