450 Gallon Peninsula Display

[Dudester]

Yes, I'm going with the 6.5 for my sump return pump. I wanted something that was nearly bullet proof, as I'm sick and tired of cleaning out my Mag pumps in my current 30g setup. They seize regularly because I don't do scheduled maintenance on them. I've read about people running Red Dragons for over a year without cleaning, and when they are taken apart they're still clean inside. Now that's a pump. But since I haven't mentioned it yet in my thread, it'll just be our secret

 

[mcrist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10463601#post10463601 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dudester
Yes, I'm going with the 6.5 for my sump return pump. I wanted something that was nearly bullet proof, as I'm sick and tired of cleaning out my Mag pumps in my current 30g setup. They seize regularly because I don't do scheduled maintenance on them. I've read about people running Red Dragons for over a year without cleaning, and when they are taken apart they're still clean inside. Now that's a pump. But since I haven't mentioned it yet in my thread, it'll just be our secret

Don't worry I'll keep your secret quiet.

 

[mcrist]

I am currently running an Iwaki MD100RLT for my return pump and have not had any problems with it. I had the same pump installed in my last tank for over 2 years and I never cleaned it once. When I setup my current tank I decided to clean it since I already had it disconnected. To my surprise when I disassembled it there was no sign of wear or any buildup. All the parts looked completely new. I am very pleased with this pump compared to some of the other pumps I have used in the past. I personally think that a Japanese made Iwaki pump should outlast any home aquarium.

 

[Dudester]

That's quite a nice testament to their performance. I may look into that pump in the future.

 

[erics3000]

I love you tank. 3 viewable sides are sweet. I seen this tank in the past and loved it. DO you have any updated pics?

 

[Von_Rahvin]

I keep coming back to this thread and loving the placement of the tank. soon i'm going to have to decide if i want to do an inwall picture one or something like yours.

you are not helping in my decision.

 

[erics3000]

Yeah I hear you Von. The Island looks are very nice.

 

[Von_Rahvin]

I'm going up your way this weekend eric I'll wave as i drive by. (my parents live in Palm Bay)

 

[erics3000]

HHAHA.. I grew up in Miami. I graduated from Norland in 92..

 

[jgs107]

tanks lookin good...wish i had the money for a pair of crosshatches.probly going to settle for some blue throats

 

[mcrist]

erics3000 â€"œ Thanks, the 3 sided viewing is the main reason I setup the tank the way I did. Sorry no updated pics yet but maybe this weekend.

 

[mcrist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10475100#post10475100 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Von_Rahvin
I keep coming back to this thread and loving the placement of the tank. soon i'm going to have to decide if i want to do an inwall picture one or something like yours.

you are not helping in my decision.

I will tell you one thing having 3 sides to look at is great but it also means 3 panels that I have to keep clean.

 

[mcrist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10475269#post10475269 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jgs107
tanks lookin good...wish i had the money for a pair of crosshatches.probly going to settle for some blue throats

Thanks...

I was originally going to buy a pair of blue throat trigger too but then one day my LFS had a pair of crosshatch that I couldn’t pass up. They were a good price so I figured what the hell. On the way home I called my wife and asked her “Do you love me?” She knows that means I spent way too much at the fish store.

 

[cbui2]

the crosshatch are so pretty, i know my female is fine looking. spend it once and not again.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

I love the dimension of your tank. Great start!!!!!

 

[mcrist]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10477697#post10477697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jeffreylam1132
I love the dimension of your tank. Great start!!!!!

Thanks...I have so much more to do to make my tank into what I had envisioned it to be.

 

[mcrist]

A close friend’s father is a cabinet maker and I hired him to build a custom cabinet for my fish tank. We went over the details on what I am looking for so he just ordered the wood and the doors. I can’t wait to see my tank with solid oak cabinetry. He didn’t give me a time table but the doors should take about 4 weeks so I am hoping that it should be done in 2 months.

 

[erics3000]

Wow cant wait ot see hte finished results.

 

[cparedes]

all i have to say is this tank is bad ***....

 

[KurtsReef]

Very nice build. Glad too see I am not the only person too close the valves and fill the tank prior too finishing the plumbing...and have the tank full of livestock before finishing the stand (well, I am not too that point yet but will be in the next day or two)