Steve's Tank Build

[Scubasteve23]

I thought i would finally start a thread showing my progress of my new 120 gallon build. So far i have ordered my 120 gallon tank, ordered my Aquamedic 48" dual 250W with dual TFs light, got a Scwd for alternating flow, DIY 40 gallon sump, Oceanrunner 3500 return pump, Eshoppes skimmer, and about 45 pounds of new live rock.

Currently I have a 27 Gallon AA bow front tank running a fluval 304 set up. It has the crapiest lighting known to man..a single bulb T8..ouch..ugh. In this tank i have about 35-45 pounds of Liverock and about 35 pounds of live sand. I have 2 Golden Headed Sleeper Gobies, Cleaner Wrasse, 3 blue green Chromis, 1 scooter blenny, 1 cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, 1 green featherduster, 1 coco hawaian feather duster, and of course my cleanup crew of snails and hermits.

And thanks MedHatReefer..aka...Rod.. Biggest help ever..i have learned so much from this guy and has helped me out the entire way so far and i look forward to the continued help.

On with the Pics..................
27 AA tank
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cleaner shrimp
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golden headed sleeper gobie
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27 again
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a piece of rock my sis brought me back from Cuba..shh dont tell anyone...haha
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/100_7312.jpg

more photos to come..thanks for looking so far

[Scubasteve23]

Ok now that i have this photo thing figured out ( thanks griz)

here are some photos of the stand and sump so far

bare 40 gallon tank
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glass from the local capital glass store
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drawing in the lines for the baffles
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taping everything in making sure it is square and where i wanted it, dont judge, this is my first time doing anything with silicone and glass..haha.. all in all i think it went good though
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so i thought that i could use this to get into tight spaces...haha..it didnt work so well but i gotr done
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/100_7509.jpg
finished product..im pretty happy with myself
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rock waiting to go in the new tank
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so i got a bit ansy waiting for the new tank and didnt want allot of die off...so i came up with this
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i put the rock awaiting the new tank in the sump tank with some out of my tank to help it cycle a bit.. i have the return just running from one side of the sump to the other for flow and then i have the skimmer in the middel chamber helping to pull any die off out of the water minimizing the impact the new rock will have on the new tank when all the rock goes in together.


ok the stand..i dont have the 3d renedered drawing as a photo file yet but ill try to get it for you guys maybe by tommorow...basically the stand will be ur typical 2x4 2x6 construction with a really nice face and side topped with a granite inlayed top..i work at a cabinet shop as a designer...haha..oh ya im a drafting engineer....lol.. anyways here are the photos

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extra wood...hmmm..what can i do with this...
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so i built a stand for my 33 that this build was originally about...haha..what can i say..i got a job and decided to go big..haha
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/100_7531.jpg
so there they both are..all painted and good to go... 33 is already in use as my temp tank while i await the new 120..more pics soon..stay tuned

[viperfish]

Nice work on the stands. Can't wait to see it all come together.

[The_new_guy]

Lookin good Steve ;)

hahah and I LOVE how innovative you are hahah Especially the dvd cases to help hold the glass in place. I love it :)

[Scubasteve23]

ok, update...
here are a couple pics of the temp tank holding my cycled live rock and my fishies..haha...oh and a couple pics as promised of the new tank
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marking out the holes for the herbie overflow
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and of cource....as needed by everyone building a 100 gallon or bigger....
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i couldnt resist.....haha..hope anyone who is following along enjoys my stupidity...more photos to come as progress slowly makes its way

[Scubasteve23]

i did run into one problem though, i found that because of how i made the stand i had to turn one of the 2x4 inner legs due to the overflow...otherwise i would have had like a 15" wide by 6" overflow...and that just wouldnt do..so i have moved the 2x4 and now the overflow will only be roughly 12.5" x6"..hey its only 2.5"...but think of how much more coral i can add ...haha...maybe one or two pieces if im lucky...well the tank gets drilled tomorrow so wish me luck..oh any suggestions on the height of glass i should order for the over flow??? the internal measurements from inside to inside is 24"...should i go with like 22.5" you think?? im running a ocean runner 3500 which will put out 3500L/hr or roughly 1000 gallons per hour at aprox 4' of head...any thoughts or advice would be apreciated

[Greenmaster]

.....and of cource....as needed by everyone building a 100 gallon or bigger....

i couldnt resist.....haha..hope anyone who is following along enjoys my stupidity...more photos to come as progress slowly makes its way

Right on. I didn't get a pic of me inside... but the rest of my family was in it :D
Do you have a stock wish list yet?

