Doug's 250, now 300, in wall build

[Jmkb02]

Well however you end up doing it, the windows really do add a lot to any home. Looks good so far.

 

[mr_X]

Thanks. Yeah, the windows I'm taking out are the original steel framed, single pane, inefficient windows. They don't even have screens. For 2 years I've been running the air conditioner until it's time to run the heat

 

[Dary421]

Beautiful job on the windows... Makes a huge difference ...love the look from the inside looking out

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Hey Doug, where do you buy your seaweed. I remember you saying that you get it really cheap somewhere. Sorry a little off topic.

 

[mr_X]

Thanks Dary.
I buy algae right around the corner at an Asian grocery store called "H Mart".

 

[Gregcoyote]

I found it really varies, some is super thin and falls apart too fast.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

Thanks Dary.
I buy algae right around the corner at an Asian grocery store called "H Mart".

Ok so I can just but regular seaweed sheets from grocery store or Asian market out here in Cali? Doesn't have to be a name brand from lfs... Thx

 

[mr_X]

No. It is the same stuff. Just make sure it's not seasoned.

 

[SaltwaterNuB]

K thx! !

 

[Dary421]

Any window updates?

 

[mr_X]

Yes, as a matter of fact! My window guy called me the other day and asked me if I want a brand new bow window. He was installing it in a woman's house and she didn't like the depth of the bow...not enough sill for her plants, so, the company (he is a sub contractor for sears) offered it to him. They were charging her $5300.00 installed, and I bought it off of him for $560.00
I'm gonna put that in the front, remove the front window that was just installed, and put that in the back of the house.

 

[Sniperhank]

That's great Doug. Great savings for your reef.

 

[Dary421]

Gotta love those windows ... Can't wait for the pictures !

 

[Jmkb02]

Nice! Safe to say tank stays now??

 

[mr_X]

Nice! Safe to say tank stays now??

LOL....for the moment.

 

[mwilliams]

Well I am really behind on this build thread..looks really great.. Now I am seriously thinking about another upgrade to a 210 or 220. But could go for a 10ft or a little longer tank since the wall is about 12ft long. Just would not know where to find such of a tank.

 

[mr_X]

Glass Cages will make it for you. You better have a lot of strong friends. This tank took 6 people to carry and place, at 800 pounds empty.

 

[Gregcoyote]

A 10' long tank would be to die for.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

A 10' long tank would be to die for.

++++++++1

 

[Grizz]

A 10' long tank would be to die for.

Until its time to clean the glass mine's 8 foot long and trust me if you dont clean it every day it's a real PIA.