New Tank build update

Bagpiper Jim · 05-22-2009, 01:20 AM

Well, I got the trim pieces stained and moved the stand and hood into the house today. I mounted the hood and got the ballasts in it and hung the light. I moved the stand into position and place the sump under it and I could tell right off that I need more room at the top of the front opening so I can reach into the sump to clean it. I plan to take the stand back out to the shop tomorrow and cut an additional 5 inches into the top of the front opening. I will move the trim to the door so I have enough room above the sump to get in and clean it. I find it really hard to bend my arm between my wrist and elbow. I want to make this modification now while it's an easy fix. I have the four floating shelves built and should get them sanded and stained tomorrow so I can mount them on the wall Saturday. As soon as they deliver my oak bead board I will get it cut to length, stained and mounted on the hood and stand.

Anyway, things are starting to shape up. I start a 10 day vacation on May 31 so I hope to have the tank on the stand and ready for water by the time I go back to work on June 7th. Of course I need to get a couple days of fishing in to so we will see how it goes.

Todays work:

Plans:

Jim

Jeremy0322 · 05-22-2009, 03:02 AM

Nice Work! I dont know why that was so funny to me though, everything is all set up yet there isnt even a tank on the stand, its pretty amusing to me for some reason, maybe im just that tired.

Bagpiper Jim · 05-22-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

Nice Work! I dont know why that was so funny to me though, everything is all set up yet there isnt even a tank on the stand, its pretty amusing to me for some reason, maybe im just that tired.

Well you got to have a stand before you can put a tank on it and that tank is so heavy that I didn't want ask my wife to help me lift it. It's a little too heavy for her to handle. My nephew is coming over today and I think i will get him to help me sit it up there so I can get a look at the whole thing. I will take another picture and post it later today so the rest of you can check it out. I have sat the tank on the stand once already so I know it fits fine. The real reward will come in a couple of months when the tank has fish in it.

Jim

jgking21 · 05-22-2009, 09:32 AM

Looks awesome Jim! It does look somewhat odd with no tank, but you just have to picture one there! Keep up the good work and give us the next shot when you can! What kind of fishing are you doing on your vacation?

Bagpiper Jim · 05-22-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jgking21

What kind of fishing are you doing on your vacation?

I have a 16 foot Jetcraft (The Bonnie Lass) and I do a lot of trolling for Kokanee salmon at the lakes in the area. Nothing like a nice relaxing day out on the boat catching salmon.

Boat in the background:

Jim

iveka · 05-22-2009, 01:07 PM

That looks really cool. Anxious to see how it progresses.

Jeremy0322 · 05-22-2009, 05:01 PM

I wasnt knocking it at all, it looks awesome, it just amused me at that time. I cant wait to see how the end product looks!

Bagpiper Jim · 05-22-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

I wasnt knocking it at all, it looks awesome, it just amused me at that time. I cant wait to see how the end product looks!

Oh I didn't take it as a konck... I appreciate the input. It is exciting to see it starting to take shape. My nephew came by today and I had him help me sit the tank on the stand. Notice the taller opening on the front. I want a lot of room to work with once I get it up and running. Wow, it is big! It will really look nice once I get the floating shelves mounted on the wall. Anyway, here is that picture I promised...

Jim

Clownfish518 · 05-22-2009, 09:48 PM

Very nice. I want one lol

jgking21 · 05-22-2009, 11:40 PM

Looks great Jim! You will like having that extra room to work with underneath, I worried when I saw the first picture. I've got alot of room for mine and it really help with accessing everything. Now on to the Floating Shelves, that will really tie it all together!

acemow · 05-23-2009, 12:08 AM

What a great work of art! Awesome job!!

Bagpiper Jim · 05-23-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by acemow

What a great work of art! Awesome job!!

Thanks... Just wait till I get the beaded oak on the face. It will also make a big difference once I get the other shelves up. We plan to make a trip to a shell store in Morro Bay and pick up some a nice shells like a nautilus, conch and the like. We would also like to pick up a few nautical themed items to display on the shelves around the tank. It will really look good in a couple of months.

Jim

Bagpiper Jim · 05-23-2009, 03:55 PM

Shelves are up and it is really looking good. All that is left is the application of the bead board, some sanding and finishing. This is really going to look great when I get it finished. The water was just to get the stand to settle into the carpet so I could get the right hight for the shelves. I am draining it now.

