DIY projects

I am in the process of removing the plastic trim and cross braces from a glass aquarium, so I can add euro-bracing around the top. My tank is a 180, so it is 1/2" thick glass. Now, that can get kind of expensive, buying 3 inch by 72 inch strips of 1/2" glass, so I am going to use a different technique of 3/8" glass on the inside and another 3/8" glass on top. I know this may be overkill.

As for removing the trim, here is the equipment list:
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Let me first apologize for such bad pictures. My photography skills end at my iPhone. I will try to get my hands and an actual camera sometime this week and get some better shots, but for the time being here are some blurry pics.


FTS to show the aquascaping. I have since gotten at taller step ladder.



The view from the end.



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Lately I noticed I have been having a Nitrate and Phosphate issue in my tank, so I started looking into dosing Vodka to try and help out with this problem. In doing more research I came across an article called VSV dosing which stands for Vodka Sugar Vinegar. The purpose behind this method over just vodka dosing is to create a more diverse bacterial growth vs a Mono based growth with just Vodka. I have read up on both and they both have the pluses and minuses. I think that there was someone on this ...

so Im having trouble maintaining the temperature at 79 in my 55 gallon with 20 g sump with about 15 g of water in it. Im running 1 150 watt in the return section and 1 100 watt heater in the 2.5 refugium. and 1 100 watt heater in the overflow section of my sump am I better off having one heater or 2? or is more the better? should i have one in the tank?

I completly redesigned my sump and replumbed my whole system will post pics when its completly finished

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I am upgrading from a 55g to a 200g DD. The tanks measures 48Lx36Dx27T. I got the tank at a good price and can't wait to set it up. I am trying to do as much stuff DIY as possible to save money. I am thinking about building my own stand but I am a little nervous cause this baby is going to be >2000lbs. Does anyone have suggestions or know of good sites that has some articles on DIY stands? Would 2x4 only be enough support? ANY advice would be greatly appreciated! Also, ...