Another Canadian Reef! 600 gallon Penninsula!

[Cougarman]

Looking farward to seeing more . Good job so far.

Thanks Chromey316. I went to high school in Acton!

Very Nice! Will be tagging along in anticipation!

Welcome NSteinbrook.

 

[redddogg69]

GE SCS-1200 construction silicone is most commonly used for aquarium building.

 

[veloboy]

Wow, impressive build so far. Like the ramp idea in the sump. I'm skeptical that it will work but hope it does! I hate the maintenance on my filter socks! This is going to be one nice tank...following along!

 

[TandN]

Looks awesome

 

[Cougarman]

John came back yesterday and cleaned up the silicone and added the eurobrace. A couple pieces of glass and the overflow have to be cut shorter, so John will be returning on Tuesday to finish up.

Here are some pics that Lukas took of the first day of the build. They may not be in order:

 

[Cougarman]

 

[Cougarman]

 

[Cougarman]

 

[jimmy frag]

wow cougerman, its going to be great. i cant wait to see the rock scape. i have a gorgous vlamyngy tank for you if your interested, iv had her since it was the size of a toonie. are you going to do some wood work around the stand.

 

[jimmy frag]

hey coug. i cam accross a sheet of 1/8 plexy that would be a great spash gard to protect the ducting, its 4x8 and yours if you like. just pm me, i could drop it off for you.

 

[Fury165]

Congrats Cougarman, thought I recognized your builder while skimming your pics... John is a good guy and did a great job on my Starfire tank - didn't realize he did onsite builds too :beer:

 

[Cougarman]

wow cougerman, its going to be great. i cant wait to see the rock scape. i have a gorgous vlamyngy tank for you if your interested, iv had her since it was the size of a toonie. are you going to do some wood work around the stand.

Ah man don't tempt me with a vlamingis. I just sold/traded all my big unicorns before I moved. I may take you up on that offer.

Yes there will be custom cabinetry around the stand and future canopy.

hey coug. i cam accross a sheet of 1/8 plexy that would be a great spash gard to protect the ducting, its 4x8 and yours if you like. just pm me, i could drop it off for you.

Let me think about it. I have something else in mind for that spot, that will double as a splash guard.

Congrats Cougarman, thought I recognized your builder while skimming your pics... John is a good guy and did a great job on my Starfire tank - didn't realize he did onsite builds too :beer:

I think John's wishing he built it in his shop and shipped it to me. The traffics been bad both times he's come out, and now he has to come back again b/c a couple pieces of eurobracing weren't cut to accuracy.

 

[Cougarman]

Here are some more pics from yesterday.

 

[Cougarman]

That Sump room set up is awesome...Nuff said..lol

Thanks jayg4u. I'll take some better photos when I get a chance. Wife's got me doing all kinds of other things around the house.

That's a heck of a holding setup lol. Nicer than my display

Thanks rucmd.

Jared,

The Duss looks great in even these conditions (moving, small tank, moving ...). Glad to see him again

Looking forward to the progression ... good to have the life support systems getting up to speed.

We will wait for your posts :fish1:

Cheers,
Bruce

The fish did fairly well in the garage holding tanks. The adult Dussumieris tang and Blochii are fine. I did lose my Mustard tang and a couple anthias jumped. The Mustard was never quite right to begin with anyway. My main concern was my giant gigas clam. It seems to be doing fine so far.

Really like your sump, hope you can make a review of the detritus trap which I would love to implement on a new sump I'm planning.

Overall, the whole setup is looking great, congrats.

Thanks jspsika08. I'll post how well the detritus trap works. We have to wait a few weeks to see.

 

[Cougarman]

Today John finished the the eurobracing and added the acrylic overflow. The tank is now finished. We will let it dry for a few days then continue with the canopy framework and plumbing. I may also work on the rock work. Here are some picks of the finished tank.

 

[Holyreefer]

great setup

 

[jr973]

that tank looks like its built like a tank gl with the new setup

 

[bioload]

Looks very nice! Have the holes in the stand been cut for the overflows?

 

[Cougarman]

Looks very nice! Have the holes in the stand been cut for the overflows?

Not yet. The tank will be plumbed soon. Might do the canopy frame 1st so the cabinetry guy can come measure.

 

[jpsika08]

Congrats, the tank looks beautiful.

Will you test for leaks? or do this after full plumbing?