Here are a couple pics, hope this will sratches the itch for a pic or 2.:biggrin:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/fcd6acc9.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/27740701.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/2a5b52e9.jpg

Managed to get the acrylic cut for the overflow just need to silicone it in. Hope to get the plumbing down this week.

Filled the tank & sump today to test for any leaks, none to be found. Plumbing to hopefully get down tomorrow, here's hoping I have all the parts & pieces I need.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/ce346f5c.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/445e0781.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/af931790.jpg

looking good Gregster......do you ever have all the plumbing part you need?:mrgreen:........Is that another tank I see in those pics?

Thanks Dougster, well I should have all the parts I need went shopping last weekend. And yes that is the 250gal to the right and behind that is 2 - 90s:biggrin:

GREG you are crawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwway guy you


lol:mrgreen:

^^^^ :noidea:

Got the returns plumbed

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/6e2e6600.jpg

There will be loc-line screwed into the fittings that are behind the acrylic.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/4e70da83.jpg

And a shot from the bottom front.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/81cc42a3.jpg

http://th492.photobucket.com/albums/...onfusednew.gif no idea either

quick get the decoder ring :lol:

:lol: I didnt realize Manitoba had a language all there own.

I think Mike mean Crazzzzzzzzzy

I was thinking the same thing but still don't get it. MIKE clue me in brother :lol:

Well they are kinda different down there :lol:

Probably.


Guessing Mike is saying you're crazy for having so many tanks sitting around in reference to the "250gal to the right and behind that is 2 - 90s"

and I didn't even mention the 10gal, 30gal, 40gal tall hex, 45gal hex, 52gal frag tank, 55gal & 67gal that needs to be returned from Penticton :surprise:

The producers from Hoarders will be calling soon....

:rofl: nice one dude, it's not really that bad considering I have one shop being used for storage that is 40' x 40' and then my main shop that is 40' x 70' :razz:

I f I lived anywhere near you in between Edmonton and Calgary, I would be overrun with tanks. I go through the for sale threads and just vibrate LOL

Short update, plumbing is now 100% done & tested, works exactly like I hoped it would. Skinned the sides & back with 3/8" birch, going to insulate the inside with 1/2" pink insulation. Bought some inexpensive LED panels from EBay for lighting, 225 LEDS per 12" x 12" panel 113 white 112 blue. Not really bright but I like the color. Hope to build the canopy tomorrow & do a quick timer/power supply.

SWEET! But where are the pics lol?

Soon as I get the canopy finished I will put I all together again for some shots.

I can't wait to see it man, hope it turns out nice.
This tank is a beast in person by the way, the pictures don't quite do it justice.

Ok so here is a couple pics of the canopy I am building. The wife wanted a shelf above the tank so this is what I came up with. The tank will be sitting in a corner that is a PITA to put anything in.


http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/e92dfb2a.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/1dfa7219.jpg

Nice woodworking there Grizz!

That's pretty cool. So the 'wings' will float off the sides of the tank or will there be cabinetry underneath?

Thanks, not bad for a welder :biggrin:I like to dabble a little in the woodworking area.

Thanks Brett, no cabinet on the sides of the tank as I want to be able to see in through them. The whole thing will be fastened to the wall to keep minimal presure on the top of the tank.

Wood work does look good mang!.....what kind of stain you gonna use?

Not bad indeed. Looks real nice Greg! Sweet idea bud, I like it.
Gotta keep the wife happy. :)

Thanks Dougster, I am going to use the same color stain I used on the 8'er. It's a stain & urathaine all in one, color is Pecan to contrast the roof and floor in my living room.

Thanks bud, I am also thinking of doing the same thing with the wings on the stand once I get the tank complete & running.

Good idea, and nice work Bud.

That came out wicked man.

Well put my BC Bud =)

Tanks Lance & Adam, not 100% done but really close :biggrin:

Couple more shots from today

Canopy on the tank

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/4d8187ab.jpg

LEDS on, lid open

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/18f2edb6.jpg

LEDS on, lid closed (surrounding light off)

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/ef1b8712.jpg

Thing looks pretty menacing! So the rows of LEDs don't overlap? looks like you have a centered back fixture and then two flanking in the front?

I'm taking bets now btw on how long till this tank sees corals =)

Yep no overlap, the panels are 12 1/4" x 12 1/4' so I was unable to put all 3 in a row but I like the way the light looks with water in the tank. I was thinking of trying a couple of my leathers and a few shrooms in this tank but not 100% sure yet :biggrin:

DROOOOOL !!!!!!

Just wait till I get the whole thing together, I think it will look very cool :biggrin:

Finally got this beast up and running. Still have to build and stain the doors and a couple small corner pieces that are going to house my ATO and salt storage.

I still call this a FOWLR Even though there are a few corals in it.

Fish Only With Leathers & Rock :biggrin:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/e424b4bd.jpg

looks real nice bud:)
How is the BK running?

I was waiting for you to notice :biggrin: I was up till 3 am trying to get this thing going and my biggest problem was my skimmer pump would not stay running. So I hope you don't mind me test driving your BK :lol: you will be very happy with this skimmer, if they werent so pricey I would get one. I think I am going to get the 3 T1000's I have all cleaned up and running like new, sell them off and get a new Bubble Magnus or something.

Looks great Greg..