[Scubasteve23]

Right on. I didn't get a pic of me inside... but the rest of my family was in it :D
Do you have a stock wish list yet?


Not 100% sure yet, i really want a yellow tang and a sailfin or blue hippo tang.... the tank will gradually become full of coral....not entirely sure as to what...im kinda taking suggestions at this point from anyone wanting to give them.. it will be a mixed tank of sps and lps...for the first while mostly softies, zoas and shrooms for the most part... i will get into some more impressive corals and fish after i get the tank stable for sure...and ideas as to what or how i should do this are welcome.. thanks for the reply and good wishes so far guys :)

[Scubasteve23]

so tank is all drilled and i now have the glass to do the overflow..if i can get the top piece for the stand tommorw maybe ill be able to get the overflow installed and the tank on the stand...ill update asap with any new changes...oh and i guess my light wont be in for about another 2 weeks so ill have to work on figuring something out in the mean time or have to push the date of completion back a couple weeks :( well thats all for now..have a good one guys

[Scubasteve23]

so... nothing new to report except because the light wont be in for a couple extra weeks i have decided to take the long weekend and relax and enjoy the local stampede. On the plus side my stand should be done sometime in the next couple days :) im excited to show you all what i have put allot of time into. its turning out really awesome... tty all lata

[Greenmaster]

Hopefully you have taken pictures as you went and can show us a build and not just the finished product... but pictures of the finished product are better then no pictures at all :D!

[Scubasteve23]

well i would love that, but unfortunetly because my shop is helping me its kinda hard to get pics without answering a whole bunch of stupid questions... but i will try to take picturs of it all going together from pieces to finish. i dont know who is goin to help me with the granite install yet... haha but i hope my boss will... cause im not very experienced with two part epoxy and stuff so.... ya we will leave that part to the pros haha.... but that leaves my hands free for a camera ;) so ill do my best....

[The_new_guy]

also love the pic that shows the four legged starfish hahah thats awesome.

[Scubasteve23]

So i thought that i would add some new pics and info about the progress of the tank, as im sure you can all tell by now im not big on typing so...here are some new pics

I painted the back of the tank with the advice of Med Hat reef guy....turned out pretty good i think
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my new 1 1/2" gate valve :)
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my new power center for the tank
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1 1/2" bulk heads..all ready to go in the almost done overflow :P
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i decided to build the overflow on top of the stand before putting it in the tank to ensure that its actually square ..haha..im really hoping doing it this way doesnt come back to haunt me tommorow when installing it in the tank
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a couple pics of the finished job..
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i have decided to clad the glass with 3mm grey/black tinted acrylic so you cant see in the overflow as bad from the front
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and although i got the acrylic for the fronts i opted to go with a premade overflow comb that just gets siliconed into the inside of the overflow...one really big benifit i see to this is that it is adjustable so i can make it higher or lower to make the height of the water exactly where i would like it :)
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and just for the heck of it..here is a pic of a recent impulse buy..haha..its just a feather duster but i really liked it..to bad my gobies like to move it..lol
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/100_7559.jpg

[Scubasteve23]

so a couple quick update photos

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The newly installed overflow pre-acrylic facing
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getting the acrylic ready- used 60 grit sandpaper to make sure the bond to the glass is perfect and long lasting

thats all for now...have to wait till tomorrow to post pics (hopefully) with acrylic installed on the front of the glass as well as the overflow combs

and as a side not: if i don't post any updates for a bit its cause my car died and im now in the middle of a new purchase ...yay..and nay :(...haha :P... ill post new pics of the new car too if i get it..haha

[Scubasteve23]

so here are some more photos of the overflow build...everything is in and awaiting un-clamping now :)... so tomorrow i should have pictures of the final product..here are the pics.enjoy..
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oh and for you who have been following along..i did get my new car..just forgot to get a pic for you all ...maybe tomorrow

[Scubasteve23]

as promised here are completed pics..enjoy
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well im all done with the tank now till my finished pieces for the stand are completed...granite was being polished on friday when i was at work so hopefully tomorrow or tues i should have that..not that it does me any good with the stand not done :( ill update again soon

