(First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9916812#post9916812 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by desjardiniidj
lookin good. My 600 will be here within 5 days! Building the stand today,etc.... Look for another 600 build coming soon!

thanks, will be looking forward to the build.
the avatar pic id name desjardiniidj, it doesnt look like a red sea. where is he from?

 

[xinumaster]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9915905#post9915905 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
hey perry did you get a chance to work on your pumps yet to solve the problems.

I haven't don't anything yet. But I'll be working on my pump next wednesday. Man, I can't wait to see your tank with livestocks. Got a stocking list yet?

 

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9917018#post9917018 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xinumaster
I haven't don't anything yet. But I'll be working on my pump next wednesday. Man, I can't wait to see your tank with livestocks. Got a stocking list yet?

no ideas yet but it will mainly be rare sps, rare fish and some you know it rare fish. also i will build some kind of of netting system for those who like to commit suicide or the ones involve in high speed chase.:lol: :clown:

 

[rppvt]

also i will build some kind of of netting system for those who like to commit suicide or the ones involve in high speed chase.

I like to use the wife's Tazer.
Stops 'em in their tracks.

 

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9917164#post9917164 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rppvt
I like to use the wife's Tazer.
Stops 'em in their tracks.

:inlove: :spin2: :lolspin: i really didnt want to do it, but i will call the city of new orleans inspector to comes over and have traffic lights and signs installed.

 

[cbui2]

ok more prep work and orange peel apply then painting. hopefully all the lighting will be done this weekend.

 

[desjardiniidj]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9916972#post9916972 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
thanks, will be looking forward to the build.
the avatar pic id name desjardiniidj, it doesnt look like a red sea. where is he from?

Its a "special" desjardinii! Thats what pink lemonade looks like under 10Ks.
Coming soon- gemmatumdj!

 

[erics3000]

Bart is that vent above you tank?

 

[PiscesLou]

:thumbsup: wow!just got through reading the whole thread, very impressive!

 

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9925062#post9925062 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
Bart is that vent above you tank?

that's my rear surround speaker

 

[rppvt]

I'd think that would be yopur FRONT speaker from now on...

 

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9931119#post9931119 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rppvt
I'd think that would be yopur FRONT speaker from now on...

:mixed: wave and tidal sound effects then turn my living room into an ocean.:eek1: will be painted to match the walls.

 

[urodoji]

I just registered here, and I don't know the first thing about reef tanks. Have you considered putting foam insulation around the plumbing on the way out of the chiller back into the system? Might help take some of the load off it if it doesn't have to recool water that warmed back up on the way back into the system.

 

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9933699#post9933699 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by urodoji
I just registered here, and I don't know the first thing about reef tanks. Have you considered putting foam insulation around the plumbing on the way out of the chiller back into the system? Might help take some of the load off it if it doesn't have to recool water that warmed back up on the way back into the system.

welcome urodoji, my chiller will be arriving next week. once when all forming are done then concrete is poured then finished my plumbing. I will take that in consideration, but all of the plumbing is inside the fish room which has 12,000 btu window unit and probably have no more than few feet plumbing outside so I don't think it will be a factor since these unit are designed for outdoor, but it doesn't hurt to add foam insulation on them. thanks

 

[cbui2]

ok just finished painting the cabinets and walls. any suggestions if i need to do anything to make it better.

 

[jnarowe]

looks good to me. why did you put the sill molding on the bottom of the tank? Seems like if you are going for a blended look, the same molding you used on the top and sides would have "diappeared" better. Or am I not understanding your goal?

 

[rppvt]

ok just finished painting the cabinets and walls. any suggestions if i need to do anything to make it better.

yep, slap it on a truck and drive it out to my house.

Looking good. But it's still empty--

Noticed you have a gap under the trim on the sides of the tank, are you going to sneak some marble or something under there as a final shelving unit?

You know, someplace to hold your drink while you peer into the depths trying to find out "what the heck kind of hitchiker is living on that coral?"

 

[Scottkelly911]

wow this is really coming together nicely and pretty quickly. So many people start projects like this and get in over their heads. You're pre-planning is really showing. What's the next step?

 

[erics3000]

I wonder if it is 2 keep the kids off. My nephews always leave finger prints on my tanks.

 

[rharr21]

cbui2,
WOW! Can I come visit? I live in Slidell.
-Russell