Frankie's 120gal. glass experiment

[Frankie]

Chillers fixed.
Today i decided i am going to make some room for the fish. I will be removing half of the LR in the display and putting it in the refugium. I want to create a more open look. I will take some pictures after it is done. This will also enable me to remove the fire fish.
I've got itchy fingers to work on it and want to build the surge tank i originally planed on. My current rock scape will not permit this and thats another reason why i will be removing the rock.

 

[AQTCJAK]

Very cool. Cant wait to see the new look

 

[Frankie]

Thanks for the support Jack It still needs to settle but here is a sneak peek of the fts. I removed over 100lbs!

 

[vdituri]

Holy smokes! 100lbs? How much did you have in there?

 

[tbittner]

Looks great, Frankie! How did you get the corals off of the rocks though? Or did you take out the rocks on the bottom?

 

[Craig Manoukian]

Nice increase in water volume Frankie, looks awesome!

 

[Frankie]

Thanks Craig!
I just got in and turned on the light to see how it cleared up. It looks great!
I had about 240lbs in the display Victor. I might cut back even more. I am really digging the open space now. Look at how much rock is in the sump now :hammerhea
Most of the corals are still on there plugs Terry. Very easy to remove. The biggest problem was the large monti. I busted it up some but not to bad. Not enough for anyone but me to notice anyhow. I need to find a few local reefers and give some of it away. Its to damn big and takes a lot of space. Here are a few more pictures. I will get some good ones once it all settles down.

 

[Triggerjay]

Wowzerz X 2!! That monti is HUGE,... and the clam is as well! Looks great! I like the new open floor plan!

Jason

 

[BigAl07]

Wow! I'm digging the new "opennes" bro! I like it!

I can see why you did it too... that surge box would be pointless how you had the rock! Make GREAT sense!!

Wow! *drooling* that Monti is SWEET!!

Thanks for the update buddy! Take care

 

[nikkipigtails]

Wow! That's a lot of rock and a ginormous monti! I could use that guy as a step ladder! I really like the way your tank turned out with the new rockscape. There's a lot more room in there...I think it makes your tank look a little bigger.

 

[KimPossible]

I love your new scape Frankie, it has really opened up your tank. Wow ! the monti that you pulled out is absolutely beautiful. Your hole tank is SPS, isn't it?

 

[Craig Manoukian]

I love the cap!

 

[rebekwl]

WOW! That Monti Cap is gorgeous! I like the new open look, I bet the fish love it!!

 

[Ratpack]

Congrats on the new look. Very similar to the rock work I have for my tank, IF it ever gets water in it.

And hey, I am only 1.5 hours away when you want to get rid of frags!verhere: Always nice to get to Charleston area and I still have a little room in my smaller tank.

 

[BigAl07]

I REALLY like the new look bro! I know I said so last night but I like it even MORE This morning! Imagine what I'll be saying tonight!

 

[Frankie]

Wait until i post the new pictures! I took out a bit more rock and added a bit more. I created an lps corner and completly opened up the front for the clams. Busy morning!
Ratpack, your welcome to come and get some monti cap from me any time. Send me a pm when you would like to make the trip. The door is always open.

 

[Ratpack]

Thanks, I may just do that. Shoot, I'd just like to see the tank in person.

 

[BigAl07]

hmmmmm Bro's having OPEN HOUSE!! May have to make a "long wekend trip" down that way

 

[blue_eyes53813]

Tank Looks great Frankie. I have been thinking of doing that with my tank.. But just cant seem to start it, lol

 

[Frankie]

I typed it in my thread so i had no choice. Once i got going though it was all good. The sand still needs to settle down but here are a few pictures from a moment ago.