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    Mounting of APEX in RSM s-series

    Hi all,

    Looking for some inspiration on how to mount the APEX (and also DOS) in the RSM S-series.

    The S-series has a powerbox which make the mounting a little difficult :-) Maybe the solution will be an external cabinet.

    Time to get these cable organized !

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    Ian going with a external myself after two years of mine sitting in my stand

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    With my new installation, I mounted an Ikea medicine cabinet to the wall beside the tank. The Ikea medicine cabinet perfectly matched the gloss white aquarium stand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SurlyTx View Post
    With my new installation, I mounted an Ikea medicine cabinet to the wall beside the tank. The Ikea medicine cabinet perfectly matched the gloss white aquarium stand.
    Pictures?

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    The door is off because I am still working on it. The door is solid white. Ikea also sells a LED light strip for the top of the chest.

    20171020_114513.jpg

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    I’ve been thinking about this as I’m just about to buy Apex. Why not just take out the power box. It’s just screwed on.

    ive got the 2016 S650 so built it and I intended to just remove the power box completely and at the Apex there ?

    but now the cabinet at the side has got me thinking....

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    Sorry ..
    What is an RSM S Series ?

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    I believe he is talking about one of the Red Sea aquarium lines

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    Quote Originally Posted by SurlyTx View Post
    I believe he is talking about one of the Red Sea aquarium lines
    That is correct Red Sea Max S-500 in my case...


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    Quote Originally Posted by SurlyTx View Post
    The door is off because I am still working on it. The door is solid white. Ikea also sells a LED light strip for the top of the chest.

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    Looks good! If I had a black s series I would go with the black smoked glass! Look stellar with the orange lights that you can see through!


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    I made a black panel to slide alongside the inner divider. I screwed the apex gear to it and slid it in. Put some double stick tape or Velcro (I forget) at the top to hold it flush against the divider. It is very stable. The cords coming in the back are insane. Just so many w 4 lights 4 recircs etc. madness. And this stuff needs to be removable. I also am still fiddling so I need to occasionally reach behind or reroute a wire.


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    One more shot.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Klisby View Post
    That is correct Red Sea Max S-500 in my case...


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    Thanks my friend..
    Lol there are Sooo many "Acronyms" out there today in this hoby, an Ole man can get confused lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by emvanburen View Post
    One more shot.


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    That look neat and clean!

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    Mounting of APEX in RSM s-series

    Thanks. I am trying to keep it neat and clean.


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    Quote Originally Posted by emvanburen View Post
    Thanks. I am trying to keep it neat and clean.


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    Have you got any fish in your tank because my sump isn’t as clean as that! Lol

    infact yours is spotless!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Klisby View Post
    That is correct Red Sea Max S-500 in my case...


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    Nice one ..got it !

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    Did you remove the power box? If so, how did it turn out. I am considering doing the same.

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    My power box is still there. Using it for the recirc pumps , the lights, and various power supplies that don’t need control (cor, dos, an eb8). So haven’t felt inclined to remove it.


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