DrHank's Tank's

DrHank · 05-31-2007, 10:12 PM

110 gallon mixed reef, 4 - 54w T5s, UV sterilizer, Octopus skimmer, 20 gal sump, 10 gal fuge. Female Genicanthus Melanospilous (Swallowtail) Angel, Purple Tang, Percula Clown, Coral Beauty, Six Line Wrasse, Lawnmower Blenny, and 2 damsels that refuse to be caught.

29 gallon mixed reef, 2-65w PC, Coralife 65 skimmer (blah), 10 gal sump, Juvenile Cinnamon Clown pair, Chalk Basslet, Bi Colored Blenny.

210 gallon mixed reef (to consolidate the 110 and 29) build in progress.

65 gallon mixed reef build on hold for my office.

I've been doing freshwater on and off for over 35 years doing freshwater, 30 years on and off doing saltwater, and about 6-7 years doing reefs. I started with a slate bottom metal frame 20 gallon tank on a wrought iron stand which should bring back memories for a few of you. The rest will probably wonder what the heck I'm talking about.

I'll try to get a few pictures up when I get a chance.

sasquatch · 05-31-2007, 10:18 PM

Allright! wonder what that slate bottom would go for on ebay now?

Steve

Dentoid · 05-31-2007, 10:58 PM

I had a slate bottom tank on an iron stand when I was a kid. Talk about heavy. Looks like you are fully immersed in the hobby Hank! Looking forward to some pictures!

lcstorc · 05-31-2007, 11:07 PM

Looking forward to pics. Sounds like you have a lot to show.

blue_eyes53813 · 06-01-2007, 08:09 AM

Cant waite to see some pictures.

boozeman · 06-01-2007, 10:22 AM

you're showing your age

DrHank · 06-01-2007, 03:36 PM

Ok, I know that you folks are probably looking for some nice pictures of established tanks. Sorry! Can't post any till they get all cleaned up. You know how it goes. So here's a shot of my summer project:

I call it a 210 gallon but at 96"X24"X 22" it falls somewhat shy of that. Oh well, what's in a name. It covers the wall between the den and kitchen and should be pretty nice when its finished. I hope to complete the stain, varnish, seal and paint on the hood and doors over the weekend.

I'll try to get a few shots of my 110 and 29 (what will end up in the big boy) over the weekend.

cheeks69 · 06-01-2007, 05:18 PM

Very nice !
Which skimmer will you use ? What about lighting ? Is it going to be BB or DSB ? Do you like the Octopus skimmer ?

rebekwl · 06-01-2007, 05:20 PM

Nice tank, can't wait to see it in the making!!

Dentoid · 06-01-2007, 07:32 PM

Whoa! That's a spine breaker! Make sure you bend at the knees before lifting.

Looking forward to seeing this behemouth take shape.

sasquatch · 06-01-2007, 07:41 PM

Doc came thru with a pic!! well done! this will be a fun chronicle.

prow · 06-01-2007, 07:55 PM

sweet tank. cant wait to see whats going in that bad boy.

bluespotjawfish · 06-01-2007, 08:22 PM

I'm sorry, it looks like you have to work this summer! At least you will have a Merry Christmas!

DrHank · 06-01-2007, 09:33 PM

It's a project to say the least but it's coming aalong well. Robert to answer your questions: the skimmer for this tank is a MRC MR-2 powered by a Mag 18, lighting will start out being a combination of 2 - 250w MH and the 4- 54w T5's from the 110 ( I'm going to play with the lighting) until I come up with the combination I like. It will have a fine layer of sand which may wind up a SSB. I like the Octopus skimmer very much. I'll be moving it to the 65 gal I'm working on for the office.

Frankie · 06-23-2007, 01:36 PM

Very nice cabinetry work DrHank! What kind of a doctor are you btw?

05-31-2007, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	DrHank's Tank's 110 gallon mixed reef, 4 - 54w T5s, UV sterilizer, Octopus skimmer, 20 gal sump, 10 gal fuge. Female Genicanthus Melanospilous (Swallowtail) Angel, Purple Tang, Percula Clown, Coral Beauty, Six Line Wrasse, Lawnmower Blenny, and 2 damsels that refuse to be caught. 29 gallon mixed reef, 2-65w PC, Coralife 65 skimmer (blah), 10 gal sump, Juvenile Cinnamon Clown pair, Chalk Basslet, Bi Colored Blenny. 210 gallon mixed reef (to consolidate the 110 and 29) build in progress. 65 gallon mixed reef build on hold for my office. I've been doing freshwater on and off for over 35 years doing freshwater, 30 years on and off doing saltwater, and about 6-7 years doing reefs. I started with a slate bottom metal frame 20 gallon tank on a wrought iron stand which should bring back memories for a few of you. The rest will probably wonder what the heck I'm talking about. I'll try to get a few pictures up when I get a chance. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

05-31-2007, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,455 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's Tank's Allright! wonder what that slate bottom would go for on ebay now? Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Peace, Loce and Understanding RIGHT NOW!

05-31-2007, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,403 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's I had a slate bottom tank on an iron stand when I was a kid. Talk about heavy. Looks like you are fully immersed in the hobby Hank! Looking forward to some pictures! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-31-2007, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,308 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's Tank's Looking forward to pics. Sounds like you have a lot to show. __________________ 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. (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination Question of the day: When will Booze put water in that huge beautiful tank?

06-01-2007, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,816 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's Tank's Cant waite to see some pictures. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

06-01-2007, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's Ok, I know that you folks are probably looking for some nice pictures of established tanks. Sorry! Can't post any till they get all cleaned up. You know how it goes. So here's a shot of my summer project: I call it a 210 gallon but at 96"X24"X 22" it falls somewhat shy of that. Oh well, what's in a name. It covers the wall between the den and kitchen and should be pretty nice when its finished. I hope to complete the stain, varnish, seal and paint on the hood and doors over the weekend. I'll try to get a few shots of my 110 and 29 (what will end up in the big boy) over the weekend. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

06-01-2007, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,512 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's Very nice ! Which skimmer will you use ? What about lighting ? Is it going to be BB or DSB ? Do you like the Octopus skimmer ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

06-01-2007, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's Nice tank, can't wait to see it in the making!! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

06-01-2007, 07:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,403 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's Whoa! That's a spine breaker! Make sure you bend at the knees before lifting. Looking forward to seeing this behemouth take shape. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

06-01-2007, 07:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,455 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's Tank's Doc came thru with a pic!! well done! this will be a fun chronicle. __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Peace, Loce and Understanding RIGHT NOW!

06-01-2007, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,764 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's Tank's sweet tank. cant wait to see whats going in that bad boy.

06-01-2007, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,818 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's I'm sorry, it looks like you have to work this summer! At least you will have a Merry Christmas! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

06-01-2007, 09:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's Tank's It's a project to say the least but it's coming aalong well. Robert to answer your questions: the skimmer for this tank is a MRC MR-2 powered by a Mag 18, lighting will start out being a combination of 2 - 250w MH and the 4- 54w T5's from the 110 ( I'm going to play with the lighting) until I come up with the combination I like. It will have a fine layer of sand which may wind up a SSB. I like the Octopus skimmer very much. I'll be moving it to the 65 gal I'm working on for the office. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

06-23-2007, 01:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,970 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's Tank's Very nice cabinetry work DrHank! What kind of a doctor are you btw? __________________ 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....

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