This guy is extra salty Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 So here is the start of the build, just five pieces of acrylic 1@20”x20“ (base) 2@20”x11”(front/back) 2@19.5”x11“(sides) I haven’t put something edible in it but it’s a “literal” start first things first! I have got to build the stand the stand is a 24x24X32 which will have a one inch top all of which is made out of scratch resistant lexan now I will have to start building the tank! 12 5 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Equipment List Uniclife dep-4000 DC return pump 1052gph 2-AIprimeHD JBJ 65w actinic straight pin auto aqua smart ATO/AWC Substrate 12lbs Brightwell aquatics koralLagoon 10lbs TLF Stax rock 12lbs Walt Smith Fiji mud 7 mangroves Livestock candycane pistol shrimp🦐 1 left “Jeff” (6 Green Chromis) 2 black clownfish added 2 more clowns my goal for this tank is to keep it as a Ultra Low Maintenance “ULM” And keep it budget friendly. I already owned all the equipment previously. Which kept it budget friendly with the exception of the rock and sand.(I had to ask if I could spent 60$ @Marine Depot when they had a sale going.) it’s still early in the competition You’ll find out later in the thread. 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Maybe more pictures 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 nice! I have always dreamed of building a little nano tank like this fallowing for sure. but remember you need a contentment pic or you prob. will be disqualified...lol would hate for you to go pick up the prize and the 2nd place person brings it up 😜 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 10 hours ago, devaji108 said: nice! I have always dreamed of building a little nano tank like this fallowing for sure. but remember you need a contentment pic or you prob. will be disqualified...lol would hate for you to go pick up the prize and the 2nd place person brings it up 😜 This is no way a nano lol Contentment? the tank hasn’t even been glued or assembled yet 😂 9 hours ago, Smurf said: I am interested I am too!! also the stand will be housing all the electronics ATO and dosing containers @inland_reef I might need your help moving the stand 1 Quote Link to comment
devaji108 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 holly cow. this is going to be amazing! so cool you have the tools and skillz to do that. 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 7:15 PM, devaji108 said: holly cow. this is going to be amazing! so cool you have the tools and skillz to do that. Lol like I said it’s just a start. i still have a couple weeks to get everything built. I’m trying to myself to spend 60$ For some rock and sand.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Any coloured acrylic going into this one? 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Ratvan said: Any coloured acrylic going into this one? I haven’t decided yet I’ll have to see what I have available 😂 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 13 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: I’m trying to convince the ole lady to let me spend 60$ For some rock and sand..🤞 10 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, jbb_00 said: She’s being firm with not spending money 😭 7 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Everyone is getting their tanks ready And I’m over here doing this 3 Quote Link to comment
SeaFurn Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Nice! Following! 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 50 minutes ago, SeaFurn said: Nice! Following! I’m glad to see you here for the ride 😂 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Oh yea @SeaFurn those mangroves are getting new leaves I can’t wait for them to get larger. It’s like watching water boil 😂 3 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 love it already and I don't even know what I am looking at! 1 3 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Tamberav said: love it already and I don't even know what I am looking at! It’s the stand for the tank, kind of like the stand I made for the previous contest lol but a lot bigger 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: It’s the stand for the tank, kind of like the stand I made for the previous contest lol but a lot bigger This is going to be so cool, acrylic stand topper or whole acrylic stand? 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 7 hours ago, Ratvan said: This is going to be so cool, acrylic stand topper or whole acrylic stand? The top, bottom, and skin pieces are/will be acrylic the rest is polycarbonate which will be load bearing. I’m going to weight test the shelf this evening before I weld the top to it 2 Quote Link to comment
SeaFurn Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 13 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: Oh yea @SeaFurn those mangroves are getting new leaves I can’t wait for them to get larger. It’s like watching water boil 😂 Cool! But they are super boring! It's exciting when I see a new root start to sprout! 😂🤣 I noticed that one is still kind of droopy. Hopefully it straightens out at some point. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 So I did a weight test also I was rocking it trying to make it fail like simulating a earthquake or my son trying to do who knows lol yes the stand is upside down. I could’ve went with a thinner top like the bottom but I know I won’t have to support a 1” acrylic slab 3 4 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 As I’m looking at this beast of a stand im trying to decide on which color and what I should etch on it.. im leaning more towards doing a laser etching on mirror acrylic Something similar to this 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 10 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: As I’m looking at this beast of a stand im trying to decide on which color and what I should etch on it.. im leaning more towards doing a laser etching on mirror acrylic Something similar to this That would look amazing 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Well I got the top welded and had my saw guy sit on the stand and it’s solid as a rock (he’s a big boy 400lbs) I calculated the actual weight that will go on top is about 250-300Lbs i got my pieces cut to skin it with mirror acrylic now time to build the tank! 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment
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