I think most of us seen that tank at Concepts!

But I have to ask, just because it's me :biggrin: I see a Miller Mig welder in the pic of the stand build & just have to know......why wood & not metal for the stand?

Can't wait to see more!!!

Honestly it was cheaper to build out of wood, most likely going to weld the stands for the other six aquariums :wink:

Sorry if I missed it but what sort of coral will be occupying the coral flat?















Cmoonnnnnnnnn ALL zoanthids!!!

Going to be mainly SPS in this one; planning on another coral flat for LPS and one for softies.

Ah I see, for me metal is cheap the wood being in the industry & able to get whole sale pricing.

:pop2::pop2:

Yes I bet you get a fantastic deal on metal man.

Quick update,

Some goodies arrived a while ago and I've only just now had the time to get at it.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1021.jpg

Excellent packaging

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1022.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1025.jpg

Few plumbing supplies
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1026.jpg

RODI
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1028.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1030.jpg

Sump room still needed a little love
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1035.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1047.jpg

Finished up all the plumbing ( 24hrs ago ) decided to have run a little water though the system and pressure test some fittings.
** no leaks **
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1050.jpg

I am going to change the way the skimmer draws water from the sump tomorrow, I forgot a coupler as I am going to draw from the other side of the sump... however still could not help myself to test things out :twised:

Got the water system all hooked up, works like a charm, trying to source two blu drums, have a couple of float switches and JG bulkheads on the way.
still have not decided what to use for an ATO.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1051.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1049.jpg

Test run with creek water

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1052.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1053.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1055.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1058.jpg
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...s/IMG_1059.jpg

Those black pipes...are they ABS instead of PVC? There is a running debate as to whether there is bad leaching from ABS...Google it and check it out for yourself.

There is a mix of both, I've had no problems in the past; however I do share your interest in the subject, thank you for sharing :wink: