my 80g build thread

[temec_luver]

ok so i decided to upgrade my nano into an 80g i jut got the sump today and will cut the lid into baffles I get the tank deliverd by a friend next week

 

[temec_luver]

does any1 know how high of water level an octo 150 needs?

 

[temec_luver]

for lighting i have decided on a 6bulb tek fixture with individual reflectors

 

[temec_luver]

what should i put in here as far as fish?
i was thinking of
magnificent foxface
chromis
anthias?
pair of clowns
flame angle
ummm id like a tang what could fit in the 4ft tank?

 

[temec_luver]

no comments?

 

[temec_luver]

what should i use as a bulb combo?

 

[fishyz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11028009#post11028009 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by temec_luver
what should i put in here as far as fish?
i was thinking of
magnificent foxface
chromis
anthias?
pair of clowns
flame angle
ummm id like a tang what could fit in the 4ft tank?

I wouldn't put a tang in there with a magnificent foxface. One or the other, the tank just isn't big enough for both IMHO.

 

[temec_luver]

ok thanks... what would you choose between the 2

 

[zach0660]

I would choose the tang myself,, A purple tang matter of fact.

 

[temec_luver]

a purple tang wasnt in my thoughts at all i just dont like them... wht other ones?

 

[temec_luver]

ok so this might be delayed due to evacuation i dont know but theres 3 fires closing in on me but idk... if all goes well ill get the tank saturday

 

[temec_luver]

ok so far no evac ad i get the tank tomarrow if all goes well... and i bought my return pump today a rio 20hf its all i could afford atm

 

[blakesreefbruz]

Nice, im getting an 80 gallon , 4 foot tank myself next week! its being made

 

[mg426]

Best of luck to you !!!!

 

[temec_luver]

thank you the tank should be here at around 2:30 my friend is bringing it to me.. the diams are 48x16x24 not the best but for the price i got it for its awsome

 

[temec_luver]

ok so the tank is here and i spent all day cleaning and restaining all the wood on the tank here are some pics

the canopy pre-stain

the stand pre-stain

the tank

stand after stain

me staining stand

doors and canopy after stain

the tank with silicone drying the overflowcovers

 

[temec_luver]

ok so today i did all the plumbing and such it was hell... no leaks on the first try!!! it up and running with freshwater for now here are some pics

top of plumbing

bottom plumbing

tank starting to fill

sump shot

working on plumbing

full tank

 

[temec_luver]

ok so today i did all the plumbing and such it was hell... no leaks on the first try!!! it up and running with freshwater for now here are some pics

top of plumbing

bottom plumbing

tank starting to fill

sump shot
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa261/nanoreef-er/HPIM0635.jpme

working on plumbing
[IMG]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa261/nanoreef-er/HPIM0638.jpg

full tank

how do you silence an overflow mines very loud

 

[temec_luver]

i plan to go get some nsw tomorrow afternoon

 

[temec_luver]

ok the nsw didnt work out so well... so i made a durso today and its installed and i finished my sump...(not the best but it will work)
pics to come soon