Yes another custom tank

Deuce67 · Dec 20, 2006

Thats looking sweet! Hopefully I can make it at your place this Saturday to check out the nano. I got to drop off something for you anyways.

calvin415 · Dec 20, 2006

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8790512#post8790512 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sinful
I guess it looks alot bigger than what it is..lol

LOL!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8790567#post8790567 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Carrera76
WoW :thumbsup: your tank looks absolutely amazing man, I feel inspired. The corals you have in your tank, are they mainly soft corals?

Amazing work!
cheers

Soft and LPS... Plus one Clam.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8790862#post8790862 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by normanviking
Looks great Eric. Remind us when we need to cast our vote for the buildoff.

Thank bud! Will do!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8791116#post8791116 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Deuce67
Thats looking sweet! Hopefully I can make it at your place this Saturday to check out the nano. I got to drop off something for you anyways.

Heck yeah buddy! You're welcome any time!

racer69 · Dec 20, 2006

Jeez Eric, that looks even better thanit did 12 days ago. We are heading to Anthony's store on Friday. I hope I don't have to spend any more money, but I do need to stock this 33 cube.

AngeloM3 · Dec 22, 2006

Looking good.....

Please dont think I'm trying to shoot down your idea and designs....

Roughly 17g tank w/ water = 141lbs
Add in the lbs of rock and sand

I wouldnt rely on those brackets. I'd hate to see that come crashing down.

I know they rated to hold 500lbs... it just scares me looking at that tank up there. Just my $.02.... you do whatever you like.

Very good selection of corals... looks very nice!

calvin415 · Dec 22, 2006

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8805640#post8805640 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AngeloM3
Please dont think I'm trying to shoot down your idea and designs....
I wouldnt rely on those brackets.
I know they rated to hold 500lbs... it just scares me looking at that tank up there.

Not trying to shoot it down? What do you call it? The brackets are rated to 500lbs each that's 1500lbs of support for under 180lbs of wieght. They are powder coated steel, so the brackets won't fail. Each bracket has 3 2" lag bolts holding them to a 2x6. You think 180lbs will do anything to 3 2x6's bolted in three places 8" apart? Exactly where is this system supposed to fail?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8805640#post8805640 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AngeloM3
You do whatever you like.

No need to tell me that.

the_anti_honda · Dec 22, 2006

LOL I love RC!

the_anti_honda · Dec 22, 2006

Oh and the tank is very unique great job.

pactrop · Dec 22, 2006

I think it is perfect!!!

chocolateblnt · Dec 22, 2006

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8805640#post8805640 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by AngeloM3
Looking good.....

Please dont think I'm trying to shoot down your idea and designs....

Roughly 17g tank w/ water = 141lbs
Add in the lbs of rock and sand

I wouldnt rely on those brackets. I'd hate to see that come crashing down.

I know they rated to hold 500lbs... it just scares me looking at that tank up there. Just my $.02.... you do whatever you like.

Very good selection of corals... looks very nice!

I think it scares you because you lack an imagination for physics. Keep on truckin' Eric!

MrMexReefer · Dec 22, 2006

man, your zoanthids make me salivate. Thanks for the motivation to keep blowing cash on corals

calvin415 · Dec 22, 2006

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8806329#post8806329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by the_anti_honda
LOL I love RC!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8806337#post8806337 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by the_anti_honda
Oh and the tank is very unique great job.

Thanks.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8806345#post8806345 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pactrop
I think it is perfect!!!

Thank you.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8806498#post8806498 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chocolateblnt
I think it scares you because you lack an imagination for physics. Keep on truckin' Eric!

Thanks bud, actually I think it's his imagination that leads him to think that the physics involved will fail.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8806529#post8806529 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MrMexReefer
man, your zoanthids make me salivate. Thanks for the motivation to keep blowing cash on corals

Glad to hear it, let's keep the economy running.

o2zen · Dec 22, 2006

What was the cost of the tank build before the sand/lr/and livestock?

calvin415 · Dec 22, 2006

Here's the breakdown...

Acrylic - 120.00
Time cutting and welding - Free (at least I like to look at it that way)
Pumps - 36.00
Plumbing 5.00
Loc Lines 19.20
T-5 Lights - Freebie (local reefer)
Acrylic canopy 30.00
Wall Brackets 15.00
Timer (already had it)
Sand 17.99
Salt Bucket 39.99 (plenty for the future)
Live Rock (already had it)
Corals & Fish (lots of freebies from local reefers and even LFS's) LFS purchases total 346.00

Hardware $225.20
Setup costs $57.98
Livestock $346.00
Total $629.18

the_anti_honda · Dec 23, 2006

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8808522#post8808522 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by calvin415

Total $629.18

Now thats something I wish I could do!

Deuce67 · Dec 23, 2006

Thanks for letting me check out your nano today! Man that thing looks awesome! I love the brightness and colors those T5s provide. Very well designed. I can still put a receptacle outlet up there so you wont have any cords dangling. Just got to cover the tank so sheet rock dust doesnt get in there. Shouldnt take more than 30 min to do. LMK bro and we can schedule it early next year.

calvin415 · Dec 24, 2006

Thanks bud, I think I'll hold off for now, I'm still hoping to get the basement finished soon and then I can set up my super long nano's.

Once they are setup, this one will be coming down. I promised my wife I would have all the aquariums in the basement so it would look funny to see an outlet 6' up a wall. LOL!

kase · Dec 24, 2006

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8808522#post8808522 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by calvin415
Here's the breakdown...

Acrylic - 120.00
Time cutting and welding - Free (at least I like to look at it that way)
Pumps - 36.00
Plumbing 5.00
Loc Lines 19.20
T-5 Lights - Freebie (local reefer)
Acrylic canopy 30.00
Wall Brackets 15.00
Timer (already had it)
Sand 17.99
Salt Bucket 39.99 (plenty for the future)
Live Rock (already had it)
Corals & Fish (lots of freebies from local reefers and even LFS's) LFS purchases total 346.00

Hardware $225.20
Setup costs $57.98
Livestock $346.00
Total $629.18

hey you forgot something.

the enjoy it give you = is pricesless

man you make want to take pics of the tank. i hope i get a new digital camera for x-mas this year...come on santa( i hope she read this)

oddiseus · Dec 24, 2006

Wow this is a very neat tank. I am impressed. I have worked with acrylic and its tough. I was going through this thread and I was just wondering why you made the black plexi removable? This is a great build I love DIY and you sure did it well!

-Odd

calvin415 · Dec 24, 2006

Thanks Kase! I hope you get the camera you want.

Odd, I made the black pannel removable so I can clean it with ease. I can't use a magnet and with the rock work in front of it I can't use a pad. The sand will end up getting in the way but I have a plan for that already. When I pull the pannel to clean (haven't had to do it yet but it's starting to get dirty) I'll cut a little off the bottom for the sand and then put stoppers on the top to keep it from falling too low.

calvin415 · Dec 28, 2006

Guess I'll post an update, I traded my Goniopora, and fish (watchman and blenny) yesterday... I still need to find some replacement corals as last week's fish/coral shippments came in dead at the LFS's due to the blizzard in Colorado last week... Sad news is that we are supposed to get hit again tonight. Oh well, I have loads of Florida rics and a couple more Acan Lords coming next weekend and I'll find some more stuff to fill in the Goni gap by then too.

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