750g show tank (L shape)

[dahenley]

if you click on Tipou's name, then click on visit homepage, it will take you to their website. (i think the pumps are real new so they might not be on their site yet, but its worth a try.
hope that helps

 

[Lightsluvr]

One thing I consistently like about this thread (in addition to Tipou :wavehand: ) is the different types of equipment that I just don't see anywhere else. This is a fascinating project - everything is "top drawer" !

Keep the photos coming!

LL

 

[edric]

What an amazing tank build . can't wait to see for the rest of the pics. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[ronone10]

Thanks for the help. Found it and the pumps are there. I am impressed with the low wattage and high gph flow rate.

if you click on Tipou's name, then click on visit homepage, it will take you to their website. (i think the pumps are real new so they might not be on their site yet, but its worth a try.
hope that helps

 

[EleganceMan]

where can i buy a couple of those heaters?

 

[EleganceMan]

nevermind i just found it

 

[theyammieguy]

this tank is awesome.

 

[Rickyrooz1]

Is the tank up and running yet?

 

[tipou]

One thing I consistently like about this thread (in addition to Tipou :wavehand: ) is the different types of equipment that I just don't see anywhere else. This is a fascinating project - everything is "top drawer" !

Keep the photos coming!

LL

What an amazing tank build . can't wait to see for the rest of the pics. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

this tank is awesome.

Thank you all!! so sorry to have take this long before doing an other update, but I have been REALLY busy!!

Is the tank up and running yet?

no not yet
we finish the bottom brace, we will wait for the silicone to dry (2 weeks just to be sure) and then WATER!!!!!!

here's a picture of the bottom brace (sorry I didn't clean up before the picture)




rigth now we are waiting for the ballast of our fixture, some will be dimable
and we should receive our Profilux 3 the second week of december :bounce1:

so we wait again lol
if my boyfriend is able to find some time to continue the plumbing this week I'll post you more pics

 

[solitude127]

Please keep the updates coming. I can't wait to see it with water in it.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Yikes those bottom braces looks like they used a few tubes of silicone!

 

[EleganceMan]

"i love the smell of silicone in the morning"
this is the best part....i love doing new tank setups....the only thing better is the first picture of a bare tank with nothing but sand and water!

 

[jjk_reef00]

Amazing build, I'm subscribing to this one!
I was wondering what you guys have planed for rock work. Everything else is beyond amazing so I'm sure it is great.

There is some really good ideas about coating PVC so it resembles live rock somewhere in this thread (before the split):
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=689929
If you are interested in it I can find the exact page. I really thought it was a good way to build caves, so I was wondering what you had planed.

 

[juldelf]

this is awesome

 

[sfsuphysics]

There is some really good ideas about coating PVC so it resembles live rock somewhere in this thread (before the split):
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=689929
If you are interested in it I can find the exact page. I really thought it was a good way to build caves, so I was wondering what you had planed.

Well even if she doesn't appreciate it, I would... *wink wink wink*

 

[jjk_reef00]

It sounds like a great idea and I'm going to try it on my next tank to build large caves for my angel fish and tangs.

Quoted from the thread:
The owner explained to me how he made them.
1) The pvc racks were constructed.
2) Styrofoam in a can was sprayed onto the racks. I didn't ask what "styrofoam in a can" was but I think it was that stuff you use for sealing windows and doors.
3) Fiberglass was placed on top of the foam. I asked what the purpose of this was and he said it helps the stuff in step 4 stick.
4)Rubble from sand was literally thrown at the foam to cover it.

The finished result is a pvc rack that looks exactly like live rock.

Here is where they start talking about it
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5977082#post5977082

And here is where the owner describes it:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6000997#post6000997

I guess they float because of the styrofoam, for a glass tank you could silicone them down. Also use pvc flanges to distribute the weight on the bottom of the tank.

I would recommend that thread for anyone, it has lots of great information.

Sorry to hijack. If anyone has more questions, I will open a new thread.

 

[jollyballs]

cool tank

 

[Haksar]

Great Build Marie.This is a SUPER UV and a great reactor.

 

[tipou]

Please keep the updates coming. I can't wait to see it with water in it.

thanks, we should fill the tank with water pretty soon... 1-2 week left max!
let me tell you it's going to be the longest 2 weeks in my LIFE!!!!
hahaha

 

[tipou]

"i love the smell of silicone in the morning"
this is the best part....i love doing new tank setups....the only thing better is the first picture of a bare tank with nothing but sand and water!

you're right! when it's only water and sand... it's like a painting to be done... so many possibility