Deep Down Florida 600 Gallon In-Wall Build

[bmanzie]

We'll it has been a few weeks since I updated my build thread. A lot has happened since my last posting.
I was lucky enough to have some friends help me lift the tank onto the stand and push it into place.
Also, I completed all the plumbing. This was a little bit of a challenge as I wanted to make it as tight as possible under my stand. (Pictures to follow)
And lastly, I wanted to clean all the crap from my rocks so I decided to give them an acid bath. I followed instruction from other members here on RC.
Pictures start with initial submersion to dry time.

 

[props4you]

Wow! That's a lot of rock.
Enjoying this build thread

 

[reeksreef]

What did you use to acid wash them?

 

[bmanzie]

I used muriatic acid from the pool store.

 

[AquamanE]

Wow! That's a lot of rock.
Enjoying this build thread

1+, wow!!

 

[elviraveloz]

WOW! That's a lot of work.

 

[mrx66699]

Actually that's not much rock at all wait till he puts it in the tank and yiu will see how little it actually is.....looking good keep up the progress......

 

[bmanzie]

Actually the amount of rock that I have is perfect for the design that I put into place.
I will post more pictures soon.

 

[gasman059]

niiice

 

[bmanzie]

Thank you.
Progress has been slow but I will take pictures tonight and post the updates.
The tank is wet and has a few fish.

 

[noel754g1]

congrats on the upgrade, that tank is a beast!!!.. nice to see a local thread.. ill be following

 

[bmanzie]

Thank you.
I just came back from vacation and will be posting new pics soon.

 

[AquamanE]

:deadhorse1: Come on Man...... enough with the tease!!!!!!!!!!!:blown:

 

[rovster]

:deadhorse1: Come on Man...... enough with the tease!!!!!!!!!!!:blown:

I know, just call him Rovi Jr:lol2:

 

[bmanzie]

Ok so it has been a long time since I last posted updated pictures. I have been busy at work trying to make the tank look neat but most of all, trying to make it stable.
During the transition from my old tank to the new tank I lost a lot of livestock. I am slowly making my way back to an active tank.
I hope you enjoy the pictures.

This one is a picture of some Molly fry in my sump.

 

[knukles55]

very impressive congrats on fiannly being able to atleast sit down and enjoy it after all this time. now if only there was a way to convince my wife.....

 

[bmanzie]

It sure was a longer than anticipated but we'll worth the wait.

 

[props4you]

Wow, the tank looks awesome !!
You did a great job

 

[nick12881]

Looks great bill

 

[bmanzie]

Thank you all.