[Greenmaster]

Looks great. If I do build my own tank next time (and it's glass) then I'll definitely use some of your ideas, cause I can see you know what you are doing (or at least fake it really well :D)

[Scubasteve23]

alright, finally got the tank in the house and is sitting approx where it will end up.. bulk heads are in and im now just waiting for my panels to get sprayed so i can clad the stand. granite should be done really soon. ummm..well here are the pics...
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i dont know how but i got super lucky...i hope nothing changes when i add water ...
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[Greenmaster]

i dont know how but i got super lucky...i hope nothing changes when i add water ...
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7598.jpg

That's not fair... I spent 2 hours leveling my stand... (I had to cut all five legs different lengths... I hate old houses)

[Scubasteve23]

That's not fair... I spent 2 hours leveling my stand... (I had to cut all five legs different lengths... I hate old houses)


hahaha, ya i got really lucky...the tank is in the basement though and sitting basically on concrete so..i dunno... i got super lucky and im really happy about it...im glad after getting it all in i didnt have to monkey around with leg heights and shimming it...so far so good :)

[Greenmaster]

A slab is always a good place... if your stand is good you shouldn't have any problems about losing level.

[Scubasteve23]

well i built it so who know..haha.. im pretty sure it will be fine, it was engineered to hold like 5 times the forseen weight being put on it. Took awhile but i crunched the numbers and it will be more than sufficient.. :)..p.s. ur build is looking great

[dplaskett]

Nice a lava lamp! lol

[Scubasteve23]

haha, yep sure is... i think that thing is like 10 years+ old. i dont even know why its still here..haha..oh well its kinda cool i guess..LOL

[Scubasteve23]

ok, so i have made some progress this weekend on the tank. I have the tank in full of water and live rock.. skimmer is running powerheads in ,although im going to need more :( . carbon is in and all the plumbing is in and working great..totally quiet :) gotta love herbie overflows :P.... thanks Rod
well here are some pics of the progress
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/starting%20to%20get%20close/100_7599.jpg
i put pond liner in the stand because its going to get wet in there..haha
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adding the sand
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mixing 120 gallons of saltwater in a 20 gallon bin takes about 2.5 days to do it properly..haha..fyi
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skimmer running
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overflow line and emergency line
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the tank with rock in before aquascaping
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and then after aquascaping..hahaha
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My light hasnt came in yet so i hope it shows up soon..well thats all for now.. hope everyone is enjoying the pics

not allot of replies yet...what u guys want to see???

[Youngster Dan]

Looks pretty good so far, my apologies if I missed it but what are you goint to use for lighting on that bad boy?

[Scubasteve23]

i will be using a 48" aquamedic oceanlight dual 250W metal halide with dual T5HO actinics

[lastlight]

Really impressed with your overflow job. I know for a fact my skills decline to damn near zero when I have a flowing tube of silicone in my hand!

How do you plan to skin the stand? Are you doing a canopy I don't recall reading about that.

[Madreefer]

Really impressed with your overflow job. I know for a fact my skills decline to damn near zero when I have a flowing tube of silicone in my hand!


I thought the same thing. Good job. What is the Aquaclear Filter on the side of your sump for?

[Scubasteve23]

Really impressed with your overflow job. I know for a fact my skills decline to damn near zero when I have a flowing tube of silicone in my hand!

How do you plan to skin the stand? Are you doing a canopy I don't recall reading about that.

no canopy but the stand will be getting finished with oak panels and details with a granite inlayed top.. hopefully my shop will finish my panels this week or im gonna be pist..haha..they were due like 2 weeks ago..not so impressed with my guys at the moment..haha..and the granite that i originally went with kept breaking so i have chose another kind and hopefully i can harras the granite guys tomorrow and get it soon aswell... any more questions??..if so just ask :) thanks for the questions and replies..oh anyone have any koralia 4's or media reactors for sale that are willing to ship??

[Scubasteve23]

I thought the same thing. Good job. What is the Aquaclear Filter on the side of your sump for?

well because i havent been able to get any reactors quite yet im using the aquaclear filter for carbon at the moment..i cant wait to get some bio-pellets running and a proper carbon reactor aswell

[Madreefer]

If you don't have a refugium you can turn it in to one once you get a carbon reactor. They actually don't work too bad, a freind did that to his Aquaclear. Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9miXlQQ31v0

[Scubasteve23]

ya i have thought about that but i also dont have enought room once the doors get installed anyways..kinda messed up by making the stand so short... if god had given me longer legs this wouldnt have been the case.. :P

[Trabby]

Looking great!! What are your stocking plans?

