Water test complete, no issues:cool:, started draining for final cleaning and will start refilling this afternoon, room will be wired and insulated tomorrow, hoping to get everyone transferred back early next week.
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WOW, can't wait to see it complete.

Looking good like it was built for that spot

wow, this would make my buddy drool even, he's got a 240 and a 340 reef tanks set up and they both couldnt compare to the massive awe inspiring 750 monster! Top rating from me for this tank build!

Soon, I kinda need to get it going quick as I don't want to start having problems with the fish.

Can you believe that the window came out and the tank slid in without having to modify the opening, there was just enough space to slide some tar paper between the tank and side of the opening with about 1/64" to spare, the tank didn't move at all when full so no stress on the tank (or me!)

Thanks, I was sold on it the instant I saw it.

I have might of missed it. What are the diamentions of that bad boy?

96Lx60Wx30H
Sump is 96X24X24

Are you going to be home tomorrow afternoon Dave?

I really do need to come around and see the new fish

It's already going quick, great job with the set up.

wow look at u go

Wow, look at you go indeed. This is the fastest fishroom build ever I think :razz:

Awesome progress, can't wait to come see it sometime :biggrin:

[quote=Mrfish55;449046]
the tank didn't move at all when full so no stress on the tank (or me!)


See, you were worried for nothing.:mrgreen:

Should be home most of the day, just need to pick up some stuff in the morning.

Door is open for tours anytime.

[quote=Lance;449159]I have a tendancy to go overboard on things from time to time :silly:

Framing is finished, insulation in and started drywall, draining the tank right now so I can prep for filling and start plumbing.
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Ah drywall, don't you just love it............Hanging it, taping it, mudding it, sanding it, priming and painting it. :mrgreen:

Nice progress: Moving right along.

if i lived near i would be over in a jiffy
thats wahat i do for a living and for some reason i like it lol drywall and painting lol

I don't mind drywall, should have it taped by beer o'clock tomorrow and painted by Wed.

man i got to learn how to type lol

lookin good

Hows the tank coming? If you need a hand transferring fish over I can help :biggrin:

Looking like Thursday now, just getting the params on the new water straightened out, help would be appreciated, let you know when.

Token shot of the kids in the tank
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And after a marathon painting session last night, almost ready, just need to finish off some trim, Plan is no background on the tank so when you look in it appears deeper than it is (like it needs to look deeper:silly:) Tank is full of water and up to temp etc, just waiting for it to clear some more, hoping to do the switchover this afternoon.
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Awesome. Love the color you've painted the room :biggrin:

Yes very brite! Looks good with the white trim, and the view thru the tank is just the look I was after, will post more pics after I unwrap the tank.

Definitely! I never even thought about the color of the room vs a tank background. Thats definitely the way to go to avoid having to put a removable background on the tank (which is what I was planning, now the hamster is back on the wheel, plotting :wink:) and so much more interesting than boring white :razz:

Now that's a pretty blue!

In the web world I call that #0099FF and I abuse the heck out of it =)

Love the pace of this one. You're doing it fast AND you're doing it well. Lucky kids!

that is it wow come on man get with the program. get a move on.. just kidding looking great man.

Eagerly awaiting pics today...? LOVE the blue!

I painted my fish room blue for the same reason. I am very happy with my decision to leave the back portion of the tank clear as I spend most of my time in the fish room! I think you will also be very happy with that decision.

Just about wrapped up for the night, that was a lot of work, still need to plumb the skimmer (missing a %#$& fitting, I know its here somewhere, probably find it sometime tomorrow right after I buy a new one!) Everything looked good till the sand went in, pretty cloudy right now but I am sure it will clear up pretty quick, fish all seem happy, will get some pics up later tomorrow as I have to work.

Can't wait to see some shot's of this baby with the fish all in it:biggrin:

let go man get the pictures going

wow just saw this thread... dont know how I missed it but I cant believe how fast your going at it! very impressive workmanship as well!

Look fwd to seeing more pics of you completing this monster build

Special for you Mike, as we all know what a Skimmer whore you are and you love the pics, how about a pic of a skimmer! The water supply, air supply and collection cup drain are all plumbed into the wall (air not finished yet) when done all you will see is a foaming cylinder in the corner, all the lines are hidden from view. I am working on LED backlighting so it will be a glowing cylinder of foam :silly:

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Hahaha that would make this a truly unique build! A glowing 5' tall skimmer!

omFG yes man you the man .... tanks buddy

looks like the leg of your stand is leaning out to the left from the tank. Is this just me?

Lighting the skimmer is an awesome idea! +1 on the wierd angle of the leg...

I can't get over how fast this is going up! Excellent job and you have some really unique ideas.

Looking good Dave. Love those blue walls, and the backlit skimmer is a cool idea. By the time I get home you'll have the fish in for sure.

I believe the fish are in now...I'm kicking myself for missing all the fun :redface:

Thought you would like that one, still lots of work to go, I will get more pics up on Sunday.

You would lean too if you were holding up 7500lbs:boink: In fact the leg is leaning but is not supporting anything, It will be trimmed and straightened when the skirting goes on.

Thanks, once in a lifetime opportunity to do it the way I dream, I want it done right once, no re-do for me.