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StirCrazy · #1 10-28-2011, 08:11 PM

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 · #2 10-29-2011, 01:43 AM

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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.

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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...

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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 · #3 10-29-2011, 01:53 AM

Looks very good, nice work on the whole setup.

fishytime · #4 10-29-2011, 01:56 AM

it is indeed looking really sweet mang......I cant remember whether or not I asked you this at the shop before or not.....were you building a "catwalk" over the sump?.....or were you planning on access for working on the tank through the front?

lastlight · #5 10-29-2011, 02:38 AM

Thx guys.

Doug there is complete access from the back of course and then there are 2 doors in the front and one door on the end opposite the sump. I don't really think of the sump side as having access but I can sorta lean diagonally from front or back I guess and get to it...

NastayNatron · #6 10-30-2011, 06:24 PM

Just read your whole thread. Amazing job so far! This is going to be my next tank size for sure! Loving it

Skimmerking · #7 10-30-2011, 09:48 PM

Brett amazing job man , on the other note How is the misses doing.

lastlight · #8 10-31-2011, 12:08 AM

Thanks mike she's doing awesome. Her biggest complaint these days is my build is taking too long. Tank transfer means she gets her sectional couch and Xmas tree with the new space. She always asks me what else I need for the tank. True love I tell ya