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

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10426555#post10426555 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nycreef
I am very impressed and amazed that you took such an undertaking on your first tank. I think because you are in your line of work is why your so detail oriented. You definitely put your skills to the right hobby. I have been following this thread but have waited to say anything until it was completed. I know its not 100 % complete but I cant hold back any longer. You did one of the most impressive systems i have seen by your own might i say "handy work". You did an extremely smart thing by creating an enormous working space for the equipment room. Most people make it small and just enough for the equipment with little room to move around meanwhile the majority of the time spent working on this thing will be in that room. I was equally impressed with your choice of lighting. When i asked about my system which is similar dimensions to yours, one of the lighting gurus "names witheld" told me that 6-8 400watt MH's were overkill and that 4 would be enough. You are right on target with your choice. You will enjoy this tank for decades.
All The Best!

NYCREEF

thanks, don't hold back on posting its fun. the main reason why i turn my garage into fish room was not to have any water in the house since the kids are still in their demolition stages. 30x20 is just enough if you can plan out your equipment placement.

 

[cbui2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10426599#post10426599 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REEFER714
Talking about me need to go to rehab. I think you need it more bro. Very nice setup, make people wanna drool

been there now on shock therapy and dosing advil regularly to relived the pain. i was fine until i started this hobby.

 

[PoppaTroll]

Absolutely, positively amazing!

I can't even begin to imagine attempting something on this scale as a first tank...

:thumbsup:

 

[melev]

PoppaTroll,

[welcome]

Bart's unique in that way.

 

[Jar*Head]

My first tank was the 150g and i thought i was the MAN

 

[jnarowe]

<yawn>

 

[melev]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10431989#post10431989 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
< yawn >

For those of you that couldn't see his post...

 

[jnarowe]

what happened, Marc?

And BTW, don't I get credit for building my first SW tank as 1000g+ while I was recovering from a stroke? I mean, I wasn't even allowed to drive for the first few months of construction...had to have a buddy drive my rental truck just to go pick up the tank. <sniffle>

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10432408#post10432408 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
what happened, Marc?

And BTW, don't I get credit for building my first SW tank as 1000g+ while I was recovering from a stroke? I mean, I wasn't even allowed to drive for the first few months of construction...had to have a buddy drive my rental truck just to go pick up the tank. <sniffle>

Speaking of YAWN. I wish you'd stop pulling out the stroke card...it's getting old now.

 

[cbui2]

:lol: jnarowe :lol:

 

[jnarowe]

You're right Barry...hard to let go though...Aren't you guys even slightly impressed that I haen't fallen in and drowned???

 

[dsandfort]

while I was recovering from a stroke

Yep, we know that.

I wish you'd stop pulling out the stroke card...it's getting old now.

And that was low.

You're right Barry...hard to let go though...

And that was not. That's what I call taking the high ground.

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10435261#post10435261 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dsandfort
And that was low.

I've been called worse by better. :lol:

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10435133#post10435133 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
You're right Barry...hard to let go though...Aren't you guys even slightly impressed that I haen't fallen in and drowned???

You haven't fallen in and drowned because...


wait for it...


















You won't let go! :lolspin:

 

[ReefingBuddha]

"nice live cam, love the display setup, on mine i will be installing 4 submersible lcd cameras hopefully that work out soon."
-cbui2

Found this post on another thread. Whatever happened to this idea? Would love to see how you get this done so I can steal it from you. Looking forward to a webcam for your tank.

 

[erics3000]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10432428#post10432428 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrcrab
Speaking of YAWN. I wish you'd stop pulling out the stroke card...it's getting old now.

That is too funny.....

Thrischmann what web cam you talking about??????

 

[ReefingBuddha]

I don't want to call him out or anything but I was randomly cruising from thread to thread yesterday and found something on webcams, as I am trying to find one as well, and came across that post fomr cbui2. Just wanted to follow up and see what progress he has made on this idea. I have been trying to figure out how to get a camera (or 2 ;-) ) inside my tank as well. Got a few ideas so I was wondering what direction he was taking.

 

[cbui2]

i have 4 submersible camera already waiting to be installed but not just yet, not ready for anyone to spy on me . someone please throw Jonathan a life float ring :fish1:

 

[jnarowe]

i'd probably choke myself with the life ring

 

[Reefski's]

i have been looking for a camera that will stand up to salt water. what did you get? are they web cams?

Carl