130g custom build

[robert4025]

Update: Rocks came in today. 50lb normal marco rock, 20lb prime cuts marco rock. Have it circulating in a brute curing with Dr. Tim's ammonia. Will probably add some Dr. Tim's One and Only to it tomorrow, once correct ammonia levels are achieved. This plus sand the ~50lb of live rock from our combined two aquariums should be enough for the time being.

Should go with Real Reef rocks as top layer and those base rocks as base rocks...lol. Remember, you're going stare at those boring looking rocks for a long time...in your amazing new setup...

 

[sfsuphysics]

Nice stain, going for a black walnut look?

 

[mediumrare]

Should go with Real Reef rocks as top layer and those base rocks as base rocks...lol. Remember, you're going stare at those boring looking rocks for a long time...in your amazing new setup...

At close to 7$/lb of real reef, we'll see how much we can swing

 

[mediumrare]

Cycle well under way with the new rocks:

 

[mediumrare]

Bit of an update. The tank is scheduled for delivery tomorrow to Neptune, and I plan on bringing it and the stand home on Saturday to start assembly. In the mean time i've been working on the canopy. Im in the process of staining it currently and do not have an pictures but will post final shots once it's done. Here are some pictures of the assembled raw canopy. I will be adding mounting structures once we decide on where to place the lights, and more bracing if necessary. Currently it weighs in just under 40lbs so im not that worried about mounting it to the ceiling any more. Will use 4 lag eyescrews and either rope and pullies or cable.

At some point i need to figure out how to post smaller images...

 

[mediumrare]

One more coat of stain left, then Poly.

 

[mediumrare]

Just got my shipment of coral in from Jason Fox (JF).
From top to bottom, moving left to right:
JF Twisted Chalice
Greg Carol Efflo (two frags)
Tyree Red Dragon
JF Halo Monti (the tiny tiny frag)
JF Deepwater Fantasia (the huge frag)

 

[Enderturtle]

Nice.

What lights are you using when taking these pictures?

I love Tyree Red Dragon. There's some fake/mislabeled red dragon being passed around that simply doesn't have that vibrant Red/Pink color intensity.

 

[mediumrare]

this was lights off, just outdoor light bleeding into the room. the red dragon looks even more pink than what the camera can capture.

 

[Coral reefer]

Damn! What cost more, the tank or that coral order?

 

[mediumrare]

It's here!!

 

[Nav]

Looks awesome! 3 tanks and 2 dogs... I'm jealous

 

[mediumrare]

Looks awesome! 3 tanks and 2 dogs... I'm jealous

Oh well we're getting rid of the small two

 

[mediumrare]

Looks awesome! 3 tanks and 2 dogs... I'm jealous

And the dogs aren't all fun and games. The small one tore up some of the kitchen floor last night.

 

[Vhuang168]

Is that the final position? Looks great!


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[mediumrare]

Is that the final position? Looks great!


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[Enderturtle]

Wowwww that is a very nice clear tank.

Are you going to put a black backing on it?

Oh or is this supposed to be a Peninsula?

 

[mediumrare]

Wowwww that is a very nice clear tank.

Are you going to put a black backing on it?

Oh or is this supposed to be a Peninsula?

It's going to be peninsula. Well only paint the overflow and any part that overlaps with the wall.

 

[mediumrare]

I will be doing some leveling later this weekend. So far, based on just the bubble level placed on the top and sides of the tank, the tank is very close to being level. If anything it'll need only a little bit here and there. The tank stand is on top of vinyl flooring in the kitchen. I feel like normal shims may be just too much for how much leveling is needed. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[aqua-nut]

I'd still give the shims a try.