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Sweet! Maybe I'll get lucky! How much space do you have on each side of the sump in the cabinet?
 
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The sump sits directly in the center so you have about 9 inches on either side (just measured). I planned to build a cabinet, possibly 2 on either side for equipment as the tank progresses.
 

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Sorry for all the questions, it's just nice to actually have someone with the same tank I'm getting.
 

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I may modify the plumbing and move the sump to the right side. I have to add a uv and some neptune flow meters so I'll be cutting into the plumbing anyway.
 

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I may modify the plumbing and move the sump to the right side. I have to add a uv and some neptune flow meters so I'll be cutting into the plumbing anyway.
I plan on adding a second return pump with a uv in line too. It may fit behind the tank, if not I'm going to use the right side
 

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That's my exact plan. I'm upgrading from a sca 120 and will be transferring most of my equipment.
 

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Another question, did the stand come with a shelf in the stand? The description on the website says they include a shelf but I haven't seen it on any of the builds. Thanks
 
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Another question, did the stand come with a shelf in the stand? The description on the website says they include a shelf but I haven't seen it on any of the builds. Thanks

No shelf, not really any room for of any size. There are t-slots all around the tank; however, with planning could be utilized for better space. I highly recommend planning it out prior to placing the tank on the stand. I made a huge error thinking it would be easier to build once the tank is on. Luckily, I left adequate space on both sides of the stand for equipment cabinets etc
 

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Do standard t slot connectors work to attach stuff like pipe support clamps or maybe a control board?
 

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Wow great build so far! I am so very close to convincing my wife that an upgrade is needed and I've been looking at the EXT200 for close to a year now. With any luck I'll have it ordered by the weekend. I have 3 REEFI lights with a 61" ATI Hybrid fixture and absolutely love it on my 6' 120 gal. I'm thinking this would be enough light for the new setup but can always add one more later on.
 
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I was so very close to doing the aquaticlife t5 hybrid setup. I really like the concept of both worlds. After many conversations with various people haha I went with 4 Reefi Pro Uno 2.0s. Daniel from Reefi was very helpful and aided me in getting all the right pieces together. They should all arrive here next week.
 

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I was so very close to doing the aquaticlife t5 hybrid setup. I really like the concept of both worlds. After many conversations with various people haha I went with 4 Reefi Pro Uno 2.0s. Daniel from Reefi was very helpful and aided me in getting all the right pieces together. They should all arrive here next week.
Nice! How are you mounting them to the tank?
 
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I'm using the Reefi 2040 across tank mounts with custom 2040 aluminum bars. I did not want to go with the RMS bars at this length, too flimsy.
 

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I'm using the Reefi 2040 across tank mounts with custom 2040 aluminum bars. I did not want to go with the RMS bars at this length, too flimsy.
Daniel was great when soon after i received them one of the fans stopped working and i posted the issue i was having on the FB page. Within an hour he was messaging me with troubleshooting ideas and when he determined the fan was bad he shipped one out right away and it was at my doorstop a few days. Please show you're lighting setup when complete as I'm thinking of mounting them in similar fashion.
 
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Daniel was great when soon after i received them one of the fans stopped working and i posted the issue i was having on the FB page. Within an hour he was messaging me with troubleshooting ideas and when he determined the fan was bad he shipped one out right away and it was at my doorstop a few days. Please show you're lighting setup when complete as I'm thinking of mounting them in similar fashion.

This was a big selling point for me. Customer service and community support mean a lot to me.

I will definitely have pics of process. The lights should be here early next week, so no major updates this weekend.
 
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