Fish's new tank project

woodcarver · #1 10-31-2006, 07:04 PM

Sorry Chad, Don't mean to make this a Thailand thread

But just had to say thanks for the info. We have never been before but always get positive comments from those who have, like Drew ( makes us confident we have made the right choice ) Thanks Ruth , we will take your advice and visit Koh Tao as you suggest .And just think I can look forward to getting back and starting my cube ( always assuming Chad has prepared the way !!)
.......................Dave

Fish · #2 11-05-2006, 03:08 AM

Here is a photo of the new sump that I got from Paul today:

The baffles are a little low so I am planning on raising them up by about three inches or so, just to get a little more capacity in the sump.

Next I will post some pics of the metal stand I got as well.

- Chad

midgetwaiter · #3 11-05-2006, 05:04 AM

Hey Chad,

I've got a question for you, where did you get the lamp you refit the MH into for your old tank? I saw it over at Paul's place and I really like it. I haven't been able to find one like it.

Fish · #4 11-05-2006, 03:09 PM

Hi,
Really that lamp was a lucky find at Staples, but I've heard of other people having difficulties finding it. I think it will only get harder too because desk lamps all seem to be going fluorescent and LED and are built out of plastic that wont withstand the heat of a halide.
You best shot is looking for a "drafting lamp" with a double ended halogen bulb. They are made of metal and are the perfect size for a 70w halide reflector. Best of luck,

- Chad

Fish · #5 11-05-2006, 11:31 PM

Here is a shot of my stand:

I plan on sanding the rust off of it and repainting it black along with the wood pieces. I have small kids so I need to enclose the sides, but I am working on a visually pleasing (of course) way of doing that.

As you can see, this project requires more than just building the tank. I need to do a major cleanup on my unfinished basement and also run some electrical lines for power.

- Chad

JOSH · #6 11-05-2006, 11:34 PM

what tank dimensions are you going with?

Fish · #7 11-05-2006, 11:46 PM

I'm still waffleing a bit on the dimensions but right now it is 30"x18"x17".
The stand is 36 x 18.

I am considering going a little bit longer on the tank (like 32") but still want to leave a little room for the overflow and drain. I am also trying to decide if 17" tall is going to be enough, or if I should go 18". This darn thing has grown already. I was planning on 30x17x17 but when I got the stand and found it was only an extra inch across, I thought it would be nice to cover it completely from side to side.

- Chad