New tank finally started - Update
 

Well here it is. After a bad start, having to drain and make up new water, the new tank is running and the move was done today.

Specs:

-24w X 16d X 18h
-Starpire glass all 4 sides
-Build in 1 1/2" overflow w/durso
-Eurobracing
-250w PFO HQI ballast
-XM20k bulb
-2x120mm - 110cfm each -- these will be changed already as they are noisy.
-AquaC 150 Skimmer
-Mag 5 - return

And now for the pics.

I tested it out with fresh water first

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/tanktestempty.jpg

Here is the sump

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/newsump2.jpg

Inside the hood.

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/insidehood1.jpg

Full tank shot from the front. Still needs to settle.

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/newtank6.jpg

From the side

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/newtank8.jpg

I'll take some more pictures when It settles down and I can see to arange everything...

Walter

Won't those metal hose clamps on the lines in your sump rust and leach ugly evilness into your water??? :eek:

Looks great otherwise. Nice clean setup.

stainless?

use those on the boat i work on, exposed to salt water 24 hours a day and dont rust.

not sure what will happen inside a warmer, more humid setting though.

oh they rust alright, and I am getting sick of fixing them :mrgreen:

Steve

Hmm found these on the web not sure if they are available locally.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...1514&ast=&key=

Thanks, I thought about that, it didn't worry me to much as they are never directly in the water. I had some of the plastic ones simular to ones on the web site listed below, but, they are a pain to get off if you need to get a pump out for cleaning....

Walter

A zap strap can do in a pinch to tighten up a vinyl hose over a hose barb...

Here are a few updates. I have not moved anything yet, so it's a bit of a mess. I'm also trying to get a good picture with this very blue light..

From the front.

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/newfulltank1.jpg

From the side.

http://aquahome.no-ip.com/newfulltank2.jpg

Walter

Looking Good! A clown goby, or a bi-colour blenny would love it in there - so many places to perch!

Tank
 

Looking good :biggrin:

this is kinda off topic But i'm in the planing stages of setting up a 120g and i was wondering about the back of the tank, paint it? and if so black blue???

Kyle

I painted mine with Krylon Fusion - Navy.

Walter

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Is "fusion" the name of the color? I'm thinking about that for mine.

edit** I guess I should read the post better
Got any extra!

I have a bit left over, you can get it for about $5 at Walmart....

Walter

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Cool, I'm nervous about painting the tank though, its so perminant. :confused:

It's not too bad to scrape paint off. Make the surface a little bit wet and use a razor blade. At least that's what I did with one of my tanks, I bought it used and the sides and back were painted blue. The back was OK blue but the sides I wanted clear. Anyhow in my case it wasn't too bad.

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If you don't like it, you can use Laquire thinner. It will wipe right off. We use it all the time at work.

Walter

I would be nervous to paint my tank as well. But at the same time, choose a wise color, make sure you like it.. paint it. After so long, the backround is the last thing your paying attention to anyways.