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Forum: Tank Journal 02-28-2016, 01:19 AM
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Posted By Fishy!
I brought the tank down to mock up on the stand...

I brought the tank down to mock up on the stand so I can do some measurements for the panels I will build to close in the stand. Once I'm done measuring it will be going back up the stairs to the...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-26-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
The sump and stand have arrived! Here's a quick...

The sump and stand have arrived! Here's a quick sneak peak. More to come!
http://i.imgur.com/EozjKdd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LyUo2gX.jpg?1
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
I don't know what I was thinking when I typed...

I don't know what I was thinking when I typed this but I meant diatoms.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2016, 01:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Well I picked up a Rodi unit today from a local...

Well I picked up a Rodi unit today from a local reefer who shut his tank down. I am very happy not to have to lug water from the grocery store anymore!

http://i.imgur.com/R1GKNeS.jpg?1

It came...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2016, 12:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Thanks Alex! They fit perfectly. Can't wait to...

Thanks Alex! They fit perfectly. Can't wait to get all these parts together and get these tanks wet.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Well here's where I'm at with this build: We...

Well here's where I'm at with this build:
We took a trip out to Edmonton on Thursday to watch the leafs play the oilers. On Friday we spent the morning and afternoon at the west Edmonton mall before...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-15-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Well our trip to Alberta is coming to a close....

Well our trip to Alberta is coming to a close. Here is a quick sneak peek at the goodies coming home. Unfortunately short a stand, but it will be shipped soon. Details to follow. ...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Does anyone have any experience with the he coral...

Does anyone have any experience with the he coral box skimmers? I have been reading good reviews on them, and am considering either a Dc300 or Dc500. They are almost the exact price of the BM Curve...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-20-2016, 02:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Yes they have been great to deal with so far. No...

Yes they have been great to deal with so far. No matter what my mind dreams up or changes I make the answer is always "no problem"
We were headed up to Edmonton that weekend for a hockey game before...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-20-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Felt like i had to show this off, since i have a...

Felt like i had to show this off, since i have a tank journal now, i might as well do it here.
Top picture is from the day i moved my 15gal into my 20 Long. This monti cap broke in half during...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-19-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
I sent the request in for tooling the silicone....

I sent the request in for tooling the silicone. Felt kinda awkward asking him not to finger my silicone lol

Ya I get a whopping 11mpg on the highway with that beast. If I'm pulling a skid steer I...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-19-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Well, got a couple of changes coming down the...

Well, got a couple of changes coming down the pipe right now. Priced the stand out through Matt. It's a total no brainer to do it through him, price wise. It throws a bit of a wrench into our plans...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-18-2016, 02:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
This is where I figured I would be at. $80ish...

This is where I figured I would be at. $80ish materials and double it for the labour. Steel prices are low right now too I think. I think my guy is out to lunch, which is odd, since he is usually...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Just read through your thread. I will defineately...

Just read through your thread. I will defineately be tagging along. Nice to see another awesome concept tank.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
It's coming to that. I have to do this in small...

It's coming to that. I have to do this in small increments as to avoid suspicion. She would take the tank in the divorce just to spite me, if she saw the total on it. Haha
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Great. Thanks for the info. I thought that...

Great. Thanks for the info. I thought that sounded high. I never even thought of asking matt or Dave if they had someone that made stands. I just sent off an email. At this rate I will be driving my...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
This was my intention. I am a carpenter by trade,...

This was my intention. I am a carpenter by trade, it shouldn't be much of a challenge to build.


This has been my fear all along, and I have been meaning to message Matt to get the distance from...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Ok, after some digging this is what I have come...

Ok, after some digging this is what I have come up with.
If I were to get my hands on a 37 gallon tank: 30x12x22
If it were filled to 30x12x21 = 32.7 gallons
If I have a running height of 10"...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Nothing special. Laminate that should prob be...

Nothing special. Laminate that should prob be replaced. It's in the basement. If it overflows every time the power goes out, that kinda a big deal tho.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
The problem I see here is that the total stand...

The problem I see here is that the total stand dims is going to be 22" deep. I then have to accommodate for the material to make the stands structure which is likely 4.5". That only leaves me with...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Thanks Myka This will definitely take a pad of...

Thanks Myka
This will definitely take a pad of paper and some time to figure out. The frag tank also throws another level of complexity to the equations. Any idea where a guy can find a chart with...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Good point. I had not thought of it like this. I...

Good point. I had not thought of it like this. I was hoping to have a net 600 gph going through the sump. I guess it's just a matter of aesthetics for me. Where would I place a single return on a...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Thanks Myka! I am quite excited for this new...

Thanks Myka! I am quite excited for this new addition.


A single return for the display or frag tank? What is the advantage of having only one return? I will be using a dc return pump so i can...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-17-2016, 01:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,238
Posted By Fishy!
Fishy!'s Long and Low 60ish Gallon

Well, on Boxing Day I ordered my Christmas present from my wife, a new custom tank upgrade from a builder about 8 hours away. When in the process of ordering I decided that it would be beneficial...
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