100gal Build: New Pics
 

Well we've decided to move and setup a new tank in the process. The new tank will have a new theme, simplicity :mrgreen:

For those who don't know, this was my previous setup which is now long gone.

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The new tank will be somewhat of a downgrade but still a decent size for what we want. The tank dimensions are 54"x22"x20". All filtration will be stored in the stand in a somewhat more traditional fashion.

If all goes to plan the tank will be complete with livestock within 2 weeks, with the exception of some details like the final stand finish.

I will do my best to add details and pictures of the build as it pursues.

Stand Update
 

I built the frame for the stand this weekend. I opted for complete construction from 3/4" plywood as appose to the standard 2x4 construction for added strength and more space within. The stand will be finished with another skin cover once the house decor is decided.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ank/stand1.jpg

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*sigh* you DIYers make things look so easy :wink:

Nice looking stand. I loved your last setup, can't wait to see this one :biggrin:

Yeah that's looking really tight already. I love it when people post the down 'n dirty stand builds in pieces.

Glues and screws...she's gonna be strong!

Looking at your previous set - up, I'll definitely be following this build. Your previous set up was tight man. Can't believe you jammed all that equipment into that stand. You're already planning to maximize your room with the plywood stand. Great job. I see that you've painted another stand in your garage judging my the paint spray in the picture! :)...

Keep the pictures coming as you build.

Des

What? no visible refugium window?

Glass doors perhaps? Looking good already mang.

Nope, one display, that's it :biggrin:

I got the glass in Monday but haven't finished assembling it yet. Moving is hard :sad:

Oh man...I feel for you...I hate moving...so the new tank wont look like a console on the starship enterprise? I loved how the old setup looked:biggrin:

I guess not but it will be nice in it's own way.

Here's a sneak peak at the glass going together

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps/photo-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...elps/photo.jpg

BTW, my camera is packed so you'll have to live with pictures from my phone :tongue1:

Nice. How much did the glass cost, If you don't mind me asking. Next tank, I think I'm building it too.

$1200
It's 12mm glass, 3 sides starphire, all edges polished, 4 holes in the base.

So over the weekend I got the tank built and the back painted. Got it on the stand in position and filled. I also managed to get all the livestock from the holding tank into the new tank.


These are the overflow covers, I opted for laser cut as appose to using a router, so much easier.
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The tank on the stand in position
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3827.jpg

Yeap, the tank is still dirty, covered in fingerprints
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3828.jpg

The eggcrate will be used for supporting some of the rock.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3829.jpg

All livestock is in, water is a little cloudy from the move but it was nice and clear this morning.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3831.jpg


Tonight I'm hoping to install the light fixture and do some of the aquascaping. I still have to build a sump and finish the plumbing.

Lazer cut. Where's the fun in that?? Sheesh LOL

Looks great :D

looking good. I can see heater in the one reflection ahah

Ahh you mean Heather, I was staring at the pics for like 20min thinking what reflection of a heater are you talking about! :lol:

Got the rock work roughed in and the light fixture up last night. Still have to build a sump, plumb it and skin the stand, among other things.

Here's a FTS
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3850.jpg

Ohh man, that is LOOKING GREAT!! How big is that clam on the left beside the favia? That thing is HUGE!!!!

Thanks, I'd say about 16" long, it's big :surprise:

Thats not big, thats HUGE

I decided to hook up a temporary sump until the I get a chance to build the new one. The skimmer will go in tonight.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3859.jpg

Okay...I have to say, this seemed entirely too easy and relaxed.:biggrin: My stress level whenever I do any major tank work is off the charts!! And I didn't hand-build anything that could blow up and put 100G of water in my house!


Anyways....it looks great! You do really nice work with your stuff and it's no surprise that your inhabitants look so happy and healthy.

You did a fantastic job!! Is there any other livestock in there besides the seahorse? What kind of pony is it?

Thanks but I assure you stress and fatigue are high on my end to. For me the equipment side of things is fairly easy because I've done it so many times but the rock and livestock part is just brutal and it always is no matter how many times you do it.

Thanks! I believe it's a reidi also referred to as a Brazilian. He's in there with a fu-man-chu lionfish, a green spotted mandarin and an engineer goby.

Great tank sphelps! Just wondering if you had anything between the stand and the tank bottom?

Thanks, yes I have 2mm rubber

ok, just a sugesstion.. put a stand or something under that fancy and pretty proflux. I would hate to see a post that you had a leak from the other valve and it fried it...


looks nice though, are you going to go with the balling pumps for the proflux?

Steve

Good advice, yes I will eventually be connecting up a bailing system to the profilux.

good I have been waiting for a few more opinions befor I buy mine :mrgreen:

how do you like the proflux so far?

Steve

You'll love the balling/doser. Which balling salts are you going to be running?

Currently I'm dosing the FM balling salts with the Trace B solutions in my nano, and I couldn't be more impressed with the rock solid parameters and the growth I've seen in some of my SPS.

steve looks great man. love the simple look you have there. curious on your balling method too on the controller.

I'll be using a 4 pump system with the 4 FM salts. I've setup this system before and found it works quite well.

Not much of an update today, got the skimmer in the other night and cleaned up the tank a little more.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...nk/NewTank.jpg

Couple more pics, nothing special, all I had was my little Canon G9.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../NewTank_3.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../NewTank_1.jpg

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which 4 salts you going to use? I was thinking 3 stalts and use the 4th pump for auto top off.

Steve

Probably these four:

Sodium Bicarbonate
Magnesium Sulphate-Heptahydrate
Magnesium Chloride-Hexahydrate
Calcium Chloride-Dihydrate

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Lookin gooood. You wouldnt happen to have a shot of the retracted acan in this pic when it is expanded would you? Looks like amazing.

Yes here are some more pictures

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Got a new addition :biggrin:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...k/DSC_3895.jpg

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WOW looking great. Nice cow or box fish??

looks amazing man. love the colors in your tank .