Justind823 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Haha if I spent the money on nice wood paneling I would have stained it but...I'm cheap. Oh well, bed time now. I have an interview in the morning Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Almost there... There's water in the top tank! Water and live rock! Wooooooooooo The biggest hold up is making water...one tank at a time. Link to comment
Deep Thief Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Well, I read the title and am coming into this a little late, but: Thinner+Longer, does NOT = Better. Wide+Shallow=Better, for reef tanks. This you will learn in time. Yes, my 30gal sucks cause its long and thin. I knew it going in, but screwed up anyways. JMHO, YMMV. Link to comment
bearwithfish Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 jumping in here... this is a really cool set up can not wait until it gets going!!! Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Well, I read the title and am coming into this a little late, but: Thinner+Longer, does NOT = Better. Wide+Shallow=Better, for reef tanks. This you will learn in time. Yes, my 30gal sucks cause its long and thin. I knew it going in, but screwed up anyways. JMHO, YMMV. Well, I've gotten fed up with every tank I have ever set up so you are probably right in a sense. We'll see how it goes. So far, I think the dimensions on this tank are awesome but I am a little worried about coral placement and room. I'll post my feelings about when it comes to it. Got a link to your 30gallon? I'd like to see it. jumping in here... this is a really cool set up can not wait until it gets going!!! Thanks! I'll post some pictures of water when I have time. Link to comment
bearwithfish Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 good deal i can not wait! i have considered doing a multiple tank system and have yet to see many of them set up so i am very eager to learn from your experience then decide what i would like to do LOL Link to comment
gregowen420 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 i don't want to rain on your parade, but theres nothing supporting the middle level except nails.... Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 waaaterrrrrr Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 i don't want to rain on your parade, but theres nothing supporting the middle level except nails.... You'd be suprised how much weight decking screws can hold. I think I threw a few more in there after the picture was taken plus I have the plywood on the side. If I was worried about it I could always put a few hurricane clips in there. There really isn't all that much weight to support. The weather is clear at my parade. Link to comment
Deep Thief Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Sorry, I do not have pics of my 30 posted anywhere. I will try and dig one up and post it here. The problem with thin tanks is that you can't make the rockscape very tall. There just isn't enough room. For normal size tanks, 18" front to back dimension is what I would consider minimum. 12" just doesn't cut it. Yes I have made it work, but it sucks. I would like to try a 24" next. Maybe like a 36 x 24 x 16. That would be a good dimension, IMO. I am following along with you now. I will be interested to see your thoughts after you rockscape and get water running. Good luck, I will look for a pic tonight. Mark Link to comment
rO.oster Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 nice build im diggin the stand. we need to see some scape shots Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Okay here we go! Pretty much everything in here is temporary until I get switch the equipment over from the old tank. (Mp10, heater, lighting, etc.) There is still only water in the top tank and will stay that way until I can get all the water ready, probably by the end of the week. Left side: Right Side: Link to comment
mdannyg Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 awesome scape from both sides! Link to comment
TheUnfocusedOne Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 its about ####ing time. Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Looks great Justin Thanks bud awesome scape from both sides! It still needs a little work but thats the basic idea. Thanks though! its about ####ing time. to set-up a picotope... Link to comment
TheUnfocusedOne Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 to set-up a picotope... I'll get to it when im damn good and ready! Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 I'll get to it when im damn good and ready! Shark week 2010 is over jackass. Stop living in the past. Link to comment
Justind823 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 nice tank! Thanks very much! I want to get my corals in there soon. Link to comment
Justind823 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Transfer starts...NOW. Link to comment
fote03 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Looks good. I really like the fuge viewing idea i going to make sure i add that to my next build! Link to comment
hooligan_78 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Transfer starts...NOW. To coin the phrase: "Pics...or it didn't happen". Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 This tank is gonna be sweet, Im tagging along Link to comment
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