blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build - Page 2

billyr98 · 01-29-2007, 10:42 PM

great new thread!!! i like the dry box.... and JFKs input is awesome!! you could also do electrical conduit PVC and put a connector and box on the bottom if you didnt want to do a bulkhead...

blcktitanium · 01-29-2007, 10:55 PM

billyr98.... thanks.... and yeah I was thinking about the conduit as well just trying to figure which would hold better just in case if what JFK_JR stated earlier would happen.

boozeman · 01-30-2007, 11:31 AM

to RS
greats ideas...Elos uses 'dry' overflows in their tanks they are great for running wiring

blcktitanium · 02-12-2007, 08:18 PM

Ok, I have just little less than a month over here then I will be back home and ready to tackle my new tank.

Just a quick update I've decided to go with glass over acrylic and ordered my tank today and it will be ready for me to pick up as soon as I return home.

I decided to go glass for several reasons, but the biggest reason is for the scratches and plus I love the look of the Starfire glass.

I talked to the builder of the tank and they told me after they drill the holes in the bottom glass then they temper it.

So he assured me that that It wouldn't crack and it would be safe. I know that the potential will always be there that it will crack.... I just hope that luck will stay on my side and it want.

I can't wait 1) to get home and 2) to start my tank.

I will post pictures of the tank and stand once I get home and pick it up from the dealer.

lcstorc · 02-12-2007, 08:22 PM

Great news! Can't wait for pics and setup time.

saltwaterfarm · 02-12-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm glad you decided to go with glass. I think you'll be happier in the long run... Come home safe and get us some pics!!!

Frankie · 02-12-2007, 09:21 PM

Yes, get home safe. I can't wait to se this tank come to life! Starphire rules!

theskunk · 02-12-2007, 10:31 PM

welcome to RS!!!! your tank plans look great!!!! lots of good ideas....not to get off the subject but thank you for serving our country!!! what branch and job are you in? i personally was in the Army i got out about 3 years ago as a SSG served 3 months in the desert with USASOC (missiles)

blcktitanium · 02-21-2007, 04:44 PM

Well, everyone just little over two weeks left and I will be home and ready to tackle my new tank.

Though today I got some very discouraging news from the builder of my tank. They told me that the way I had my tank designed for th CL wouldn't work, and that many holes in the bottom would stress and crack over time.

Of course I thought that all along, but they assured me they could do it, so I went with it, because I really did want starphire. So, I have to go Acrylic not all is lost there are great things about acrylic as well, just hate the idea that it scratches so easily though.

So, now my tank wont be starphire, but instead acrylic. Just thought I would keep everyone informed. Also in about 3 weeks I will start posting picture of the setup and all.

boozeman · 02-21-2007, 05:01 PM

who was the builder?
did you try miracles in glass or aquarium obsessed?
another builder to consider if you really want that closed loop is AED, they are making starphire glass tanks with pvc bottoms.
also, you could always do the closed loop over the top bracing and just conceal it with the canopy.
lemme know if you need some links

blcktitanium · 02-21-2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boozeman

who was the builder?
did you try miracles in glass or aquarium obsessed?
another builder to consider if you really want that closed loop is AED, they are making starphire glass tanks with pvc bottoms.
also, you could always do the closed loop over the top bracing and just conceal it with the canopy.
lemme know if you need some links

I did try miracles and aquarium obsessed, the only problem is the freakin shipping/frieght cost to the west cost damn near as much as the tank. Anyways I might just have to pay for it. AED?? could you provide me that link please?

boozeman · 02-21-2007, 07:18 PM

sure... I am linkman

www.aquariumenvironments.com/2006/index.html

Frankie · 02-22-2007, 10:46 PM

This guy builds awesome tanks also. http://www.innovativeaquarium.com/About_Us.html

blcktitanium · 03-16-2007, 11:29 PM

Well everyone I'm finally home and glad to be here. Now my real journey begins and that is setting up my tank. I'm so excited I talked to the builder of my tank today and they will be delivering it tomorrow afternoon.

As soon as it get in I will post pictures of it, then I will start the fun stuff of plumbing and setting up the entire thing I just cant wait.

I would also, like to thank everyone who has shown their support for me and my troops while in Iraq. So, with that said expect to more post with pics starting tomorrow afternoon.

Dentoid · 03-17-2007, 12:16 AM

Glad to have ya! Looking good!

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01-29-2007, 10:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build great new thread!!! i like the dry box.... and JFKs input is awesome!! you could also do electrical conduit PVC and put a connector and box on the bottom if you didnt want to do a bulkhead... __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

01-29-2007, 10:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
blcktitanium Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build billyr98.... thanks.... and yeah I was thinking about the conduit as well just trying to figure which would hold better just in case if what JFK_JR stated earlier would happen.

02-12-2007, 08:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
blcktitanium Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build Ok, I have just little less than a month over here then I will be back home and ready to tackle my new tank. Just a quick update I've decided to go with glass over acrylic and ordered my tank today and it will be ready for me to pick up as soon as I return home. I decided to go glass for several reasons, but the biggest reason is for the scratches and plus I love the look of the Starfire glass. I talked to the builder of the tank and they told me after they drill the holes in the bottom glass then they temper it. So he assured me that that It wouldn't crack and it would be safe. I know that the potential will always be there that it will crack.... I just hope that luck will stay on my side and it want. I can't wait 1) to get home and 2) to start my tank. I will post pictures of the tank and stand once I get home and pick it up from the dealer.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build Great news! Can't wait for pics and setup time. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build I'm glad you decided to go with glass. I think you'll be happier in the long run... Come home safe and get us some pics!!! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,025 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build Yes, get home safe. I can't wait to se this tank come to life! Starphire rules! __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

02-12-2007, 10:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
theskunk Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 190 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build welcome to RS!!!! your tank plans look great!!!! lots of good ideas....not to get off the subject but thank you for serving our country!!! what branch and job are you in? i personally was in the Army i got out about 3 years ago as a SSG served 3 months in the desert with USASOC (missiles)

02-21-2007, 04:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
blcktitanium Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build Well, everyone just little over two weeks left and I will be home and ready to tackle my new tank. Though today I got some very discouraging news from the builder of my tank. They told me that the way I had my tank designed for th CL wouldn't work, and that many holes in the bottom would stress and crack over time. Of course I thought that all along, but they assured me they could do it, so I went with it, because I really did want starphire. So, I have to go Acrylic not all is lost there are great things about acrylic as well, just hate the idea that it scratches so easily though. So, now my tank wont be starphire, but instead acrylic. Just thought I would keep everyone informed. Also in about 3 weeks I will start posting picture of the setup and all.

02-22-2007, 10:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,025 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build This guy builds awesome tanks also. http://www.innovativeaquarium.com/About_Us.html __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

03-16-2007, 11:29 PM	#29 (permalink)
blcktitanium Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 31 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build Well everyone I'm finally home and glad to be here. Now my real journey begins and that is setting up my tank. I'm so excited I talked to the builder of my tank today and they will be delivering it tomorrow afternoon. As soon as it get in I will post pictures of it, then I will start the fun stuff of plumbing and setting up the entire thing I just cant wait. I would also, like to thank everyone who has shown their support for me and my troops while in Iraq. So, with that said expect to more post with pics starting tomorrow afternoon.

03-17-2007, 12:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,529 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: blcktitaniums 185gal Starphire or Acrylic New Tank Build Glad to have ya! Looking good!: __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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