Poppy828
Active member
Afternoon everyone.
Just wanted to share my experience of my current-in progress- upgrade to a 120g BareBottom. Wife and I had wanted to do a larger tank this year of around 400-450g. That plan has been delayed for awhile until some other issues are sorted out.
We opted for the 120 for it's depth of 24". This would also allow us to utilize the Oak shell we had built for the current 75g and canopy. We need to make some minor changes to these pieces, but it is minimal work.
With the generous help of Rod and the use of his shop, a new stand has been built for the 120g. I caulked and painted it to seal it up for those occasional spills. I have also drilled (5) holes in the tank. (1) 2" for the intake of my Dart and (4) 1" for the returns from my Oceans Motions 4 way. That was quite an expeience I tell you. Takes time to drill holes and beats up your back a little trying to not put a lot fo pressure on the glass, holding the drill steady, etc. So any of you that think $20 a hole for Rod to drill is expensive, pick the drill up yourself an do it. You will think twice about questioning his fee.
Anyway, I went to Lowe's last night and purhased what I hope to be all the plumbing parts I will need. For those wondering, about $170 total. I chose to buy true union ball valves which were not cheap. I am using 1" spa Flex for the returns from the 4 way which is also a pretty penny. Do it right or not at all is my philosophy. Tonight, I plan to purhase the Oak that is needed and go out to Rod's and cut and stain the pieces needed. Along with that, I plan to start on the plumbing. We are also going to use Black Pond Foam on the back glass to help conceal the bulkheads a bit. Wife and I want a clean look with no powerheads in the tank or things sticking out of the back wall like an eyesore. Hopefully we can get the foam formed the way we need to make it lk natural.
I will get some pics tonight of the stand and what have you if time allows. This should turn out to be a great experience and fun project. Fingers crossed that everything goes as planned.
Todd
Just wanted to share my experience of my current-in progress- upgrade to a 120g BareBottom. Wife and I had wanted to do a larger tank this year of around 400-450g. That plan has been delayed for awhile until some other issues are sorted out.
We opted for the 120 for it's depth of 24". This would also allow us to utilize the Oak shell we had built for the current 75g and canopy. We need to make some minor changes to these pieces, but it is minimal work.
With the generous help of Rod and the use of his shop, a new stand has been built for the 120g. I caulked and painted it to seal it up for those occasional spills. I have also drilled (5) holes in the tank. (1) 2" for the intake of my Dart and (4) 1" for the returns from my Oceans Motions 4 way. That was quite an expeience I tell you. Takes time to drill holes and beats up your back a little trying to not put a lot fo pressure on the glass, holding the drill steady, etc. So any of you that think $20 a hole for Rod to drill is expensive, pick the drill up yourself an do it. You will think twice about questioning his fee.
Anyway, I went to Lowe's last night and purhased what I hope to be all the plumbing parts I will need. For those wondering, about $170 total. I chose to buy true union ball valves which were not cheap. I am using 1" spa Flex for the returns from the 4 way which is also a pretty penny. Do it right or not at all is my philosophy. Tonight, I plan to purhase the Oak that is needed and go out to Rod's and cut and stain the pieces needed. Along with that, I plan to start on the plumbing. We are also going to use Black Pond Foam on the back glass to help conceal the bulkheads a bit. Wife and I want a clean look with no powerheads in the tank or things sticking out of the back wall like an eyesore. Hopefully we can get the foam formed the way we need to make it lk natural.
I will get some pics tonight of the stand and what have you if time allows. This should turn out to be a great experience and fun project. Fingers crossed that everything goes as planned.
Todd
Wanna do another one....LOL
