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[jorjef]

Accepting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, be strong diet Coke will be waiting for you.

[BlueTang<3]

Why the Deltec Over A Bubble King ??

[lastlight]

I was originally looking into the skimz 302. All sorts of issues getting it here as it had never been imported by aquadigital and there were signs that maybe that particular model was not confidence-worthy in the end.

So I wanted a vertex alpha cone 300. No hard set date for those as they weren't even being produced at the factory when I inquired and after waiting a while I decided I'd had enough of that.

I had the option of getting a sm250 sooner but again no real idea there either of when. I also mentally didnt want to drop that coin for a skimmer I've already owned and lost my shirt on.

after doing some reading I liked what I saw in the new deltec line. Even more efficient than the red dragons and from what I read the bubbles and output were the same as the bk line.

Now I've got it and it's game on

[mseepman]

Brett, you're doing an amazing job with this build. I'm so looking forward to seeing water in there.

[kien]

Nice run yesterday, glad to see you back! Hope you're feeling better. xoxoxox

[Zoaelite]

I should be paying attention in physics but your build is far too bad arse! Any idea on how you will prop the doors open while working on the tank?

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[globaldesigns]

All I can say is seeing tank builds like yours, seeing Tony's in person on many occasions, and others makes me want to sell the house, buy another and build the Tank Room of my dreams.

Great Work Brett! You are going to love the overall look, cleanliness and functionality of everything.

[StirCrazy]

ok I just read this for the first time. nice build, not enough room behind the tank for my fat a$$ but nice all the same

are you planning on building a platform behing there? that would allow you to run plumbing along the floor if you had to while protecting it with the walkway above. this would eliminate the need for a ladder to work on it.

Steve

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by zoaElite

Any idea on how you will prop the doors open while working on the tank?

Thanks man! I bought some eye-hooks that will mount to the bottom of the 2x4s that straighten the doors out. I have a hook latch thingy that pairs up with each that will screw into the bottom of the joists. Just flip the door up at 90 degrees and latch in place. These latches will stick thru the drop ceiling later too.

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

All I can say is seeing tank builds like yours, seeing Tony's in person on many occasions, and others makes me want to sell the house, buy another and build the Tank Room of my dreams.

Great Work Brett! You are going to love the overall look, cleanliness and functionality of everything.

Thanks man. It's a tiny house but now that I have all my stuff in place I'm really happy with how I used the space. I have no doubt that the ease of access is going to result in better husbandry. I hope that reflects in my coral but who knows...

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

are you planning on building a platform behing there? that would allow you to run plumbing along the floor if you had to while protecting it with the walkway above. this would eliminate the need for a ladder to work on it.

Thanks Steve. I actually describe a moveable platform near the beginning of the build. I haven't decided what that will look like yet but the ladder is temporary to allow me access into the tank for now (and because I had no room to store it anywhere else at times during the reno!). I can't wait to get it out of there! I have no need for additional plumbing. The walkway will give me access to the tank from behind and making the platform moveable will allow me access to underneath the stand. That's all storage for my salt and other larger dry goods. I'll be buying some larger buckets of chemicals too... TONS of storage under there.

[spawn]

Looks very good, nice work on the whole setup.