65 gallon build!

[Fishward]

Hey everyone,
just starting up my first ever tank journal/build thread. kicking off my second ever tank, and im hoping to avoid many of the problems i ended up with on my first one.
SO>... if any of you notice something wierd, assinine, unexplainable, or just plain stupid that i am about to do, please speak up loudly so i may reconsider my actions. :-)

lets get started...

I have already purchased a 65 gallon tank from a fellow Canreefer, who graciously offered to drive it 150kms for a frag. I owe you one Grizz..It is currently in Kevin's capable hands over at RC for hole cutting and overflow installation.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2603
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2604

Completely re-finished stand as well! Almost sad that im going to have to drill a few holes in it.

I also have already procured a Sunlight Supply Tek 6-bulb T-5 HO fixture with bulbs included. was almost brand new and had the box for it too! thanks for the great deal Carmen!

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2601
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2602

Will hopefully have the tank back in a few days, and get going on the plumbing! Stay Tuned!

[Carmen]

Going to be a very nice looking set-up!
I will be watching!

You will enjoy the Tek light! Great fixture!

[Fishward]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

[The Grizz]

That is a good looking stand if I do say so myself, sweet light to. I will be watching as well can't wait to see what you do with it. It was no problem bringing it down had to go look at a new tank in Calgary anyways.

Good luck with the build.

[Fishward]

So, the tank is almost ready for pickup fro RC with holes and overflow installed so i decided to start planning my sump. I think i've decided on an Aqua-C EV-120 skimmer. mostly for its incredibly short stature and alleged ability to keep up with most of the good tower versions.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=ps-acev120

If anyone has one used, or has used one. im interested in speaking with you...

I've laid out the sump so i can maintain an 11" water level for the skimmer (which ill have to prop up 3 inches as it cannot sit in water any deeper than 8).
The left compartment is drain/refuge with a DSB and probably some LR/rubble over top of it to catch any of the big chunks. Going to use some PVC with holes drilled to spread the water evenly overtop of the dsb.
Second compartment will be for the skimmer. followed by a bubble trap and the return section.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2623

any thoughts on the layout would be greatly appreciated before i go and get the glass... :-) on that note, anyone know a good shop to get it from?

[Fishward]

So i got the tank all drilled and started the plumbing.. but i had to take a break to see how its gonna look.. thoughts?

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2638

building the sump tonight.. and hopefully water in it TOMORROW!! YAY!

[The Grizz]

Glad to see that RC was able to drill tank ok I was a little worried about it as I was not sure if the glass was tempered. Looking good dude.

[Fishward]

Ok, so after a very long night moving my 33 gallon tank over, its all running and full!.. rock is still a bit sparse, as you can see.. so if anyone has any for sale in calgary please let me know! also going to be looking for some stock so if you've got some lps, softie frags fs or small fish, let me know! im buying...

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2656
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2657
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2659
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2660
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=281&pictureid=2658

[fishytime]

Its ALIVE!:biggrin:......good to here the transfer went well.....now the fun part.....filling it in:twised::wink:

[Fishward]

Its ALIVE!:biggrin:......good to here the transfer went well.....now the fun part.....filling it in:twised::wink:

hahah.. fun part indeed.... its amazing that in the 6 months ive kept a tank i've yet to own a fish... slow and steady i guess eh?

[The Grizz]

Nice job dude looking good.

[DCDN]

Its looking good, I'm looking forward to seeing what you do

[Fishward]

Hey!,
well i just went and picked up my newest inhabitants from a fellow CanReefer.. and decided to post a photo or two. Photos look much better in full res but i dont have an external photo hosting site. so 98k it is.

Oxypora Chalice:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4345669284_88c0f4cf4d.jpg

Zoo Frag from RC :-)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4344928165_38ff665ff5.jpg

hope to get some more rock in there asap so i can keep adding stuff! :-)

[Carmen]

Oh man That Chalice is awesome! Nice score!!!:mrgreen:

Very nice pics!:wink:

[Fishward]

Thanks Carmen!
need some more rock before i add any more livestock though.. only have about 25 lbs in there at the moment. may be a week or two wait for some more photos.. will keep posting them! :-)

[Fishward]

I picked up some more rock today and a couple Monti frags! just took a couple quick photos but will be taking some good ones soon. stay tuned!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4354375577_de9ac72e13.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4355116278_a16dec81d1.jpg

Also got this one that i found on the rock after... any thoughts on what it is?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/4355111856_6f5199732c.jpg

[ALBERTA REEF]

looks good.