[Scubasteve23]

Still not sure on the stocking plans...dont have a planned nailed down.. i have a bit of a fish wish list :P but for coral ill be taking it slow and learning by trial and error...haha best way to learn i find.. but i have some new photos for u all... a bit blurry but ill try to get some better pics soon i promise...here they are
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[Greenmaster]

I like the aquascape it gives lots of holes to hide in :D

[Scubasteve23]

ya its not bad, the new guy came over and helped me, thanks Justin.. best brother in-law ever...... now that i can see in it though i do want to make some passage ways through to the other side so the fish will be able to swim from both sides of the tank and still be viewed while still leaving ample hiding spaces, also want to make sure there are lots of ledges where coral can go.... god i cant wait for my new light haha..thanks for all the input..keep it coming.. its appreciated :)

[Scubasteve23]

on a side note...would anyone be interested in a directional book on building your own tank stand and canopy? im toying with the idea of writing one..and no i wont make the stands in the book short like mine :P just want to see if there is even an interest out there????

[The_new_guy]

on a side note...would anyone be interested in a directional book on building your own tank stand and canopy? im toying with the idea of writing one..and no i wont make the stands in the book short like mine :P just want to see if there is even an interest out there????
I think this is a great idea Steve. Write a book so Justin and I will have something to go off of incase you die hahahahahah
Oh and feel free to do different kinds of tanks/overflows/etc. Don't forget to do up directions for a corner tank :)

I think you should just do up an entire DIY book for Justin and I :) hahah

[Scubasteve23]

I think this is a great idea Steve. Write a book so Justin and I will have something to go off of incase you die hahahahahah
Oh and feel free to do different kinds of tanks/overflows/etc. Don't forget to do up directions for a corner tank :)

I think you should just do up an entire DIY book for Justin and I :) hahah


haha, ya well thats one person who would buy it..lol..now i just need a couple thousand more to make it worth it :P

[Scubasteve23]

Alright well there is fish and some starter coral in the tank now...thought i would show u guys some pics.. unfortunately some of the fish that entered the new tank have passed on... i have now had a clown, a cleaner wrasse, and my beautiful juvenile orange shoulder tang die. Live and learn i guess... but none the less thats life and here are some pics of the tank thus far... hope everyone enjoys
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my lill buddy Kermit the scooter blenny :P
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K.I.A. R.I.P.
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7630.jpg
oh and just for the heck of it.... this is what im using for my overflow to prevent anyone from going for a ride into the sump or getting stuck in the gate valve.... its a return for a pond but it fits perfectly in my overflow and the holes are to big and too many for it to clog up...perfect.. the only thing that might be able to get through would be one of my really tiny fish or maybe a shrimp....maybe
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7626.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7625.jpg

well thanks for checking it out...hope u all are enjoying so far

[Greenmaster]

Were your water parameters good? Do you know how the fish died?

[The_new_guy]

Jeez... those frags look good ;) you sister is amazing :)

[Scubasteve23]

Ok so...there has been some fatalities lately...the fire fish and another clown have passed on....but..i have new pics of the stand for you all..enjoy..

http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7668.jpg
finished oak hardwood for the trim
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7669.jpg
finished doors
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7670.jpg
columns
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7671.jpg
black mel for doors to hit eventually..lol..
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7672.jpg
right piece
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7673.jpg
left piece wit column
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7675.jpg
no trim
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7674.jpg
started the trim
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7676.jpg
all done trim..waiting for time to get the doors on now :P

and here are some quick pics of the new light and a fts
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7664.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7663.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7665.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7681.jpg
column detail shot :P
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7678.jpg
fts...top isnt on yet but it will be very cool i promise you..i picked a silvery dark black granite..its going to look killer

thats all for this update..let me know what you all think so far
Steve

[Greenmaster]

Looks much better then I would have patience to make. :thumb:

[Scubasteve23]

ok, so granite is here, just waiting on my boss to come actually instal it..lol... i will post pics asap...also the doors and all hardware are on,, i got a new reactor with bio pellets running now..um.. and now all the clowns have passed away unfortunetly.... thats all for now..

