Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

[subman]

Originally Posted by fishytime

I would have to have a screen or something....Im a nervous Nelly about my tank tho....I wont even go anywhere near it if I have pumped gas......

I would be in for a pool/poker night if you would have me

Sorry Doug I missed your post, always happy to have you over. As soon as your an E-towner! lol

I just finished moving my current tank about 10 ft away. I feel like we just moved houses!! Moving tanks sucks! tank looks like garbage and all my nice corals are chilling in jr's tank nice and safe till its time to move back to the new home.

I think I need to steam clean the carpet before I start moving the big boy into its permanent home.

[subman]

Just a quick update, Ive been working on getting the stand done. Would have been done sooner but the NHL playoffs have been a lottle distracting!!

Here are some pics:

I covered the bottom plywood with a sheet of melamine so its not pressure treated plywood directly on the carpet.



All the internal sides of the wood has been painted with an oilbased primer and then multiple coats of a latex kitchen and bath paint.



I've also been working on the controller box..



Still some more mounting to do in there including the vortech controllers.

[reefgirl189]

Wow! Very nice! Look very professional.

[The Codfather]

Hey Jason, slow down. You're making my build look bad(if thats possible). Let me know if you need a hand with anything, everything looks good.
Bob

[gregzz4]

Nice work
Your controller box has me thinking how exposed my sump panel is. Time for some brainstorming

[subman]

Originally Posted by The Codfather

Hey Jason, slow down. You're making my build look bad(if thats possible). Let me know if you need a hand with anything, everything looks good.
Bob

It's almost plumbing time....I may take you up on that!

Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Wow! Very nice! Look very professional.

Thanks I've used the camera to hide the mistakes lol

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Nice work
Your controller box has me thinking how exposed my sump panel is. Time for some brainstorming

I really wanted everything under the stand but was afaid of the splashing. I already replaced the motherboard on this profilux and I don't want to do it again.

[subman]

Well today was a big day! Chris was amazing enough to come over with a set of suction cups and help me lift the monster onto the stand.







I can't say enough good things about Chris (lapdog2011) he offers to help lift a 500lb tank on his day off, because he wants to see me happy with my purchase! Unbelievable service and a great person.