One Cubic Meter of Ocean

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Are you doing anything with the old tank? It fit the space so well that it would be nice to see something done with it.

The old tank will come out and be replaced with something smaller that I think will fit the space better. I never liked the current placement, although it did fit well I just never though it fit in well, if that makes sense.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by sphelps

The old tank will come out and be replaced with something smaller that I think will fit the space better. I never liked the current placement, although it did fit well I just never though it fit in well, if that makes sense.

I thought it looked great: like it was made to be there. I'm sure that means the next one will look even better in there, as you've got a very good eye.

[sphelps]

The first thing the wife asked was "will you have to cut a hole in the wall I just painted?", "yes dear but it will be small, you won't even notice"

Yeap, that'll do.....



I have to move one of the sumps first to finish the hole from the other side.

[Enigma]

Is she at home while you're doing this? I'm not sure if watching you do it or finding out after the fact would be worse.

But then, I guess "small" is a relative term.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Is she at home while you're doing this? I'm not sure if watching you do it or finding out after the fact would be worse.

But then, I guess "small" is a relative term.

I think she's been with me long enough now to know what to expect, in all fairness once the tanks in place you really won't notice it

[sphelps]

And the tank was moved in yesterday. By far the heaviest thing I've ever had to move. Thought it would be easy with four of us.... nope it was not.

Thanks to Dave from concept.





I also managed to get some of the cabinetry built and installed before the tank went it.

[sphelps]

Today's update

Spent the weekend rearranging the fish room a little to accommodate the new tank.



Got the hole all done, just have to attach the overflow now but the holes are the wrong size so I'm still waiting to figure out what I'm going to do about that.



I also added some brackets to support the tank a little better. Since the stand doesn't have a center column on the front and I put foam under it to protect the tile, once full it won't distribute weight evenly causing the front foam to compress more putting the tank off level. The braces tie into structure and keep the stand straight, they allow up and down movement but prevent any tipping movement.

[Coralgurl]

Looking forward to seeing this one live! Looks awesome so far!

[Myka]

Your cabinets and fish room are always sooo pretty.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Myka

Your cabinets and fish room are always sooo pretty.

Thanks! I really hate staining wood but I'm getting better at it.