[Scubasteve23]

As promised her are some new pics of the tank all finished :), well kinda finished..haha

so here are my soft close hinges for the luxury of having them for 10 extra bucks..haha
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/finished/100_7687.jpg
here is the sump with the new bio pellets
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/finished/100_7689.jpg
skimmer pulling its weight i see :)
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/finished/100_7690.jpg
fresh installed granite
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/finished/100_7695.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/finished/100_7697.jpg
FTS
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/fish%20pics/finished/100_7698.jpg
thats all for now..i hope you all enjoy so far :)

[dankent]

Thats a fantastic job on the stand :) Looks good !

[Scubasteve23]

Thats a fantastic job on the stand :) Looks good !

thanks, it turned out pretty good i think :)

[reefcanada]

That stand is awsome, great job.

[Scubasteve23]

i just want to say thank you to everyone who has helped me along this journey and for anyone who wants to know how i have done things or has any questions just drop me a line..

steve

[viperfish]

Very nice work Steve! The attention to detail is quite impressive. I am looking forward to watching it mature.

[Scubasteve23]

Very nice work Steve! The attention to detail is quite impressive. I am looking forward to watching it mature.

thanks rod, i had allot of inspiration from you so the compliment coming from you is an honor

Thanks
Steve

[Scubasteve23]

Well, got a whole bunch of goodies this weekend and tomorrow i will be aquascaping and taking pictures of all my new treasures for all of you. Lots to come so stay tuned
Steve...oh and PS next medicine hat fish club meeting at Ernies..haha..but for real..it better be :P

[lobsterboy]

nice skin on the tank frame. I gotta get mine done proper :redface:

[Scubasteve23]

give me a call and ill hook ya up. We do Awesome wood work at my job and our prices are reasonable being that the stands all end up being custom.. mine was a bit more because i went with allot more hardwood then i could have gotten away with. All the trim could have been made with paneling and then veneer edge taped but i went big... haha.. thanks for looking
Steve

[AquaticFinatic]

Update required! Ernies might have to wait till the spring lol.

[Scubasteve23]

ok..time for a quip update...more corals and a couple new guys added ...let me know what you guys think so far :)..on with the pics :)

http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7850.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7849.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7846.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7844.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7843.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7842.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7841.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7840.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7839.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7838.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7837.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7836.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7835.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7834.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7833.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7831.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7830.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7829.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7827.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7826.jpg
FTS
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7825.jpg

and here are some pics from my recent trip to Vancouver and the VC aquarium..it was awesome
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7821.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7813.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7796.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7794.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/100_7784.jpg

thats all for now..hope that ties everyone over for a bit..this has been your monthly photo update..haha...new photos prob in a month or so
see u all soon

oh and if anyone needs or wants Frogspawn i have a friend who has a massive colony that would be willing to trade or sell some

[AquaticFinatic]

Hey Steve what is that shinny thing in the top of your tank in the last picture?

[Scubasteve23]

Hey Steve what is that shinny thing in the top of your tank in the last picture?

that is a moon light that mounts in the water... its actually really cool..it can go above or blow the water..i prefer it in the water though

[Scubasteve23]

Just a quick photo update for everyone following along..let me know what you think
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/watermellon.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/torch.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/nemo3.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/IMG_0598.jpg
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/nemo.jpg

[Rbacchiega]

Looking great Kevin....I like the b/w photos too!

[Scubasteve23]

well i dont know who kevin is, but..thanks for complementing these..haha

[Rbacchiega]

ooops, wrong scubasteve...ha ha my bad. In my defence, I am on tons of medication for strep throat....

[Scubasteve23]

for those who are following along or who just like to look at the pics..haha...ill be adding more this weekend

[abcha0s]

So what's Growing Ground Designs?

[Scubasteve23]

So what's Growing Ground Designs?

Its a ghost company that i created that i do my designs and photos under. In other words its a company thats legally not a company...

[Scubasteve23]

This has got to be my fav tank shot so far
http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/scubasteve23/IMG_0598.jpg

[Mrfish55]

Tank is coming along nice, great job on the cabinet.

[Scubasteve23]

Tank is coming along nice, great job on the cabinet.

Thanks, Ill try and get some new pictures today after a water change and i clean the glass