maybe bad form but do you have any idea how much you have invested so far?
Amazing, Matt! I just spent the last 2 hours reading this entire thread. It was like watching a documentary. As I was reading, I kept wondering how far along the project would be once I reached the end. You must still be "curing" the concrete. I can't wait to see "the rest of the story" as it unfolds.
My wife and I are just getting started in the whole reef tank hobby. Now I know just how far this can go. Very dangerous!!! lol. Fortunately, my wife is as excited as I am about all this.
This has been very educational and very entertaining. I can't wait to see the finished product.
hi matt
i have read your thread an can i just say thankyou, i am just starting out in the hobby / addiction and your thread is not only entertaining but realy helpful to a begginer. You have inspired me to start my own thread on my first tank that i am putting together. your tank truly is awesome and the rock you made looks incredible well done buddy great job. lets hope the name has something to do with success cheers
Matt
Thanks everyone.
youngreefer2410, I plan on removing all of the exposed foam. The only exposed foam is what squeezed through holes in the rocks. If it doesn't look good I will probably cover it with cement.
Thanks WayneT. I have some phosphate problems in one of my tanks that has FL limestone. That may be the problem. In this tank, the only rock is the DIY rock. I bet you were tired. that is a lot of reading. I am ready to get past the curing stage. I'm not good at being patient
As far as patience goes, I think you're doing just fine. I have quite a bit of patience, but I would have a hard time doing what you are. I wish you luck and I'll continue to follow along.
Aaron
Sorry for the delays in updating. Not much been going on. I'm down to one computer and my wife has been keeping it tied up with her school work.
I waited 28 days after the rock work was finished to let the concrete fully cure. Hopefully this will help speed up the underwater curing to get the pH right.
I filled the tank up Friday night, today the pH is off of the chart. I'm draing it today and refilling. I will keep doing that until the pH stabilizes.
Here are the pics from Friday night filling.
WOW, that going to be a beautiful tank once you light it up. All that hard work is going to really show. Thanks!