Grizz's 67 FOWLR

The Grizz · #1 08-24-2010, 02:23 AM

So I got this tank given to me some time ago but was not sure what to do with it. After having some issues with my 65 gal hex tank I decided what I was going to do.

I had already built the steel frame for this tank, one of those ' just in case ' things, so that was done. There was a hole in the back left corner of the tank already but I wanted to go with a center overflow, so out came the drill. Drilled a new hole for a 1 1/2" bh and a 1" bh to make a herbie overflow. Some might ask why a Herbie?? well here's why, already did a Hofer Gurgle Buster (155 BF) and a Durso (165gal, 8' tank ) so it was Herbie's turn. Took the cut out piece from the 1 1/2" hole to fill the hole in the corner & siliconed a piece of 1/4" glass on both side's. Picked up some black acrylic to make the overflow, took a 15 gal tank & split it into 3 compartment ( intake, skimmer & return compartment's ). Had a 1200 gph submersible pump to use for the return ( single 1" return up to top of tank where it tee's offs to each back corner. Using a Tunze 9010 for a skimmer, an old 3 bulb T5 fixture that I had laying around and a couple 1300 gph power heads to keep it all mixing around.

Have not finished the exterior of the stand yet but plan on it being identical to the stand for my 8' tank as they are in the same room.

Occupants are as follows:
1 - Picasso Trigger ( my fav )
1 - Gold Bar Maroon Clown
1 - Fox Face
1 - Scribbled Rabbit
1 - Lemon Damsel
1 - Blue Fin Damsel
1 - Chocolate Chip Star
1 - Green Serpent Star

The Grizz · #2 08-24-2010, 02:28 AM

A few more pic's:

reefwars · #3 08-24-2010, 02:49 AM

looking good but needs an eel

The Grizz · #4 08-24-2010, 02:55 AM

Yes it does !! We had a really nice snowflake eel that was over 12" long and loved to be hand feed, not to mention he liked to play around my hand. Might get another one if I can find a small one for cheap.

lockrookie · #5 08-24-2010, 03:34 AM

looking good grizz id love to get a trigger very cool .
ps. i must mention that return pump looks familiar... still working good for you?

The Grizz · #6 08-24-2010, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lockrookie

looking good grizz id love to get a trigger very cool .
ps. i must mention that return pump looks familiar... still working good for you?

Very observant of you, that is one kick ass pump & works like a charm. I would love to have a couple more trigger's but will settle for this one for now. Who know maybe some day I will have a 100 gal + FOWLER going as well

lockrookie · #7 08-24-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Very observant of you, that is one kick ass pump & works like a charm. I would love to have a couple more trigger's but will settle for this one for now. Who know maybe some day I will have a 100 gal + FOWLER going as well

how about another 8 foot fowlr

The Grizz · #8 08-24-2010, 04:15 AM

I don't think think that the wife would allow that but I have been thinking hard about setting up a home based SW shop to help with the cost's of the acreage.

lockrookie · #9 08-24-2010, 04:24 AM

find a walmart thats shutting down thier fish section snap upthier units and you will be one step ahead for stock wise. i just noticed that one of them just shut down thiers here in regina and i had bad thoughts go through my head that would make my wife kick me out. oh wait im a locksmith i can get back in .. but you get the idea

they may even give you the units n/c if you remove them and you ask nicely.

ps sent pm

reefwars · #10 08-24-2010, 04:24 AM

snowflakes are awesome i own one myself, same here hell feed from my fingers id be iffy on him going through my fingers def during feeding time mines a monster and will snap anything that wiggles lol but gotta say its my second eel and ill always have one their personality is awesome and if its like mine it will make short work of pesky crabs

looking good mate keep us posted