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fishoholic · #1 08-22-2010, 12:26 AM

YAY bigger and better that's the way to go

Delphinus · #2 08-22-2010, 05:23 AM

Blenny still MIA? That's odd. Maybe in the backpack part of the tank? You'd think you'd notice if he'd have jumped out... Hopefully he turns up in the tank at some point.

Stand and sump's looking awesome so far!

lastlight · #3 08-22-2010, 07:55 AM

I have that hairy feline family member now Tony. I think she got the jumper or maybe in sliding the tank he got spooked/wedged in some hole and perishes or rocks shifted on his cute lil self? Back compartment is fish free unfortunately.

lastlight · #4 08-23-2010, 05:15 AM

Well the tank's on the stand now. It's all cleaned up and all the front bits of silicone as well as the bottom going back 4" has been removed (not the seams just the inner part). A 4" wide inner eurobrace is going in on the bottom front on Wednesday and new vertical silicone will be applied and a few scratches removed. The overflow area will be covered with a piece of black acrylic mounted to the inside of the tank.

Can't wait to get this thing filled!

Funky_Fish14 · #5 08-23-2010, 05:30 AM

Ooh Brett this looks sexy!

What are your plans for finishing the stand?

Zoaelite · #6 08-23-2010, 05:32 AM

WOW, like always Jay did a killer job. Can't wait to see that thing stocked Brett!

abcha0s · #7 08-23-2010, 05:35 AM

The tank looks really nice. I guess that's one way of solving your heat issues

lastlight · #8 08-23-2010, 05:51 AM

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Funky_Fish14

What are your plans for finishing the stand?

Well since I'm not good with working with wood in the craftsman sense and I am in fact doing wood this time I'll make sure it looks good before I say! It wil be pretty simple tho: just skinning with 1/2" standard plywood, 2 or 3 inch ledge around the the tank's bottom (won't see bottom seam). The canopy will be joined to the stand with a rear portion that hides the rear seams. Basically the only seams showing with be the front two...sorta like a built-in. Plan to paint with a white/creamy colour.

FlamesFan's 25g tank/stand is my partial inspiration here but mine won't look 1/10th as nice!

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=67205

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Originally Posted by zoaElite

WOW, like always Jay did a killer job. Can't wait to see that thing stocked Brett!

Yeah there isn't an edge not mitred and polished on the tank or sump. Even the bottom of the baffles have curved cuts it is pretty sweet.

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Originally Posted by abcha0s

The tank looks really nice. I guess that's one way of solving your heat issues

Yeah I took that 'add more volume' advice to heart didn't I? I think this is it for upgrades while I'm living here tho as I'm not bothering with a basement reno while we're here. When I am in a house again though...gears will turn =)

lastlight · #9 08-25-2010, 08:15 PM

Well my SWC 160 came today. Super fast service by Oceanic Corals / SWC as it came a day earlier than even they said!

I have it running in my salt mixing bucket (with water/vinegar) which I guess I forgot to clean out. The brown film that is leftover after I do a waterchange is all boiling away on the surface of the head of foam after 5 min! So already I'm pleased and it's not even installed lol.

Anyone running this skimmer mind telling me what's up with the machined piece of white plastic that came inserted into the pump's intake end? It just loosely seats in there...I have it in right now.