Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 101

JoJo · 04-08-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Varga

Yup that's what I have. I heard they eat other fish?

yep, did you see the last video? i dont know how common it is, but it happens.

plecosword · 04-09-2009, 10:52 AM

Wow i like those gobies. My lfs had a few once.

Willie McDaries · 04-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Varga,I started my tank today,got all of the plywood assembled,except the top braces.96x36x26 about 360gallons,that things is heavy with just the wood,my backs a killing me now.Its gonna be a slow build,I have to build a wall to put mine in,but it will be in-wall too.You have inspired me

Varga · 04-11-2009, 11:48 PM

SWEET. Dying to see some pix!!

I suggest not using plywood for top braces. I just drilled holes and used some metal rods with bolts and washers. They dont block the light at all.

Varga · 04-12-2009, 12:04 AM

I dont think I've ever posted pix of the fish room after I finally cleaned it!!

New CA reactor is working like a champ! all sps frags are growing happily

plecosword · 04-12-2009, 12:06 AM

nice room and plants!

Varga · 04-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Thanks Pleco.

I just realized my tank is almost 1 year old!!!!!

Willie McDaries · 04-12-2009, 08:10 AM

I'll try to take some pics today,I'm still undecided on the top bracing,probably put 1 brace in the center and do an euro style,got my external over flow built and doubled the face frame for the glass yesterday,I just ordered my fiberglass epoxy and mat,I still haven't found glass close to home,probably go to glasscages for that.

your fish room looks almost as good as the viewing side,clean and very well organized,your wife helped didn't she

Willie McDaries · 04-12-2009, 08:27 AM

sorry for hi-jacking your thread,I need to start my own build thread but it'll take me a long time to finish(money permitting),and folks(like myself) get impatient waiting on pics,so I think I just take pics as I build,then do a thread when the water goes in.

Forgive me for being a pest but I will probably be hounding you with question for the next few months

Willie McDaries · 04-12-2009, 09:35 AM

Varge,How many tubes of silicon did you use for the glass?

Varga · 04-12-2009, 11:42 AM

I think I used 2 or three tubes for the glass.

Willie McDaries · 04-12-2009, 12:17 PM

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Varga,
here is what I have so far if I posted pic right,thinking about putting glass in the ends also and make it free standing instead of built in,don't know yet

framerguy · 04-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Alright Varga, you have inspired me to clean up my fish room. Wow, Yours looks terrific. Those mangroves look fabulous!

BillW · 04-12-2009, 06:30 PM

Varga you did a beautiful job on the tank. This thread and another plywood build on another forum has given me the inspiration to build my own woodie when the time comes.

I have a question about the plumbing going to your sump. It looks like you've got 4 inlets, one capped off and a ball valve on the 6th. Are you using the ball valve to introduce air to eliminate gurgling? Your inlets are in the side of your overflow. Could they also be put in the bottom? I'm thinking my overflow will be a coast to coast on the outside of the tank. Coming from the bottom would be ideal for my plan. Thanks

JoJo · 04-12-2009, 07:10 PM

nice room Varg, now i feel guilty because mine is junky so i'm off to do some cleaning.

04-09-2009, 10:52 AM	#1502 (permalink)
plecosword Acropora Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So CA Posts: 1,888 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow i like those gobies. My lfs had a few once.

04-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#1503 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Varga,I started my tank today,got all of the plywood assembled,except the top braces.96x36x26 about 360gallons,that things is heavy with just the wood,my backs a killing me now.Its gonna be a slow build,I have to build a wall to put mine in,but it will be in-wall too.You have inspired me

04-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#1504 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! SWEET. Dying to see some pix!! I suggest not using plywood for top braces. I just drilled holes and used some metal rods with bolts and washers. They dont block the light at all. __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

04-12-2009, 12:04 AM	#1505 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont think I've ever posted pix of the fish room after I finally cleaned it!! New CA reactor is working like a champ! all sps frags are growing happily __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

04-12-2009, 12:06 AM	#1506 (permalink)
plecosword Acropora Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So CA Posts: 1,888 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! nice room and plants! __________________ --Mario/Andre "Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time" !!!20g for reals!!! 55G

04-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#1507 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Pleco. I just realized my tank is almost 1 year old!!!!! __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

04-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#1508 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll try to take some pics today,I'm still undecided on the top bracing,probably put 1 brace in the center and do an euro style,got my external over flow built and doubled the face frame for the glass yesterday,I just ordered my fiberglass epoxy and mat,I still haven't found glass close to home,probably go to glasscages for that. your fish room looks almost as good as the viewing side,clean and very well organized,your wife helped didn't she

04-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#1509 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! sorry for hi-jacking your thread,I need to start my own build thread but it'll take me a long time to finish(money permitting),and folks(like myself) get impatient waiting on pics,so I think I just take pics as I build,then do a thread when the water goes in. Forgive me for being a pest but I will probably be hounding you with question for the next few months

04-12-2009, 09:35 AM	#1510 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Varge,How many tubes of silicon did you use for the glass?

04-12-2009, 11:42 AM	#1511 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I used 2 or three tubes for the glass. __________________ Varga's Cube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...on-cube-5.html

04-12-2009, 12:17 PM	#1512 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! HPIM2955-1.jpg HPIM2956-1.jpg HPIM2957-1.jpg HPIM2958-1.jpg HPIM2959-1.jpg Varga, here is what I have so far if I posted pic right,thinking about putting glass in the ends also and make it free standing instead of built in,don't know yet

04-12-2009, 05:40 PM	#1513 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Alright Varga, you have inspired me to clean up my fish room. Wow, Yours looks terrific. Those mangroves look fabulous! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

04-12-2009, 06:30 PM	#1514 (permalink)
BillW Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Varga you did a beautiful job on the tank. This thread and another plywood build on another forum has given me the inspiration to build my own woodie when the time comes. I have a question about the plumbing going to your sump. It looks like you've got 4 inlets, one capped off and a ball valve on the 6th. Are you using the ball valve to introduce air to eliminate gurgling? Your inlets are in the side of your overflow. Could they also be put in the bottom? I'm thinking my overflow will be a coast to coast on the outside of the tank. Coming from the bottom would be ideal for my plan. Thanks __________________ Why Buy When You Can Build??

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