Oldude's new 400 gal tank build
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jamesdawson
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Airflow is good too. Just don't make it hot--only warm.
James
James
Here are some shots of the progress made tonight. He will be back to attach the external overflow, add the cleats and euro bracing. I've also decided to run the overflow through the side bracing near the back so no chance of back flow and no visibility.
Yeah!!! Official Starphire..... I am glad I waited.
It's so clear that I can look through the edge and see what is on the other side 8 feet away..
now that's what I'm talking about!!!
Yeah!!! Official Starphire..... I am glad I waited.
It's so clear that I can look through the edge and see what is on the other side 8 feet away..
now that's what I'm talking about!!!
Yeah almost. Now the real work starts..... moving everything over and finishing the construction on the walls, floor & fish room. I think I will be busy for a while.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13857188#post13857188 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Greg - you've got a tank!!
Lot's of work ahead but it's got me excited. I'll try to rest up while on the Mexican vacation I leave for later this morning. Got to get to bed..........back in a week.:rollface:
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melev
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13857211#post13857211 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Oldude
Yeah almost. Now the real work starts..... moving everything over and finishing the construction on the walls, floor & fish room. I think I will be busy for a while.
I don't ever want to see how one of my tanks is being glued together. I'd never ever trust it. However, have it built 'in a factory' and I'm happy for life. :lol:
How long is the cure time for that tank?
Mykel Obvious
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Re: can't resist
Re: can't resist
WOW!!! Both very beautiful corals!!! Any idea on the species of the Acro?
Congrats on the tank, but I agree with Marc, just unnerving to see how little goes into making one... After seeing the photos, I was thinking "That will NEVER work" :lol:
And this one just killed me:
How the heck are those little pieces of tape holding that huge sheet of glass in place??
Have fun in Mexico and I can't wait to see this beast with some coral in it!!
Re: can't resist
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13857197#post13857197 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Oldude
I just have to post a picture of this weeks favorite coral.
Just got in what was sold to me as a chalice although my guess is it's probably mycedium. Either way it looks to have some potential.
WOW!!! Both very beautiful corals!!! Any idea on the species of the Acro?
Congrats on the tank, but I agree with Marc, just unnerving to see how little goes into making one... After seeing the photos, I was thinking "That will NEVER work" :lol:
And this one just killed me:
How the heck are those little pieces of tape holding that huge sheet of glass in place??
Have fun in Mexico and I can't wait to see this beast with some coral in it!!
stunreefer
Reef Hugger
SWEET! Let's roll! :thumbsup:
Interesting. Most of the glass is 17 MM or 5/8" except for the tempered Starphire front sheet which is 12 MM. I guess 17 days will work for the curing time. Thanks.
It is interesting watching it go together. There are also 1/16 tabs attached to the end cuts so there is never "glass on glass" creating weak spots. When I get back I'll post pictures of the corner cleats which should help boost your confidence. Bye for now.
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I was wondering why the tank looked so sturdy but wouldn't hold water when I came home. :lol:
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The tank is coming along nicely now. The corner cleats, front & back bracing & overflow are in. Gary, the tank builder will be back this weekend to clean the edges and any smudges, etc & add the side braces (these will be drilled for the returns) & center braces ( 2x 3" strips of 3/4") on either side of the overflow to give me some overkill strength. According to him the tank will be ready for water the following weekend. I will be using a blue background that will get applied this weekend as well. Pictures of that will follow.
Here's a few new shots.
The "spousal unit" test
CORNER CLEATS
OVERFLOW HOLDS JUST OVER 8 GALLONS AND DRILLED "HERBIE" STYLE
That's it for now.
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ahoyhoy239
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wow the new tank looks awesome as do all the other in the back.
about the corner cleats, can you explain what they are?
about the corner cleats, can you explain what they are?
