90 gal build "it's about time"...

[julio martinez]

O.k. Guys and gals.. i can finally start putting the 90 gal oceanic bow front that i got from garry together (thanks gtroutt). the reeflo dart pump is in, the stand is ready, the carpenter that was refered to me by ladybug5234 did a hell of a job and will be delivering it today.(thanks aly). the framing for the rock wall is ready, the rocks have been cut to the needed sizes, just need to strap,foam,epoxy and add sand. the skimmer should be here this week and i will be running the lines for the r/o-d/i unit from the kitchen sink through the wall,behind the crown molding and into the sump this weekend.(i hope). i will be putting up some pics of what i have done up to now either tonight or tomorrow morning.
i hope u guys tag along for the ride....

 

[WhoDey64]

Good luck! Tagging along =)

 

[julio martinez]

thanks

 

[elisa20]

julito el govy post some pics bro

 

[julio martinez]

i will bro..hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning...

 

[gtroutt]

Yeah Julio post some pics. Good luck!

 

[julio martinez]

This is the stand.. still needs staining

 

[julio martinez]

this is the pump,the oceanic bowfront and the eggcrate for the rock wall

 

[julio martinez]

update: strapped rocks to egg crate on tuesday and added pond foam yesterday. will put up pics later today.
also does anyone know where to get z-poxy in my area from doral up to pembroke pines or hollywood. if not igonna have to go way down south and pay corps a visit while im down there.

 

[carlosngloria]

not sure but try fiber glass coatings inc. its on anglers ave, between stirling and griffin, its closer to stirling. its close to CRF

 

[julio martinez]

found that z poxy..finally.. coral way and 74.. $16.00 its incredible how hard it was find this.. i think i called just about every hobby shop in and broward.

 

[elisa20]

looks nice!!!

 

[julio martinez]

Here are some pics of the rockwall. it that is missing is epoxy and sand.

This is the part that will go over the small section of the tank and the overflow.

 

[julio martinez]

this is a pic of the larger part of the rock wall. this piece will cover the other side of the tank.


these are pics of both pieces put together.

 

[julio martinez]

i still need to soak the larger piece in water and melt away the water softer salt rocks that i put on the wet foam to create a more real rock effect. then i need to cut holes in the extra pond foam that i added for the caves. if you look at the pics for the piece that will go over the overflow you will be able to see the caves that i made. and then last put not least z-poxy and sand. the only set back i have right now is the larger piece is to heavy for me to lift and put in the tank for a test fit. what im trying to say is i can lift it and put in the tank, the problem will be getting it out. the tank is sitting on a empty 55gal which puts the top of the 90gal at chest height. put i think im going to have a friend come over sometime this week and give me hand..(right friend? you know who u are)lol.

 

[SLane15]

looks real good so far. i def gata get to this project one day.

 

[julio martinez]

Well if you need some help or tips let me know..

 

[nismo_32]

nice...good job...looking good...

 

[julio martinez]

thank you.

 

[drpo21]

Do u think you'll have any problem with this stand, since the bowfront part in the front isn't being supported? or is it? I can't tell. lookin good though