180 Custom Gallon Starfire
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SoulFish
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Bow Valley Aquarium (Formerly: "Inter-American")
6333 35 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2C 1N1
Ray's Ph (Sales, Questions) (403) 605-9429
Shop Ph (403) 272-4960
Fax: (403) 248-0889
email: sourceaquatics@shaw.ca
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/nvgt.do?lang=eng&prtl=1&sbPrtl=&estblmntNo=123456149135&profile=cmpltPrfl&app=1
http://www.reefland.com/forum/tanks-filtration-basic-equipment/20970-inter-american-pet-supplies-mitch.html
6333 35 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2C 1N1
Ray's Ph (Sales, Questions) (403) 605-9429
Shop Ph (403) 272-4960
Fax: (403) 248-0889
email: sourceaquatics@shaw.ca
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/nvgt.do?lang=eng&prtl=1&sbPrtl=&estblmntNo=123456149135&profile=cmpltPrfl&app=1
http://www.reefland.com/forum/tanks-filtration-basic-equipment/20970-inter-american-pet-supplies-mitch.html
SoulFish
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Well got Dads 90 gallon tank and my Tank and stand, looks great. I am not taking my tank out of the crate till the house restoration is done though 
I don't want it to get damaged till the downstairs is ready to slide it in. Here's the latest on the room and a few picts of Dads tank the stand and what shots I could get of my tank inside the crate looking down. The semi truck almost didn't make it down the back alley, then the pallet jack got stuck in the sand, so it took a while to even off load it.
I don't want it to get damaged till the downstairs is ready to slide it in. Here's the latest on the room and a few picts of Dads tank the stand and what shots I could get of my tank inside the crate looking down. The semi truck almost didn't make it down the back alley, then the pallet jack got stuck in the sand, so it took a while to even off load it.
SoulFish
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Well long time no see. Here's an update, it looks rough guys, but serious progress has been made with preparing the house for both me to move in and to set up the area around the tank.
Updates:
1. 14 Cat6 Network runs
2. New Electrical grid, complete with a 200amp panel and 2 dedicated 20amp plugs for the tank.
3. Entire 1st floor structure reframed with pressure treated lumber
4. Demo all walls, prep for sheet rock
5. Repair all sub-flooring
6. Brand new plumbing for kitchen.. which will tie into the tank
7. 3" drain line under house for aquarium - direct shoot into main sewer line
8. All new Windows & Doors (IMPACT )
Updates:
1. 14 Cat6 Network runs
2. New Electrical grid, complete with a 200amp panel and 2 dedicated 20amp plugs for the tank.
3. Entire 1st floor structure reframed with pressure treated lumber
4. Demo all walls, prep for sheet rock
5. Repair all sub-flooring
6. Brand new plumbing for kitchen.. which will tie into the tank
7. 3" drain line under house for aquarium - direct shoot into main sewer line
8. All new Windows & Doors (IMPACT
)
SoulFish
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Well construction progress very slow due to a lazy general contractor. Several setbacks, etc. But now the project is going forward again.
The tank hookups are now installed (Saltwater & Freshwater faucets, 2" drain tied directly to sewer system, 2x 20 amp electrical runs, and cat 6 network line. The saltwater in is gravity fed from a 120 gallon tank outside, and the freshwater line is plumbed into our drinking water. The drain line will be connected to a overflow pan that the whole stand should sit in, just as a backup in case of a leak. So it's designed like a air-handler overflow if it fills up it just drains out.
Also finished the foundation work and new edition to the front porch, and also installed a few more palms. The one is the pict is a 30' cuban royal palm.
So far so good, your guess is as good as mine as to when I'll be able to move in, been having alot of personal issues and setbacks, but atleast progress is heading in the right direction. Now if I could just get rid of the stress in my life and rid myself of the people in my life that are negative and lie. Life would be alot simpler if you could take people at face value. Be seems everyone has their own hidden agenda lately.
Anyway hope to post more updates during the next phase.
The tank hookups are now installed (Saltwater & Freshwater faucets, 2" drain tied directly to sewer system, 2x 20 amp electrical runs, and cat 6 network line. The saltwater in is gravity fed from a 120 gallon tank outside, and the freshwater line is plumbed into our drinking water. The drain line will be connected to a overflow pan that the whole stand should sit in, just as a backup in case of a leak. So it's designed like a air-handler overflow if it fills up it just drains out.
Also finished the foundation work and new edition to the front porch, and also installed a few more palms. The one is the pict is a 30' cuban royal palm.
So far so good, your guess is as good as mine as to when I'll be able to move in, been having alot of personal issues and setbacks, but atleast progress is heading in the right direction. Now if I could just get rid of the stress in my life and rid myself of the people in my life that are negative and lie. Life would be alot simpler if you could take people at face value. Be seems everyone has their own hidden agenda lately.
Anyway hope to post more updates during the next phase.
SoulFish
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Oh one more edition, replaced my AC unit with a new Rheem 3 ton heatpump system with a variable speed air handler. That way I can increase the airflow through my AC system to dehumidify the downstairs. Cost a bit more, but now I have 4 fan speeds to pull either more or less water out of the air.
One question though, has anyone installed a bathroom electric fan for venting inside your tank stand? I am thinking I may install a fan to suck out all the heat and humidity and blow it out the side of the house, like a stove vent-bathroom fart fan.
May be overkill, but since I redesigning the entire house, it's that much more to run duct work for tank venting, just have to find a shallow system that could fit into a 2"x4" framed wall and 2"x6" ceiling columns.
Here's the front shot of the porch, the lighting is a bit weird, but you get the idea.
One question though, has anyone installed a bathroom electric fan for venting inside your tank stand? I am thinking I may install a fan to suck out all the heat and humidity and blow it out the side of the house, like a stove vent-bathroom fart fan.
May be overkill, but since I redesigning the entire house, it's that much more to run duct work for tank venting, just have to find a shallow system that could fit into a 2"x4" framed wall and 2"x6" ceiling columns.
Here's the front shot of the porch, the lighting is a bit weird, but you get the idea.
LeviT
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I've seen builds where people do that. If you are going to have a lot of water in a small space I can see it being a good idea but don't have any first hand experience. I can say that adding one after the fact is fairly simple so I would hold off to see if I needed it. Also it's worth the money to get a good quality quiet model because some of them are just plain loud.
G
GreshamH
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SoulFish said:
That is how I ran my old tank, and will again on my new set-up. I do not use bathroom fans though, I use an inline fan that is built to withstand very corrosive areas.
I prefer Elicent fans...
http://www.littleurl.net/39706f
VERY wise thing to do on many levels
G
GreshamH
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BTW that old tree in your front yard is simply awesome!
SoulFish
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Thanks Gresham, I love that tree too, it's one of the reasons we bought this house.
That fan is a pretty cool inline option, didn't think of that. It also plugs in.. so I don;t need a electrician to prewire.. big benefit. Not to mention if it's not hard wired I don't need a electrical inspection by the city to approve it.
That fan is a pretty cool inline option, didn't think of that. It also plugs in.. so I don;t need a electrician to prewire.. big benefit. Not to mention if it's not hard wired I don't need a electrical inspection by the city to approve it.