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Old 10-26-2012, 04:29 AM
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I love the shadowbox idea. Did you try industrial paints and plastics for the acrylic sheets? they usually have a ton of varieties.
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Tank Modification:

So I decided to do a few modifications to the tank before move-in day. I didn't want standpipes in the display area of my tank so I have decided I will put bulkheads in and close them up with a threaded plug.
I found a 1.75" diamond coated hole saw at KMS tools, pulled out the ol' drill press and (nervously) drilled two holes for returns in the top corners of the back pane. It actually went very smoothly and I believe this will allow for me to achieve the aesthetics I am aiming for.










The Move:

The move went well but lifting this tank up 4 floors with only my father's help was nothing to be desired.. Regardless the tank is on the stand and in it's final resting spot.






The 90 is still up and running at the old place and I will be transferring over livestock and equipment slowly when the tank is ready.. No rush, which helps. I have a bunch of things ordered to progress the build in the upcoming weeks, including: the sump, plumbing, ATO reservoir, dosing chambers, etc. So stay tuned.
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Looks good dude, now get the pots & pans unpack & make supper
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skip supper, drink beer instead.
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Wow, 4 flights of stairs with that beast?! That's quite a Herculean effort! Tank looks hot tho! :-)
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Old 11-05-2012, 07:08 AM
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Hahaha I did both.

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Wow, 4 flights of stairs with that beast?! That's quite a Herculean effort! Tank looks hot tho! :-)
Yeah it wasn't too fun. Karma for making Steve and my buddy carry it out of Steve's basement when I bought it because my 'hands were too sweaty' from the drive to Calgary. Sorry about that Steve!
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Quick iPhone vid of my Nahackyi wrasse and juvie Desjardinii Sailfin in Quarantine. Sorry about having to turn your head sideways.

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My sump is here!!! Pics later!
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Sump (40"Lx18"Wx16"H) and ATO reservoir (6"Lx16"Wx16"H)






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