New Tank build update - Page 7

jgking21 · 07-18-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks Jim, I'm probably only getting a fan and having it push out the back.

ROBLOW · 07-18-2009, 06:34 PM

nice thread

ROBLOW · 07-18-2009, 06:52 PM

nice thread

ROBLOW · 07-18-2009, 06:55 PM

nice build

fivel · 07-18-2009, 08:37 PM

I might have to get some pointers from you as I build the canopy above my 125. Plus... Probably early next year, I'm going to start building a 600 gallon tank that I want to build into my wall - so I might have to bug you on some of the details and any pointers along the way.

I agree with the simple things too... I spend at least an hour every night lighting on my dining room floor watching the fish swim around and the corals waving in the current... and then get up way close and look for all the strange little critters that I had never seen before. Such a beautiful hobby we're able to enjoy

2FarNorth · 07-19-2009, 03:40 PM

Great Build!

I really like that stand/canopy... Makes me want to setup another tank!!

Bagpiper Jim · 07-21-2009, 10:05 PM

FINALLY FINISHED!!!!

I got the handles for the front panels last week and I got them mounted and was able to finished out the trim work this week. It was an exciting project but I am glad it's over. It's nice to see it all come together and actually look like like my plans. All I need now is time to let the tank settle in so I can get it ready to receive corals. I'm going to spend a few months reading up on keeping a reef tank and deciding on a system to maintain my alk. and CA. Give it another year and it is going to be a great looking tank.

Jim

Bagpiper Jim · 07-26-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fivel

I agree with the simple things too... I spend at least an hour every night lighting on my dining room floor watching the fish swim around and the corals waving in the current... and then get up way close and look for all the strange little critters that I had never seen before. Such a beautiful hobby we're able to enjoy

I ordered a swivel plate from Rockler today and I am going to build a swivel base to my recliner so I can spin my chair around, kick the foot rest out and enjoy the fish. I also like finding all the new little things growing out of the rock, in fact, I found a good sized Glass anemone yesterday so ordered some Red Sea Aiptasia-X to take care of him. I am really excited about the tank and all the changes we are going to see over the next year or so. I guess I will need to start a new thread so we can follow the progress of the tank now that it is up and running.

Jim

07-18-2009, 05:26 PM	#91 (permalink)
jgking21 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Thanks Jim, I'm probably only getting a fan and having it push out the back. __________________ They call me "JUICE"! Will work for Corals! Juice's 54 Corner Reef Juice's 25 Gallon Reef

07-18-2009, 06:34 PM	#92 (permalink)
ROBLOW Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update nice thread

07-18-2009, 06:52 PM	#93 (permalink)
ROBLOW Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update nice thread

07-18-2009, 06:55 PM	#94 (permalink)
ROBLOW Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update nice build

07-18-2009, 08:37 PM	#95 (permalink)
fivel Serpent Star Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update I might have to get some pointers from you as I build the canopy above my 125. Plus... Probably early next year, I'm going to start building a 600 gallon tank that I want to build into my wall - so I might have to bug you on some of the details and any pointers along the way. I agree with the simple things too... I spend at least an hour every night lighting on my dining room floor watching the fish swim around and the corals waving in the current... and then get up way close and look for all the strange little critters that I had never seen before. Such a beautiful hobby we're able to enjoy

07-19-2009, 03:40 PM	#96 (permalink)
2FarNorth Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 58 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Great Build! I really like that stand/canopy... Makes me want to setup another tank!! __________________ Member of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Marine Aquarium Society! www.upmmas.com Member of the Northern Wisconsin Reef Society! www.nwreefsociety.com

07-21-2009, 10:05 PM	#97 (permalink)
Bagpiper Jim Limpet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 146 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update FINALLY FINISHED!!!! I got the handles for the front panels last week and I got them mounted and was able to finished out the trim work this week. It was an exciting project but I am glad it's over. It's nice to see it all come together and actually look like like my plans. All I need now is time to let the tank settle in so I can get it ready to receive corals. I'm going to spend a few months reading up on keeping a reef tank and deciding on a system to maintain my alk. and CA. Give it another year and it is going to be a great looking tank. Jim __________________ Equipment line up: - 90 gallon Aqueon tank with Megaflow overflow - Finnex 48” light, HQI 150W x 2 + T5 HO 54w x 2 - Vertex IN-100 protein skimmer - Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 9.5 return pump, 950 gph - 2 Hydor Koralia 4 circ. Pumps/powerhead, 1200 gph - Ocean Wave five stage 75 gpd RO/DI with 30 gallon storage - Autotopoff.com double switch controller (low voltage) top off at sump. - 30 gallon DIY sump - PhosBan reactor with Eheim Compact 600 pump

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