jrpdriver's Three-o-Three build

[erics3000]

Mann that is a cool fish...Sweet build...

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13780498#post13780498 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by adammreef
They are cool fish my lfs has one in their display tank. It flashed all the time when it was first placed in their tank but after a while it became comfortable with its surroundings and didn't flash anymore.

HHmmm, I didn't think about that. Oh, well still a pretty fish even when not flashing. People that arn't in the hobby will think I'm a big ole liar when I tell them "that fish used to change colors all the time I swear!"

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13780844#post13780844 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
Mann that is a cool fish...Sweet build...

Thanks, how's your system, did you get that skimmer working right?

 

[erics3000]

I have been working on my mantle for the whole week. What a PITA...I just put the first coat of paint on and should have it up tomorrow, than I am on to the skimmer. I will get some pics up soon.

I really like your calcium reactor. The double storage is nice.

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13787188#post13787188 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
I have been working on my mantle for the whole week. What a PITA...I just put the first coat of paint on and should have it up tomorrow, than I am on to the skimmer. I will get some pics up soon.

I really like your calcium reactor. The double storage is nice.

Thanks, I had them add the ball valves so I can remove the pump without draining all the water out of it. Looking forward to the pics.

 

[edandsandy]

That is the coolest fish I've ever seen!

 

[CHASDB]

Gonna be a nice build. Like the tank with only 1 center brace and not an oversized eurobrace that limits access into the tank. I had some purple tile fish, man do they jump, I think they are related to the flying fish!

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13802210#post13802210 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CHASDB
Gonna be a nice build. Like the tank with only 1 center brace and not an oversized eurobrace that limits access into the tank. I had some purple tile fish, man do they jump, I think they are related to the flying fish!

Thanks! By going with the center brace I was able to keep 2 inches off the euro brace. Yeah they are big time jumpers, I have egg crate across the back of my tank right now, it would have to jump about 10" to make it over.

 

[jrpdriver]

I cut, stained and sealed the wood for under and on top of the stand, cut the foam and put the stand in place.

 

[badbrady06]

that fish is sweet!

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13802699#post13802699 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by badbrady06
that fish is sweet!

Thanks, what shop do you work at?

 

[erics3000]

Hahahhah..I like your floors and colors in your house...This new tank is going to be sweet. It is super cool that you already have a bunch of coral to transfer to the new tank..

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13811767#post13811767 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by erics3000
Hahahhah..I like your floors and colors in your house...This new tank is going to be sweet. It is super cool that you already have a bunch of coral to transfer to the new tank..

lol, thanks but I can't take credit, they were that way when we moved in. I wish I could have gone in-wall like you did but I couldn't talk my wife into adding onto the house and our garage is nowhere near anywhere convenient.

 

[erics3000]

One positive thing is it will give you a lot more time to spend on the tank than on the construction of a room or wall. If you decide to move it is a lot less hassle. I think if I move I will just close the wall and make it all storage unless the buyer want to drop a few grand a keep the tank..WHat about a penisula style tank??? It is tough finding the right location. Next house my tank will be viewable from the family room. I would love to watch TV and glance over at the tank and truly enjoy it. Either way I look forward to your updaes.

 

[jrpdriver]

True, much quicker to get it up and running. Peninsula tanks are cool but I just didn't have the space, had to go up against a wall, but it is in my living room, definitely will be enjoyed more. My current tank is tucked away in the "office"

 

[erics3000]

SWEET...

 

[Ed Reef]

Let's us know how the tilefish doing?? Used to have a purple tilefish but could not get it to eat Yours is way cool...!!

 

[jrpdriver]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13813426#post13813426 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Let's us know how the tilefish doing?? Used to have a purple tilefish but could not get it to eat Yours is way cool...!!

so far so good, he has been eating marine cuisine, I also have a Red Stripe Tilefish, he spends most of his time hiding but he comes out and eats everyday

 

[jrpdriver]

Well the tank is due to arrive anyday now so I thought I would take a few last shots of the 125

 

[erics3000]

All I can say is wow. Can you give us the run down on your current tank? Did you have a calcium reactor on your 125? DO you dose anything, how often do you do WC and what other reactors did you use?

Thanks