Fish's new tank project

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by woodcarver

We are going to be on Koh Samui for four weeks over Christmas ,hope to see some colourful fish

I was in Koh Samui for a week and Koh Tao for just over a week in March - for diving and fish definately take in Koh Tao while you are there - it is absolutely beautiful and apparently some of the best diving in SE Asia - I got my PADI certification there. Personally I liked the laid back atmosphere of Koh Tao better that Samui but either way it is only a couple hour ferry ride away.

[woodcarver]

Sorry Chad, Don't mean to make this a Thailand thread But just had to say thanks for the info. We have never been before but always get positive comments from those who have, like Drew ( makes us confident we have made the right choice ) Thanks Ruth , we will take your advice and visit Koh Tao as you suggest .And just think I can look forward to getting back and starting my cube ( always assuming Chad has prepared the way !!)
.......................Dave

[Fish]

Here is a photo of the new sump that I got from Paul today:





The baffles are a little low so I am planning on raising them up by about three inches or so, just to get a little more capacity in the sump.


Next I will post some pics of the metal stand I got as well.

- Chad

[midgetwaiter]

Hey Chad,

I've got a question for you, where did you get the lamp you refit the MH into for your old tank? I saw it over at Paul's place and I really like it. I haven't been able to find one like it.

[Fish]

Hi,
Really that lamp was a lucky find at Staples, but I've heard of other people having difficulties finding it. I think it will only get harder too because desk lamps all seem to be going fluorescent and LED and are built out of plastic that wont withstand the heat of a halide.
You best shot is looking for a "drafting lamp" with a double ended halogen bulb. They are made of metal and are the perfect size for a 70w halide reflector. Best of luck,

- Chad

[Fish]

Here is a shot of my stand:






I plan on sanding the rust off of it and repainting it black along with the wood pieces. I have small kids so I need to enclose the sides, but I am working on a visually pleasing (of course) way of doing that.

As you can see, this project requires more than just building the tank. I need to do a major cleanup on my unfinished basement and also run some electrical lines for power.

- Chad

[JOSH]

what tank dimensions are you going with?