The fabled prop system
 

Ok, so I've been talking about it since... June(?) 06, and every time I turn around - something happens and well, the systems put on hold for a while.

Here's the overall plan:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...fragsystem.jpg

That's 3 50's (44x18x15) stacked. No the bottom 50g tank won't be the sump. Beside is my existing 65g (formerly known as the FOWLR system) over my existing acrylic sump. 65g becomes the new refugium - possibly in time home to seahorses, if I find any I like.

65g as it sits now, became a temporary home for everyone after my previous prop tank split a seam... (be nice - temporary emergency setup - no I wouldn't recommend this wiring/plumbing to anyone)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/IMG_0247.jpg

Want to guess where these funky shaped tanks came from? LOL - thanks again nate! One of these (the one which will become the bottom of the pile) is going to get a baffle to ensure proper flow into the sump.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/IMG_0248.jpg

Thanks to golds for the final piece of the puzzle! (Like my Green water prop tank? :lol: New system's definitely getting UV!)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/IMG_0246.jpg

Now all that's left is to put it all together, plumb it in, and stock it up :)

Looking forward to seeing how this goes! Will you be posting pics as you go along?

Well this is the Tank Journal forum ;) So yes there will be progress pics.

Just spent 45 trying to level the stand... Oh my, that floors outta wack. Funny how the wood stands required only about a 1/4" shimming on 2 legs - this steel stand is has over 7/8" (total) between the 3 legs.

Still need to chase down a used external pressure rated pump, as I don't think my mag12's going to quite make it up 7' with any reasonable flow...

Lubbocks fairy wrasse with LASERS on their head... Is that so much to ask for?
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...m/IMG_0266.jpg
Mmmmm lasers... 1/2way done...

Following along if you don't mind

Whatcha planning on lighting each level with?

Andy lights his tanks with love.

what are you planning on propagating?

i wish i could have a project.

Richard

Oh is that what it's called. :p

:rofl:

What I'm gonna prop - what catches my eye :) generally how I go... Hopefully we'll have better success with the SPS in this system. Undoubtedly I'll be continuing to add to my LPS collection.

Lighting - I've got a 2x175w DIY fixture over the 65 right now - it'll move over. Thinking I might try one level with just a 150w de (you'll notice it lying on the floor not being used anyway). The other tank - unknown, pondering going t5... 65g will get some 96w pc's.

Just finished drilling the lower tank... Cutting shelves, spent HOURS at Rona/Home Despots, western pump, among others today - figuring out plumbing...