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Preparing the Rockwork
Preparing the Rockwork
Preparing the rockwork: I have tons of rock but I don't want it all in the DT...going to have 3 islands in there and then a bunch of rock in the sump. Of course laying out the rock on a cardboard template is not the same as placing it in the tank. Of course I had to make adjustments when I put the rock in the tank....and it wasn't easy (nothing is). I added 160 pounds of Marco Bahama Argonite sand so you can't see the rock throught the water yet. I'll post some more pics when things clear up. Thanks to everyone from LIRA who helped me out on this project especially Joe, John, Bill, James & Walter (I'm probably forgetting someone but thanks to all....the project is ongoing).
Frank
Preparing the Rockwork
Preparing the rockwork: I have tons of rock but I don't want it all in the DT...going to have 3 islands in there and then a bunch of rock in the sump. Of course laying out the rock on a cardboard template is not the same as placing it in the tank. Of course I had to make adjustments when I put the rock in the tank....and it wasn't easy (nothing is). I added 160 pounds of Marco Bahama Argonite sand so you can't see the rock throught the water yet. I'll post some more pics when things clear up. Thanks to everyone from LIRA who helped me out on this project especially Joe, John, Bill, James & Walter (I'm probably forgetting someone but thanks to all....the project is ongoing).
Frank
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Monkeyfish
Active member
I like the 'scape for the rocks. Can't wait to see it in the tank.
WallysWorld
New member
Saw this build in person, one word AMAZING! It is truely a thing of beautiful!
Great job Frank!
Great job Frank!
Thanks Jim....a few people have been asking me to update....I took these pics the other day. Tank is filled...a minor problem with 1 of the bulkheads which I took care of at 11:30PM last night (slight leak & needed to be tightened).....Now it's time to fill the sump and start to circulate the water.
I still haven't seen what the rock looks like in the water....(sandstorm). I made a mistake in an earlier post...I said there is 160 lbs of sand....actually it's 320 lbs Bahama argonite coarse sand from Marcorocks (great price...it was on sale....$185 shipped). I need to run this through some filter socks to help clear the water.
elmexotics
Member
the build looks great. when do we get to see more pictures and updates?
Updates!?! I've been asking where's the water for months
Take it easy on me Joe !!!! You know it's only been 18 months since I picked up that tank.....
WallysWorld
New member
Frank,
Do did you finish this weekend? When can I come over and see the finished product?
I moved my 125 live stock and all Saturday ( Um thats 1 day) two blocks down the road. Just a little less than 18 months ;-) JK.
Thanks for the couplings! I hate going to Home Depot!
Thanks to Jim too for the help Saturday moving the tank.
-Walter
Do did you finish this weekend? When can I come over and see the finished product?
I moved my 125 live stock and all Saturday ( Um thats 1 day) two blocks down the road. Just a little less than 18 months ;-) JK.
Thanks for the couplings! I hate going to Home Depot!
Thanks to Jim too for the help Saturday moving the tank.
-Walter
Turbovr3six
Colored Sticks addict
Very nice. I like it alot!
weezyfella
New member
Very impressive build so far, professional looking.
pecan2phat
Active member
Damn Frank, this thread is so old that Reeftech has their 2nd generation lights out already :lol:
Warren,
you're right....I'm slow or extremely methodical (LOL). By the time I get the lights up the warranty will be over.
Hey John....welcome back.....you are welcome to stop by anytime. I'm waiting for the water to clear up so I can actually see the rock I put in there.
Frank
