DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront - Page 2

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 08:06 AM

Can't wait to see your progress! Great find!

BigAl07 · 11-05-2007, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DrHank

Thanks Al. 1/4" plywood or paneling (put on backwards) should bend nicely to contour to the framework. Since it will be painted inside and out, I have a lot more options. The tank has a black frame and black silicone seams so I think I'll do the cabinet in satin black to compliment it. I'll post pictures as I go.

Sounds like a VERY good plan to me. Can't wait to watch it come together!

DrHank · 11-05-2007, 08:09 AM

Pure luck! He happened to post it on the right site, RS, and I happened to be online at the time. It's like Christmas came early.

Craig Manoukian · 11-05-2007, 07:23 PM

Way cool beans!

vdituri · 11-05-2007, 07:57 PM

Merry Christmas Dr.Hank!
Glad to see the fruits of your posting.
I saw the post, but too far to drive. lol

Can't wait to see how much this "Free" tank costs you in the long run.

DrHank · 11-05-2007, 08:20 PM

Victor if you saw what came with it you'd be amazed. Overhead fixture with 3 150w HIQ MH and moonlights, chiller, sump, 2 Genx and a hammerhead pump, Becket skimmer, calcium reactor, controller, media reactor, Co2 tanks and regulator, LaMote test kits, powerheads, mag pumps, an Eheim hobby pump, and much more.

You name it and I probably got it. Costs should be substrate, dry rock, and live stock. Plus of course what it costs for me to build a new stand.

jthomps123 · 11-05-2007, 09:14 PM

You paid nothing for it and it wasnt even cleaned before pickup! I think you got taken!

Enjoy it!
Jason

vdituri · 11-06-2007, 01:25 AM

Now THATS a haul Hank!

DrHank · 11-21-2007, 10:34 PM

Well after considerable deliberation (and with my wife's permission) I'm going to be using the Oak stand the tank came with. She's not even making me paint or stain it (lucky me). So here is a picture that only a reef keeper could appreciate.

It's on the other wall of the den (at 90 degrees from my reef). With any luck it won't be too much longer until it's set up and ready to cycle.

vdituri · 11-21-2007, 10:37 PM

Well, it looks like you're halfway there.

The water is halfway up the tank. lol

Looks promising.

hma · 11-21-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

Well, it looks like you're halfway there.

The water is halfway up the tank. lol

Looks promising.

PEMfish · 11-21-2007, 11:34 PM

Didn't it have a hood before...?

DrHank · 11-22-2007, 08:15 AM

No, didn't have a hood. Came with an Aqualight fixture.

Witfull · 11-22-2007, 08:30 AM

hank, how about a black laquer laminate for the stand? easy to apply and has a touch of ~upper class~ but a PITA to keep clean.

DrHank · 11-22-2007, 09:46 AM

Wit, I thought about satin black latex enamel (even have a can of it I bought recently for another project) but it is a beautiful Oak and I hate to hide it. We also have an Oak bar table and chairs about 6' away so I'm hoping that it will blend. Time will tell.

11-05-2007, 08:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Can't wait to see your progress! Great find! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-05-2007, 08:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Pure luck! He happened to post it on the right site, RS, and I happened to be online at the time. It's like Christmas came early. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

11-05-2007, 07:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Way cool beans! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-05-2007, 07:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Merry Christmas Dr.Hank! Glad to see the fruits of your posting. I saw the post, but too far to drive. lol Can't wait to see how much this "Free" tank costs you in the long run. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-05-2007, 08:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Victor if you saw what came with it you'd be amazed. Overhead fixture with 3 150w HIQ MH and moonlights, chiller, sump, 2 Genx and a hammerhead pump, Becket skimmer, calcium reactor, controller, media reactor, Co2 tanks and regulator, LaMote test kits, powerheads, mag pumps, an Eheim hobby pump, and much more. You name it and I probably got it. Costs should be substrate, dry rock, and live stock. Plus of course what it costs for me to build a new stand. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

11-05-2007, 09:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
jthomps123 Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East NC Posts: 65 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront You paid nothing for it and it wasnt even cleaned before pickup! I think you got taken! Enjoy it! Jason

11-06-2007, 01:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Now THATS a haul Hank! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-21-2007, 10:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Well after considerable deliberation (and with my wife's permission) I'm going to be using the Oak stand the tank came with. She's not even making me paint or stain it (lucky me). So here is a picture that only a reef keeper could appreciate. It's on the other wall of the den (at 90 degrees from my reef). With any luck it won't be too much longer until it's set up and ready to cycle. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

11-21-2007, 10:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Well, it looks like you're halfway there. The water is halfway up the tank. lol Looks promising. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-21-2007, 11:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,460 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Didn't it have a hood before...? __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

11-22-2007, 08:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront No, didn't have a hood. Came with an Aqualight fixture. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

11-22-2007, 09:46 AM	#30 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: DrHank's 155 Gallon Bowfront Wit, I thought about satin black latex enamel (even have a can of it I bought recently for another project) but it is a beautiful Oak and I hate to hide it. We also have an Oak bar table and chairs about 6' away so I'm hoping that it will blend. Time will tell. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

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