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Forum: Marine Fish 12-16-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,241
Posted By BackPackHunter
The size of the QT tank should reflect on the...

The size of the QT tank should reflect on the size of the display tank, and the fish you intend on QT,to keep stress low



my display is going to be 6'x3'x3'
so in the QT tank will be holding...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-16-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,241
Posted By BackPackHunter
When I finally get my tank set up, I'm going to...

When I finally get my tank set up, I'm going to set up a 75g or 90g QT tank
always running, its going to have 2 dividers, that are removable,
(going to silicone 1/2" acrylic strips in the aquarium...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-16-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By BackPackHunter
I do see the point your making but.... I'm...

I do see the point your making but....

I'm using the overflows for structure, to build the "mountains" and this will give the tank a figure 8 feel, so there kinda apart of the aquascaping...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-16-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By BackPackHunter
thanks for making the pics better WarDog

thanks for making the pics better WarDog
Forum: Marine Fish 12-16-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By BackPackHunter
yes its a lot of work, but the new house just fit...

yes its a lot of work, but the new house just fit us so nice
did look at houses with unfinished basements, but it was just way to much work to finish a full basement, everything is finished in the...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-16-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By BackPackHunter
Help with New Tank Ideas

So I hope to be putting in a new tank, after a very long brake from the hobby. I have to move a furnace, hot water tank, and electrical panel, and level part
of the floor, and the room needs to be...
Forum: fijireefrock.com 12-13-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 286,043
Posted By BackPackHunter
Why are you raising the new tank a few inches?...

Why are you raising the new tank a few inches? Whats the height to the bottom of the new build?
Better viewing, more sump room?
Forum: Tank Journal 12-11-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 166,931
Posted By BackPackHunter
Last night was the first night shift in a few...

Last night was the first night shift in a few weeks, some of that post doesn't make sense and I'm still up
I thought it stopped in August ...lol
But the post I look at was Dec 9 not Aug 12 lol...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
I can get a little discount but I'm sure you get...

I can get a little discount but I'm sure you get a better one.
I just read your 300 g. Thread, do I have to wait till next season like with a tv show? I'm left hanging , are the cubes in place? Is...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-11-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 166,931
Posted By BackPackHunter
And the thread just stops ? I've been reading...

And the thread just stops ?
I've been reading this every second I had a chance sense 10 pm
(I'm @ work, not that slow of a reader)
It's like reading a good book n finding out someone rip out the...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
That's a good idea, I had a different design in...

That's a good idea, I had a different design in my head, and thought that there would be a lot of stress on the joints, and sag .
I was thinking to cheep n using less HSS in my head,
That's how I...
Forum: Polls 12-11-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,983
Posted By BackPackHunter
I've been out of the hobby for over 4 years...

I've been out of the hobby for over 4 years now...
I love corals, but I really miss the fish, how they come to the front when you walk into the room, I like that each and every fish has it's own...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
Will do, Thanks The modular might b a...

Will do,
Thanks

The modular might b a good idea, I know the wife would be scared of me burning down the house welding in the basement ,
I was just going to send her to the spa or something...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
Really? I can't even get the glass for a 1000,...

Really?
I can't even get the glass for a 1000, not even thinking about drilling or over flows....

I forgot to measure on my last walk through of the house but I don't think the tank will fit in...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 02:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
I'm not worried about abuse on the acrylic ...

I'm not worried about abuse on the acrylic
There won't be anyone touching it, only worried about the fish rubbing on it and scratching it that way,
ie... Triggers scales n tang barbs

I don't...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
I priced out the acrylic (1") and it would be...

I priced out the acrylic (1") and it would be around 3k for the sheets if I did all the work myself.
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
I've had a 3x3x3 and know the fun of working in...

I've had a 3x3x3 and know the fun of working in the tank
I would have a hot shower, then get into it.
I just put on swimming goggles n hold my breath
The corals will be higher up in to the rock...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,730
Posted By BackPackHunter
Acrylic vs Glass

Hi everyone
I'm very glad I signed up at the plaining stages of my aquarium
I've been reading lots of threads which brought up some very good points to think about.
I'm toying with the idea of...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,355
Posted By BackPackHunter
wow! what a desert ram! with that 1 pic, im...

wow! what a desert ram!
with that 1 pic, im guessing its close to grossing 190"
he looks like a old timer, very hard to count rings but over 10?

the grand slam is on the list, but it will be a...
Forum: Reef 12-09-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,355
Posted By BackPackHunter
Wink With just emptying my back account for the house,...

With just emptying my back account for the house, and the wife wanting new stuff, finishing the garage n mechanical room, and the list of changes the wife has for the house, it will be awhile before...
Forum: Reef 12-09-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,355
Posted By BackPackHunter
I still do it part time, I run a friends extra...

I still do it part time, I run a friends extra truck when I want a little cash
But my oil job pays the same n is more steady
And I'm not keen on breathing in that much smoke 24/7
Forum: Reef 12-09-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,355
Posted By BackPackHunter
8 feet was the plain but I have a support pillar...

8 feet was the plain but I have a support pillar there so 6 is max
It's going to be built in....
I move in at the end of Feb, then there a lot of work to get the space ready
Move the furnace,...
Forum: Reef 12-09-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,355
Posted By BackPackHunter
New member

Hey everyone, I'm tony
I've been out of the hobby for about 4 years.
But I just bought a new house and I'm going to
Put in a 6 x 3 x 3 salt water tank. And thought it
Would be a good idea to...
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