Lets do this - 225+ reef bar

[Jflip2002]

This builds awesome. I was actually thinking of making this tank of mine into a bar, though not in wall. This looks like it'll be great.

 

[mtome]

That is one big sump!

 

[FishTruck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11837202#post11837202 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcliffy2
when you finish your build, hold off on stocking as much as you can until the next cmas frag swap. there are a number of guys who have some amazing stuff (tyree, LE galore) and sell for dirt cheap ($25-30 frag for the primo pieces). My favorite coral right now is the tyree flower petal I picked up from menard at the last swap for $25 (going internet rate is $75+shipping): http://www.cmas-md.org/forums/showthread.php?t=56384

Ha ha... I am panicking to finish my build so I will be ready for CMAS!!!!

O.K., going back to get caught up on your post.

R

 

[FishTruck]

Nice Sump too! Any updates on the arrival of your tank?

R

 

[mcliffy2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12021248#post12021248 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FishTruck
Nice Sump too! Any updates on the arrival of your tank?

R

Still looks like a week or two away. I'm doing the demolition on the wall this weekend, so I'll be ready for it then.

 

[Jflip2002]

Woooo, drinks around the fish tank will be here before summer time! lol.

 

[mcliffy2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12021983#post12021983 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jflip2002
Woooo, drinks around the fish tank will be here before summer time! lol.

man I hope so! crossing my fingers for spring drinks its been a cold winter here in Chi-town....

 

[FishTruck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12023741#post12023741 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcliffy2
man I hope so! crossing my fingers for spring drinks its been a cold winter here in Chi-town....

Seriously. Hopefully, we will actually get a spring this year!

 

[mcliffy2]

Finally got the demolition work done. Had some bigtime help from a fellow Chi-town reefer (jglackin).

 

[acropora nut]

Mike ,
It looks like it is all coming together....you are going to have one sweet set up .

Mike

 

[Jflip2002]

You guys rerouted that electrical too? Nice weekend progress! Time for the sand and water! lol

 

[mcliffy2]

Mike - thanks, i hope so.

Jflip - luckily it was only phone and cable, so we just cut the wire, took the conduit off, spliced it, and dropped it lower in the wall.

 

[Jflip2002]

Oh, nice. Definitely got lucky there then. So when are YOU hooking up that Reeflo Orca and your tons of Tunzes?

 

[mcliffy2]

you mean vortechs as soon as the tank arrives, it better be in the next two weeks....Ive been very tempted to set up the sump and frag tank, but since the sump sits under the stand I figure I should wait. It will be a lot easier to line up the tank with the wall so the bar is straight with the tank in place and I cant really move the stand around once the sump is in.

 

[ReefEnabler]

lookin real good man!

 

[mcliffy2]

update time.

Got the frag tank stand built. The sump and frag tank are now moved in. Everything is ready for the arrival of the new tank.

 

[glassbox-design]

looking good mike :thumbsup:

 

[mcliffy2]

wow, it was late and I accidentally had my camera on manual focus. I'll get some better shots tonight.

Eric - been checking your blog, the tank is looking awesome. Stand is great and the butterfly looks sweet. you around this weekend?

 

[Aaronovky]

definately interested in the finished product consider it subscribed

 

[kar93]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12145041#post12145041 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Aaronovky
definately interested in the finished product consider it subscribed

Agreed, Cant wait to see it finished. Subscribed.