ThE StArT Of My 120 BB sPs TaNk

[REEF-DADDY]

Nice! Another Glass cages Starboard tank!

 

[doody]

Looks good. Did you leave some room from the edges, so that it's not right on top of the silicone?

 

[REEF-DADDY]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6605516#post6605516 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by doody
Looks good. Did you leave some room from the edges, so that it's not right on top of the silicone?

The bracing is actually the highest point on the bottom of the GC tanks. I ended up using some silicone around mine. Most say its not needed but I know I would not of been happy with all the stuff getting built up in the edges

 

[Yodeling]

The starboard sits on top of the bottom bracing, right? Are you concerned about waste getting trapped under the starboard? How do you solve that?

 

[jackson6745]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6606587#post6606587 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Yodeling
The starboard sits on top of the bottom bracing, right? Are you concerned about waste getting trapped under the starboard? How do you solve that?

I put a silicone rim around the bracing. I can see the bottom of my tank from under the stand and there is no detritus buidup.

 

[REEF-DADDY]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6607126#post6607126 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jackson6745
I put a silicone rim around the bracing. I can see the bottom of my tank from under the stand and there is no detritus buidup.

exactly what I did!

 

[GSchiemer]

You stated earlier that the tank is constructed with 3/4" bottom glass. What possible purpose does the "Starboard" bottom serve? You can't possibly be worried about cracking the bottom glass from a rock spill. IMO, it's a complete waste of time, money, and aesthetics in all circumstances.

Regarding the hole at the top of the standpipe, start with the smallest hole (1/16") and drill it larger if necessary. Alternatively, drill a hole to accommodate an airline hose barb and attach a small needle valve. This way you can "adjust" the opening as needed.

Greg

 

[tony13]

Where did you get the gray pipe for the OM? All I ever see is white, I like the gray look better.
tony

 

[trueblackpercula]

GSchiemer You stated earlier that the tank is constructed with 3/4" bottom glass. What possible purpose does the "Starboard" bottom serve? You can't possibly be worried about cracking the bottom glass from a rock spill. IMO, it's a complete waste of time, money, and aesthetics in all circumstances.

I used it becuase I do not like the glass bottom look that is the only reason.

Regarding the hole at the top of the standpipe, start with the smallest hole (1/16") and drill it larger if necessary. Alternatively, drill a hole to accommodate an airline hose barb and attach a small needle valve. This way you can "adjust" the opening as needed.

Thanks so much for that great idea.

tony13 Where did you get the gray pipe for the OM? All I ever see is white, I like the gray look better.

The gray pipe I picked up at a local plumbing hardware store. It is used for electrical conduit and is made of PVC and yes I like the gray color as well.

 

[Yodeling]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6607126#post6607126 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jackson6745
I put a silicone rim around the bracing. I can see the bottom of my tank from under the stand and there is no detritus buidup.

Did you actually silicone the starboard to the bottom bracing or does the starboard simply sit on top of the silicone rim, creating a seal? Is the seal water-tight? Is there an air pocket below the starboard?

 

[trueblackpercula]

Thats a good question

 

[jackson6745]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6611113#post6611113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Yodeling
Did you actually silicone the starboard to the bottom bracing or does the starboard simply sit on top of the silicone rim, creating a seal? Is the seal water-tight? Is there an air pocket below the starboard?

I put a thick silicone line around the bracing and then stuck the board on top forming a seal. I'm not sure if it is just water or air under the board (looks clear) but there is definitely not bubbles in there and there is no detritus either.

 

[trueblackpercula]

I think I will do the same, but first I will need to clean up the board first.

 

[Yodeling]

Thanks for the info! I was qalways wondering if the bottom bracing on GC tanks would cause a problem with starboard.

 

[trueblackpercula]

I have started the tanks stand. what a lob to cut the wall and build the stand. This was a 2 day job and I still have to do the electric and boilt the satnd to the floor. I will say that the in wall tanks are a lot harder to build.
here is the cutting of the wall.

The start of the stand.

The 99% complet stand.

 

[saltbox125]

nice stand, can't wait to see how this tank turns out.

 

[Purple Haze]

are you currently cooking any liverock?

 

[trueblackpercula]

not yet, I will be doing the tank ,stand ,lighting first. then the plumbing sump etc. then the live rock that will be last on the list to do.

 

[maxxII]

You might consider getting started on cooking the rock. Depending on how thorough you want to be, it will take at least a couple of months to do right....
If finances arent the preventing factor, I'd really suggest getting started as soon as possible...its not like you'd be wasting time doing it.

Looks great so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing this set up.

Nick

 

[trueblackpercula]

If I am going to cook rock than i am going to need a ro/di unit. So I just picked this up from ebay should have it in a week.