a long time coming
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NaH2Ofreak
Premium Member
AWESOME! Really wouldnt expect any less from one of the "Best of the Best"!!
Dennis
Dennis
WOW!!!! Maybe I missed it, but what are the dimensions of the tank?? Also, what kind of framing did you put around the plywood?? I've never DIY'd a tank....yet. I'm just not that familiar with the method. It looks from the pictures like the sides are relatively thick, but maybe euro-bracing?? I'm very curious.
Also, how much epoxy resin paint did you use in all?? Thanks.
Also, how much epoxy resin paint did you use in all?? Thanks.
Acro
Premium Member
Wow you guys are gonna make me sit down and do a step by step thread on the biuld up of this tank.
I'll have to sit down and find the time to do it. I guess I'll need to clean up my webspace too.
I'm sure the mods are cringing on this thread. Sorry guys but the sps forum is my home:bum:
AQUAN8TOR, The tank is 96x32x31 which is about 412gal. It's euro bracing that you see, does kinda look like a thick wall on that one pic eh ! I used almost 5gal on the whole project including the sump.
Joe, I went with only about 75lbs of sand. So just up front mostly.The rock structure was designed so I can take a stream by hand and blow out any sand/ditritus tha has collected under the rock work. IN time I'll add more streams to help aid in this. For now I'm doing it manually.
paulpp187,have fun
I'll have to sit down and find the time to do it. I guess I'll need to clean up my webspace too.I'm sure the mods are cringing on this thread. Sorry guys but the sps forum is my home:bum:
AQUAN8TOR, The tank is 96x32x31 which is about 412gal. It's euro bracing that you see, does kinda look like a thick wall on that one pic eh ! I used almost 5gal on the whole project including the sump.
Joe, I went with only about 75lbs of sand. So just up front mostly.The rock structure was designed so I can take a stream by hand and blow out any sand/ditritus tha has collected under the rock work. IN time I'll add more streams to help aid in this. For now I'm doing it manually.
paulpp187,have fun
Acro
Premium Member
OCDP Thanks eh!! 
Mike, The move went well. Though I'm glad I'm not susceptible to RTN cause I would have been in huge trouble. Talk about STRESS!!!!!
The corals seem fine. Todate no losses, now lets just hope I can say that for a long long time. Hey return that PM with some pics
Mike, The move went well. Though I'm glad I'm not susceptible to RTN cause I would have been in huge trouble. Talk about STRESS!!!!!
The corals seem fine. Todate no losses, now lets just hope I can say that for a long long time. Hey return that PM with some pics
kozmo02
Premium Member
tank looks amazing, ive always admired your tank in the past and this one looks just as great, im looking forward to seeing it as it progresses, it is a great looking setup i can tell you went all out on this new project. congrats on the new tank and good luck with it in the future, it looks amazing :thumbsup:
DRZL-sauras
New member
:thumbsup: Well done ol' chap!
Acro
Premium Member
Ah Thanks again guys.
Here's some more pics.
This is the ro/di line coming into the room. I wanted something clean looking with some strength. I came up with this. I just drilled out the center plastic and the ro line fit nice and snug.
Here is the tank before any epoxy was applied.
Some of the shelving and sink before complete
Aquascaping
Here's some more pics.
This is the ro/di line coming into the room. I wanted something clean looking with some strength. I came up with this. I just drilled out the center plastic and the ro line fit nice and snug.
Here is the tank before any epoxy was applied.
Some of the shelving and sink before complete
Aquascaping
Chaotic Reefer4u
♥Acropora Aficionado♥
shweeeet!
nbd13
New member
Did you have much die off or a cycle since you left your rock in the air? i assume you used rocks for your old system?
i am asking because in about 2 months i have to transfer everything from my 180 to my new 275.... and i want to aquascape it without water in the tank but am afraid of a cycle since the rock will be in the air for a good hour and then i have to add corals and fish the same day to the new 275... so i think i may have to do it with water in the tank....
also how did you attach the glass to the plywood?
thanks!
Nick
i am asking because in about 2 months i have to transfer everything from my 180 to my new 275.... and i want to aquascape it without water in the tank but am afraid of a cycle since the rock will be in the air for a good hour and then i have to add corals and fish the same day to the new 275... so i think i may have to do it with water in the tank....
also how did you attach the glass to the plywood?
thanks!
Nick
