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Old 01-13-2005, 12:44 PM   #16 (permalink)
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He was running 1000W Halides and I will be running 400's, his tank was also nearly four times the size of mine. I will have an air exchanger installed to remove air from the fishroom and bring in fresh air, and the room is going to be sealed off from the rest of the house with a vapor barrier, greenboard (water-proof drywall), and then coating with a mold, and milldew resistant paint.
Wow, sounds like a hell of a plan then. Can't wait to see its progression...
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Old 01-13-2005, 02:25 PM   #17 (permalink)
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I think we are all looking forward to seeing this thing progress! Most of us only wish we could do something of that magnitude.
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Old 01-13-2005, 02:38 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Thats good planning!!! .. I am officially jealous (of the tank, not your electric bill)
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Old 01-13-2005, 08:01 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I have some more photos to post as soon as I download them.

I am hoping to pour the concrete for the tank tommorrow.

Regarding the condensation and humidity! I have spoken with "Mr4000" on numerous occasions while planning my tank and have taken the neccessary pre-cautions to ensure I do not have any of the issues he had.

He was running 1000W Halides and I will be running 400's, his tank was also nearly four times the size of mine. I will have an air exchanger installed to remove air from the fishroom and bring in fresh air, and the room is going to be sealed off from the rest of the house with a vapor barrier, greenboard (water-proof drywall), and then coating with a mold, and milldew resistant paint.
Sounds good. I saw Mr4000 has been back in action recently. Don't remember what his new plans are though.


I really can't wait to see pictures of the construction of this.
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Old 01-15-2005, 01:55 PM   #20 (permalink)
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A few more pics. for everyone.






We actually did more work than the Bud Lights would indicate!!!LOL




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Old 01-15-2005, 02:03 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Thats going to be an unbelievable tank. I wish we had basements in Florida.
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Old 01-15-2005, 02:09 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Thats going to be an unbelievable tank. I wish we had basements in Florida.
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LOL!!!

Well, I wish I lived in Florida!!!

Is anyone familiar with a guy in Marathon Key (I think that is the area), who sells livestock? I don't think he has a website or anything like that (but I might be wrong)????
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Old 01-15-2005, 02:21 PM   #23 (permalink)
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How many Bud Lites does it take to build a monster tank?

No sense working up a sweat! Keep the pics coming.
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Old 01-15-2005, 02:42 PM   #24 (permalink)
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LOL!!!

Well, I wish I lived in Florida!!!

Is anyone familiar with a guy in Marathon Key (I think that is the area), who sells livestock? I don't think he has a website or anything like that (but I might be wrong)????
Talkin bout Jerel of barebottom fame?
Keys critters I think...
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How many Bud Lites does it take to build a monster tank?
So far it's only taken us one case and a 12 pack total = 36 and counting
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The guy I am thinking of actually sells fish as well. I only see inverts on Keys Critters site.
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Old 01-20-2005, 08:19 PM   #27 (permalink)
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I can't wait to see what this is going to end up like!!!!!!!!!
Post pics daily lol
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Old 01-21-2005, 06:15 AM   #28 (permalink)
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Old 01-21-2005, 01:05 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Progress has slowed a bit over the last week, as I am waiting on some supplies, and trying to get the family packed and ready to go to Cabo San Lucas Monday morning.

I am now hoping to get the concrete poured the 1st week of Feb.
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Old 01-21-2005, 03:56 PM   #30 (permalink)
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