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Slyguys 6ft shallow reef build!
So since this is my first decent size tank and it is taking a little more work and planning then I prepared for I decided I may as well do a build thread so I can go look at it down the road and see my progress. Tank is 6'x18"x18" and I will be running a halide /T5 combo. Just need to figure out how I'm going to go about doing that.
I decided that I want to put my tank in a new location that is a little more suitable for a 6ft. But that required me to tear out an existing desk that was in that spot. Thanks Ryanerickson for helping me with this part. . After puttying and sanding I got to work painting. I found a stand for my tank but it wasn't in the best shape so Tyler and I stripped it down and made some changes, but it isn't finished yet, so I will post pics soon. Tank is currently being drilled and the stand should be done this week. I'm hoping to have water in it by next weekend. More pics to come Last edited by Slyguy00; 06-28-2015 at 05:43 PM. |
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Cool look forward to seeing your progress
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150 gallon reef mostly softies/lps. 50 gal sump with bubble magnus skimmer/ Led fuge light/refugium/ 1200 return and tunze powerheads. Dual pharoah main tank led.4 pump dosser. 550 gallon stingray tank water drip system 150 bowfront. 75 turtle tank, many others |
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Drain holes drilled
uploadfromtaptalk1435975145184.jpg Return hole drilled uploadfromtaptalk1435975160463.jpg Overflow box being assembled uploadfromtaptalk1435975227754.jpg My drilling setup (its expensive but drills perfect holes) uploadfromtaptalk1435975261143.jpg Close-up of hole
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Guide to building super awesome rock structures / my tank journal http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=116410 |
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Looks pro Tyler. Can't wait to get this thing going.
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Looking good nice work Tyler like the drilling rig.
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Looking good Nick can hardly wait to see the finished set up, sounds like you had some good help.
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Hey! I never "LEFT" the hobby, just doing fresh water now. Which is still listed as part of Canreef if I'm not mistaken. |
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Thanks laurie! Iv made some progress in the last few days. Iv finally got it plumbed and filled it with water and added my sand. I just need to hang my light and put doors on the stand. Tommorow i will be adding some rock and playing around with rock scapes. I put the lights on top of my tank just to see how it looked so its a little close to the water right now. Im also only running 3 of the 5 bulbs.
Still have lots to do in the sump area but at least its running right now. Will have more updates soon. |
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Ooo that looks super cool, very nicely done Nick!
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