OK - I'm Officially Insane

NaH2O · 03-19-2004, 03:06 PM

Many of you know that my tank in progress was nearing an end. I was just in the beginning stages of figuring out the plumbing on my tank. Stand was built, tank in place, sump and refugium made, lights hung.....just working on where to have the closed loop. Well, what I wanted to create was going to be difficult without drilling the tank, so I did the next best thing......ordered a custom 120 gallon acrylic. Oh, and I might add that this idea was prompted by my hubby/budget committee/DIYer (who wasn't up to the challenge of putting in the closed loop to my specifications and listen to me complain because it wasn't quite right

). Anyway, this happened about a month ago, and I've been working on finally ordering the last pieces of equipment I'm going to need for the plumbing (I just ordered a motorized ball valve to run the closed loop).

I know, I know....I'm crazy!

NaH2O · 03-19-2004, 03:09 PM

Woops, I forgot to mention that if you want to see pictures of it in progress here they are: My Tank Being Built. Curt has seen IAP's work, and was very impressed, which makes me that much more excited!

MojosReef · 03-19-2004, 03:36 PM

Thats going to be a nice looking tank. I have often thought about going to the same size tank but just cant stand the thought of changing out the tank. After all of the work that went itno changing out the last time I am going to stick with what I have. Keep us posted so we can see the progress.

Woodstock · 03-19-2004, 03:37 PM

Isn't it fun being looney!

I just bought a light fixture that cost me 2 fingers and a toe!!

Have fun!!!!!

Scooterman · 03-19-2004, 03:43 PM

Ok yo officially confused me, something in your statement didn't sound right, I don't understand what you did or didn't do? All sounds on the level!

ScottT1980 · 03-19-2004, 03:44 PM

Nikki, we knew it all along

Also sounds like you have a pretty smart husband!

Looking foward to seeing everything once it is up and running.

Take er easy
Scott T.

NaH2O · 03-19-2004, 03:49 PM

LOL, Scotts! Woodstock - better not buy too many of those light fixtures!

Haven't decided what to do with the other tank....hmmm....if I keep it, it would make one heck of a mantis tank...lol....oh wait...it's glass - hmm....looks like I'll have to get another acrylic for the manits tank.

Gina · 03-19-2004, 04:31 PM

Nikki!
I saw your tank being built at IAP! You go girl!!

Cougra · 03-19-2004, 04:40 PM

So, when are you going to be putting water in there Nikki? This wait is killing me and I'm sure it's killing you as well!

dgasmd · 03-19-2004, 05:06 PM

Pretty cool. You go girlfriend................

drdrew · 03-19-2004, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NaH2O

I know, I know....I'm crazy!

come on over to my office and bring your checkbook.

NaH2O · 03-19-2004, 05:22 PM

LOL DrDrew! I'll be right there.....well, wait....this won't hurt my reefing addiction will it? And, you aren't going to convince me to give you all of my reefing supplies, are you?

Michelle, it depends on how long it takes to get the plumbing put together after the tank arrives. Should be plug and play. As far as the wait goes....to me it has been such a long project that another month isn't a big deal anymore. I'm just trying to go with the flow....and this tank is going to have some, that's for sure!

caja · 03-19-2004, 05:22 PM

drew, aren't you so helpful. nikki, I looked at the link, looks like it'll be a killer tank once it's together. congrats!

Montanareefer · 03-19-2004, 08:32 PM

Congrats Nikki! I think I know exactly how you are feeling!

Willmsbrg · 03-19-2004, 08:35 PM

Nikki,

Looking great ..Actually, I was just thinking the other day.. that I had not seen anything from you with regards to your tank progress.. (perhaps I missed it) ~laughs~

Happy to see it moving along.. I look forward to seeing how this all turns out..~

03-19-2004, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	OK - I'm Officially Insane Many of you know that my tank in progress was nearing an end. I was just in the beginning stages of figuring out the plumbing on my tank. Stand was built, tank in place, sump and refugium made, lights hung.....just working on where to have the closed loop. Well, what I wanted to create was going to be difficult without drilling the tank, so I did the next best thing......ordered a custom 120 gallon acrylic. Oh, and I might add that this idea was prompted by my hubby/budget committee/DIYer (who wasn't up to the challenge of putting in the closed loop to my specifications and listen to me complain because it wasn't quite right ). Anyway, this happened about a month ago, and I've been working on finally ordering the last pieces of equipment I'm going to need for the plumbing (I just ordered a motorized ball valve to run the closed loop). I know, I know....I'm crazy! __________________ ~Nikki~

03-19-2004, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Woops, I forgot to mention that if you want to see pictures of it in progress here they are: My Tank Being Built. Curt has seen IAP's work, and was very impressed, which makes me that much more excited! __________________ ~Nikki~

03-19-2004, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
MojosReef Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Millington, TN Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thats going to be a nice looking tank. I have often thought about going to the same size tank but just cant stand the thought of changing out the tank. After all of the work that went itno changing out the last time I am going to stick with what I have. Keep us posted so we can see the progress. __________________ Jeff http://www.mojosreef.com/files/Header3b.gif My 80g Tank My 20g Tank My other past time http://www.gifs.net/animate/fish08.gif

03-19-2004, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,365 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Isn't it fun being looney! I just bought a light fixture that cost me 2 fingers and a toe!! Have fun!!!!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-19-2004, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,238 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ok yo officially confused me, something in your statement didn't sound right, I don't understand what you did or didn't do? All sounds on the level! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

03-19-2004, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nikki, we knew it all along Also sounds like you have a pretty smart husband! Looking foward to seeing everything once it is up and running. Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

03-19-2004, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL, Scotts! Woodstock - better not buy too many of those light fixtures! Haven't decided what to do with the other tank....hmmm....if I keep it, it would make one heck of a mantis tank...lol....oh wait...it's glass - hmm....looks like I'll have to get another acrylic for the manits tank. __________________ ~Nikki~

03-19-2004, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,838 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nikki! I saw your tank being built at IAP! You go girl!! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-19-2004, 04:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	So, when are you going to be putting water in there Nikki? This wait is killing me and I'm sure it's killing you as well! __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

03-19-2004, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
dgasmd Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 466 View Gallery Karma Komment	Pretty cool. You go girlfriend................ __________________ Water is what keeps a ship floating, but it is also what sinks it.

03-19-2004, 05:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL DrDrew! I'll be right there.....well, wait....this won't hurt my reefing addiction will it? And, you aren't going to convince me to give you all of my reefing supplies, are you? Michelle, it depends on how long it takes to get the plumbing put together after the tank arrives. Should be plug and play. As far as the wait goes....to me it has been such a long project that another month isn't a big deal anymore. I'm just trying to go with the flow....and this tank is going to have some, that's for sure! __________________ ~Nikki~

03-19-2004, 05:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
caja Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 371 View Gallery Karma Komment	drew, aren't you so helpful. nikki, I looked at the link, looks like it'll be a killer tank once it's together. congrats!

03-19-2004, 08:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Montanareefer Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,334 View Gallery Karma Komment	Congrats Nikki! I think I know exactly how you are feeling!

03-19-2004, 08:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Willmsbrg Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hanover, Pa Posts: 122 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nikki, Looking great ..Actually, I was just thinking the other day.. that I had not seen anything from you with regards to your tank progress.. (perhaps I missed it) ~laughs~ Happy to see it moving along.. I look forward to seeing how this all turns out..~

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