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  1. 42 Gallon Hex build

    The first two photos are of the parts for the side panels and side panel doors. These are the same as the canopy side panels and doors only they are longer. The second two photos are of the side panel and door assembled. These are attached differently than the canopy side panels. In the fifth photo you can see the notches in the sides of the panel. These parts were notched so that they can be used on either side. Only every other notch is used depending on which side it is used on. This allows ...
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  2. 42 Gallon Hex build

    The first photo is the top inner frame parts of the stand. It has been notched with the router for the six post. The inner sides of the post have been trimmed to make room for a wider sump. It can be placed in either of two positions. To do this two of the post had to be trimmed on both sides. The parts stacked to the right in the photo are for the bottom frame. The next two photos are of the top frame one of each side. The next photo is of the bottom inner frame parts of the stand. You can see ...
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  3. 42 Gallon Hex build

    Here are some more photo's with the canopy assembled and the side panels stained. If you look inside at the bottom inner frame you can see that it slopes down towad the inside of the tank. Also in a photo of the back you can see where the power and control signals enter the canopy. The power is 12 volts and 24 volts. The 12 volts is for the RGBW, UV, Dark Red and lime LED's. It also powers cooling fans for the LED heat sink. The 24 volts is for the Royal Blue and warm white LED's. Also there are ...
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  4. 42 Gallon Hex build

    Two of the photo's below show the canopy with inner frame, side panel assembles, top outer frame and bottom outer frame after they were glued. The top outer frame bottom outer frame and side panel can be removed from the inner frame assembly if needed. The other two photo's are of the top outer frame and lid stained ready to install on the inner frame and side panels.
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