New project *pics* Really! - Aquarium Advice

indy · 09-11-2004, 05:16 AM

This thing would be done by now if I didn't [acronym:0e544732e2="Do it yourself"]diy[/acronym:0e544732e2] on it. This is my new display. It's 115,000 gallons. I know its looks smaller, but that's because I'm almost 20' tall so my chairs and table are huuuuuge!

Really it's 36" square and 18" tall and sitting on my homemade stand with about 3/4 of my total live rock and another 50 of new base in it cycling away happily. The canopy hasn't been started yet, but since I don't need it until the cycle is done I'm in no huge hurry. I'll be moving my current lighting over to the new canopy, so saving a couple bucks there.

Also posted is the new 29g fuge. It's an all new design for me, dictated by the requirement to have both the intake and pump on the same side. The fuge fits nice and tight inside the stand, couldn't have planned it better if I had actually done some planning. It will also have a float switch for topoff and whatever skimmer I end up buying.

When it's all said and done I think I'll have a total of about $400 invested before livestock. Not too bad for a 140'ish gallon reef.

And a day later, the canopy is done except for stain.

darb2 · 09-11-2004, 07:32 AM

Aw, I was looking forward to see the 115,000 [acronym:b1e0fa5327="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b1e0fa5327]. I figured you finally converted the pool/backyard from a few months ago.

Cafe Jeff · 09-11-2004, 07:53 AM

To misquote the granny, where's the pics?

WarOrks15 · 09-11-2004, 03:03 PM

umm i think you have a really big miss type. it is not 115,000 [acronym:2dcb39fde1="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2dcb39fde1] it is more like 115 [acronym:2dcb39fde1="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2dcb39fde1]. and just as a heads up "= inches and '=feet. with the size that you gave us it is only like 115.

MattP725 · 09-11-2004, 03:11 PM

Dude I think that was supposed to be a joke...

crage34 · 09-11-2004, 05:32 PM

most def a joke

indy · 09-12-2004, 05:42 AM

Ya, 'twas a joke. Anyway, pics are resized and up. One step closer to not having to build anything. Btw, that is THE trojan horse. I can fit like 30 fully armed soldiers in there...

MattP725 · 09-12-2004, 08:17 AM

Very nice... wish I was that talented...

09-11-2004, 05:16 AM	#1
indy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Omicron Persia 8 Posts: 677 Images: 1	*New project pics* Really!** This thing would be done by now if I didn't [acronym:0e544732e2="Do it yourself"]diy[/acronym:0e544732e2] on it. This is my new display. It's 115,000 gallons. I know its looks smaller, but that's because I'm almost 20' tall so my chairs and table are huuuuuge! Really it's 36" square and 18" tall and sitting on my homemade stand with about 3/4 of my total live rock and another 50 of new base in it cycling away happily. The canopy hasn't been started yet, but since I don't need it until the cycle is done I'm in no huge hurry. I'll be moving my current lighting over to the new canopy, so saving a couple bucks there. Also posted is the new 29g fuge. It's an all new design for me, dictated by the requirement to have both the intake and pump on the same side. The fuge fits nice and tight inside the stand, couldn't have planned it better if I had actually done some planning. It will also have a float switch for topoff and whatever skimmer I end up buying. When it's all said and done I think I'll have a total of about $400 invested before livestock. Not too bad for a 140'ish gallon reef. And a day later, the canopy is done except for stain.

09-11-2004, 07:32 AM	#2
darb2 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cochranville PA Posts: 689 Images: 1	Aw, I was looking forward to see the 115,000 [acronym:b1e0fa5327="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b1e0fa5327]. I figured you finally converted the pool/backyard from a few months ago. __________________ A lot of ripples make a wave

09-11-2004, 07:53 AM	#3
Cafe Jeff Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 511	To misquote the granny, where's the pics? __________________ In theory there should be no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.

09-11-2004, 03:03 PM	#4
WarOrks15 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 1,073 Images: 24	umm i think you have a really big miss type. it is not 115,000 [acronym:2dcb39fde1="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2dcb39fde1] it is more like 115 [acronym:2dcb39fde1="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2dcb39fde1]. and just as a heads up "= inches and '=feet. with the size that you gave us it is only like 115. __________________ A 46 [acronym:26a24007a2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:26a24007a2] bow front (Soft coral) reef tank with a 10 [acronym:26a24007a2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:26a24007a2] sump. And a 30 [acronym:26a24007a2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:26a24007a2] ([acronym:26a24007a2="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:26a24007a2] and Clam) reef tank hooked up to the sump of the 46 so they share water.

09-11-2004, 05:32 PM	#6
crage34 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 295	most def a joke __________________ 30gal / 2: maxijet 600s / 150w heater / CPR Bak Pak2 (maxijet 1200)/[acronym:65c55ef054="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:65c55ef054] 30lbs base rock 6lbs Brazilian [acronym:65c55ef054="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:65c55ef054] 35lbs sand (20lbs of [acronym:65c55ef054="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:65c55ef054] [acronym:65c55ef054="Live sand"]ls[/acronym:65c55ef054] i think it cycled my tank faster) 3 blueleg hermits 4 turbo snails royal gramma gold stripped maroon clown

09-11-2004, 03:11 PM	#5
MattP725 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 499	Dude I think that was supposed to be a joke...

09-12-2004, 05:42 AM	#7
indy Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Omicron Persia 8 Posts: 677 Images: 1	Ya, 'twas a joke. Anyway, pics are resized and up. One step closer to not having to build anything. Btw, that is THE trojan horse. I can fit like 30 fully armed soldiers in there...

09-12-2004, 08:17 AM	#8
MattP725 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 499	Very nice... wish I was that talented...

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