My New 300 some progress pictures

[RBU1]

I finally was able to pick the tank up. I was also able to get a coat of stain applied....I will add more pictures as the project continues........

 

[GPCRalph]

Looking good. Nice!

Rafael

 

[RBU1]

THanks still have a good amount of work to do.......

 

[splateee]

That is going to be a awsome tank. I like the color of the stand and canopy.

 

[KenT]

Where did you get it??

 

[RBU1]

KenT the tank came from Midwest Custom Aquariums and the stand was custom made by a guy name John in Texas. He does great wood work. All I have to do is stain and poly it. If you need any info on getting custom made stands or canopies send me a PM.

OK some more pics.......Here is what $800.00 worth of Schedule 80 plumbing looks like......

 

[chris wright]

Looks like a well built tank and stand.

Looking forward to the progress of your tank

Cheers

Chris

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11468154#post11468154 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RBU1
Here is what $800.00 worth of Schedule 80 plumbing looks like.

Doesn't look like much at all, does it? :lol:

 

[KenT]

Is that their 96 X 24 X 24? Did you get a quote from Aquariums For You?

 

[RBU1]

KenT. AFY was double the price. In my opinion they are way overpriced.

 

[Red Sea Purple Tang]

Love the color of the stand. Very nice.

 

[steve the plumb]

Bill nice to see you got the tank.It looks really nice.I like the top openings and the overflows.He did a nice job on the stand and the canopy.Its nice to have a canopy but the only reason I didn't get one was because of the heat from the lights and having to remove it when trying to get into the tank.I like the look of a canopy better than an open top.The wood is nice he did a very nice job on it.You got a good deal on the tank.Is it 1/2"

 

[RBU1]

The front, sides and back are 3/4" The top and Bottom are 1/2" He did do a great job on the tank.

i will keep you posted.....BILL

 

[KENM]

Man o' Man, it's gotta be tough to leave your place to go to work with all that cool stuff sitting there. To say that you're on your way to a beautiful tank is an understatement to say the least. Congratulations on whats sure to be an outstanding system and please keep the pics coming.

 

[erics3000]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11468468#post11468468 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrcrab
Doesn't look like much at all, does it? :lol:

Aint that the truth. And you still might need some more. Whew it all adds up quick..

What are the dimensions of your tank Bill?

 

[RBU1]

Dimensions are 96 x 30 x 24 high....

 

[erics3000]

Cool. What are you planning for flow and lights? That is a sweet stand too..
love the holes in the bottom.

 

[KenT]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11470039#post11470039 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RBU1
KenT. AFY was double the price. In my opinion they are way overpriced.

That's strange, I got a quote from both of them on a tank 72 x 30 x 30 and they were the same.

 

[RBU1]

KenT....My same aquarium from AFY was over $4000.00. Made the decision of who I was going to use a little easier. Glass cages was the cheapest. I did not want the cheapest so I took the middle person and went with Midwest.

erics

For flow I am doing two closed loops using the bottom holes. I will be using 2 Ocean Motions 4-ways. I am getting a great deal of help from Paul at Oceans Motions on plumbing this tank. For light I will be using 3 - 250 watt pendants from IceCap and 8 - 4' t5's powered by 2 - IceCap 660's.

 

[erics3000]

I got the same size like yours from GC for a little over 1500 but mine is glass with the 2 viewing panels low iorn. 4k is crazyyyy..

What kinda pumps you using for the closed loops?