New IN WALL 300 gallon build!!

[clekchau]

man i can't believe that happened, all the best with the new tank.

 

[dinger28]

Update! New tank is coming on Wednesday. Rebuilt the entire stand and just waiting for the new tank. Rock is being revived again in a container and the fish are ready to get out of their 30 gallon home they have been in since June. Will take pics of the new setup when in place. Also, want to get a new addition for the tank (preferably a dwarf angel), just can't really narrow down. Fish will go into 20 long QT, so any suggestions would be helpful! Fish will be with a Naso, Sailfin, Hawkfish, and clownfish. Thanks!

 

[dinger28]

Well it's finally starting to take shape! After the disaster that was my other 300 gallon from Glasscages, this new 3/4 inch think Acrylic tank from TruVu is simply stunning! The tank is finally up and running as of last night. The rock has been in a holding tank along with the sand and all of the levels have checked out! My fish have been in a 30 gallon tank for 7 months, and I know they will be very happy to arrive in their new home this weekend. Better pics will come over the next day or so, but just wanted to share one from the security camera.

 

[jjk_reef00]

Very nice!

 

[username in use]

I would just be thankful one of my kids wasn't sitting on that couch when it failed.

 

[dinger28]

First thing my wife and I said to each other!

 

[dinger28]

Well the tank is in and complete! What a crazy 7 weeks, but so much happier with the Acrylic tank and the new stand I built. More pics will come, but can't be happier! Fish are in and I know they're loving the space. 7 months in a 30 gallon will make you crazy I'm sure! Sorry for the blue in the pic (much whiter in person), but still working on using my new DSLR.

 

[azjohnny]

Nice tank, taking pictures as close as possible to the tank will help

 

[harley3ky]

Nice tank. I hope to do something similar someday.

 

[dinger28]

new fish!

new fish!

Hey all. Been a couple weeks since I posted. Been busy with tax season, but have had a couple orders come in from LA. Ordered 3 small yellow tangs and they are all eating and doing great in the QT tank. Also in the same QT tank is a longnose hawk. Order on tap for tomorrow to put in the other 2 QT tanks plus my biocube 29g are a Bicolor angel, sailfin blenny, raccoon butterflyfish, 4 female/1male lyretail anthias, and a black velvet butterflyfish from DD (really excited about this one). Will post pictures of the QT addition and an updated one of the display soon. The pic below is of the Black Velvet Angel that is coming to me.

 

[Reel North]

It looks like the front pane cracked where it did because the bracing held the top and bottom. Was that front pane 30" tall x 8 ft long? Out of 1/2" glass? Why do tank makers even risk that?

 

[dinger28]

Yes it was an 8 foot panel 31 inches high made out of 1/2 inch glass. Crazy I know. My new tank is same dimensions, but with 3/4 inch ACRYLIC. Very happy so far. Much needed updates will follow once tax season is OVER. 9 more days!

 

[wakesetter]

Remember you only need 2-5 times a hour turnover which will allow your sump to work better and the skimmer to perform better.

It's going to be interesting to see how that skimmer work for you. I would think it would be on the small side however that depends on your fish load.

I couldn't disagree more with this first statement, but I will agree with the second one.