Jim

tbone71788 · 05-23-2009, 03:59 PM

great start its look really nice cant wait to see it finish

Adam Black · 05-23-2009, 05:03 PM

I really like how this is turning out. Great Job.

05-22-2009, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bagpiper Jim Limpet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 146 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	New Tank build update Well, I got the trim pieces stained and moved the stand and hood into the house today. I mounted the hood and got the ballasts in it and hung the light. I moved the stand into position and place the sump under it and I could tell right off that I need more room at the top of the front opening so I can reach into the sump to clean it. I plan to take the stand back out to the shop tomorrow and cut an additional 5 inches into the top of the front opening. I will move the trim to the door so I have enough room above the sump to get in and clean it. I find it really hard to bend my arm between my wrist and elbow. I want to make this modification now while it's an easy fix. I have the four floating shelves built and should get them sanded and stained tomorrow so I can mount them on the wall Saturday. As soon as they deliver my oak bead board I will get it cut to length, stained and mounted on the hood and stand. Anyway, things are starting to shape up. I start a 10 day vacation on May 31 so I hope to have the tank on the stand and ready for water by the time I go back to work on June 7th. Of course I need to get a couple days of fishing in to so we will see how it goes. Todays work: Plans: 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

05-22-2009, 03:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Nice Work! I dont know why that was so funny to me though, everything is all set up yet there isnt even a tank on the stand, its pretty amusing to me for some reason, maybe im just that tired. __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

05-22-2009, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
jgking21 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Looks awesome Jim! It does look somewhat odd with no tank, but you just have to picture one there! Keep up the good work and give us the next shot when you can! What kind of fishing are you doing on your vacation? __________________ They call me "JUICE"! Will work for Corals! Juice's 54 Corner Reef Juice's 25 Gallon Reef

05-22-2009, 01:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
iveka Tunicate Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update That looks really cool. Anxious to see how it progresses. __________________ Red Sea MAX 130 34gal. Maroon Clown Blue Damsel Green Bubble Tip Anemone Condylactus Anemone Starry Mushroom Purple Tip Diploastrea Pink and Purple Riccordia Banded Coral Shrimp

05-22-2009, 05:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update I wasnt knocking it at all, it looks awesome, it just amused me at that time. I cant wait to see how the end product looks! __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

05-22-2009, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,542 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Very nice. I want one lol __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

05-22-2009, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
jgking21 Neon dottyback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 674 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update Looks great Jim! You will like having that extra room to work with underneath, I worried when I saw the first picture. I've got alot of room for mine and it really help with accessing everything. Now on to the Floating Shelves, that will really tie it all together! __________________ They call me "JUICE"! Will work for Corals! Juice's 54 Corner Reef Juice's 25 Gallon Reef

05-23-2009, 12:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
acemow Sea Pen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 335 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update What a great work of art! Awesome job!! __________________ Wow!!What a cool obsession!! My 75 g thread http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...llon-tank.html

05-23-2009, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bagpiper Jim Limpet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 146 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New Tank build update Shelves are up and it is really looking good. All that is left is the application of the bead board, some sanding and finishing. This is really going to look great when I get it finished. The water was just to get the stand to settle into the carpet so I could get the right hight for the shelves. I am draining it now. 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

05-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
tbone71788 Star Polyps Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update great start its look really nice cant wait to see it finish __________________ T-Bone 29 gallon bio cube Biocube skimmer 30lbs of live rock 20lbs of sand stock lighting and filtration 2years in this hobby FISH clown fish, yellow watchman goby INVERTEBRATES Feather duster, coral branded shrimp, blue leg hermit crabs, nassaruis snails Corals two small toadstools, blue ricordea, a variety of zoas, blue spot mushroom, green star polyp, silver xenia, pom pom xenia, Duncan, variety of mushroom

05-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Adam Black Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 729 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New Tank build update I really like how this is turning out. Great Job. __________________ 65G RR,2-250 Aquamedic pendents(Hamilton 14k DE) with 2 Vho supplements fired with IC440.29g sump. Octo extreme 200 skimmer,Mag 7 return, 2 Maxi 1200 with 2200gph mods.

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