lastlight's 404

[lastlight]

Thanks Paul I like what you did there. Are you saying that's not ideal and I might *want* to change the rockwork up or...?

Here's the damage this evening. I'm outta green tape and the tank got pushed out from the wall an extra six inches. Dang hefty maintenance guy was already complaining it was a bit tight.

[dave_C]

Hay brett you should come by the shop sometime, I had a vendor drop off a simple off what they can do with a water jet cutter. I am think I can get a one piece eruo brace for this build with out breaking the bank Lol when I get a chance I will post a picture for you on sat when I am back in the office.

Thanks Dave

[fishoholic]

Have to say I'm a bit jealous, love the size of this tank, it's going to be pretty sweet when it's all set up and running

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by conceptaquariums

Hay brett you should come by the shop sometime, I had a vendor drop off a simple off what they can do with a water jet cutter. I am think I can get a one piece eruo brace for this build with out breaking the bank Lol when I get a chance I will post a picture for you on sat when I am back in the office.

Thanks Dave

Think the wife will let me stop by again? Last time she lost me for a couple hours lol!

Originally Posted by fishoholic

Have to say I'm a bit jealous, love the size of this tank, it's going to be pretty sweet when it's all set up and running

Jealous?! You've got like 600 gallons+ to your name! But yeah I am so stoked. Not sure when she'll get all wet but I am so looking forward to seeing this thing come to life!

Here's my newest addition to the 404 family. This things eats babies it's so mean.

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Think the wife will let me stop by again? Last time she lost me for a couple hours lol!



Jealous?! You've got like 600 gallons+ to your name! But yeah I am so stoked. Not sure when she'll get all wet but I am so looking forward to seeing this thing come to life!

Here's my newest addition to the 404 family. This things eats babies it's so mean.

ya oh so your stuff is mean is it OH I see how it is ...


I don't Like you anymore Brett. hmmmmmmmmm

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Thanks Paul I like what you did there. Are you saying that's not ideal and I might *want* to change the rockwork up or...?

Not saying it isn't ideal, I just wanted to show you where I would drill given the drawing you posted, the flow, where possible should move as much water as possible to pull in water from the surrounding area and hopefully gain momentum, burying C/L feeds in two of the islands will help as well.

Placing the bulkheads just inside the edge of the aquascaping goes a long way to hiding all hardware in the tank,the C/L feeds will not be seen at all, sometimes a return really needs to be at a certain place to get optimum flow and in that case you need to disguise it with small pieces of rock and or shells.

There are ideal scenarios for getting the maximum blast for the buck and getting excellent flow, but this isn't a frag tank you are building, this is your tank and your aquascaping done to your design, it's up to me to figure out the best way to get the flow in the tank that you want.

Paul


now off to bed I tee off in 4 1/2 hours

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Jealous?! You've got like 600 gallons+ to your name! But yeah I am so stoked. Not sure when she'll get all wet but I am so looking forward to seeing this thing come to life!

My whole system is over 600g but the main displays are just standard 230g tanks. I would love to have a much longer/wider/shorter tank. Hummmmmm maybe it is time for a new house with a very large basement Now I just need the money for it!

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

My whole system is over 600g but the main displays are just standard 230g tanks. I would love to have a much longer/wider/shorter tank. Hummmmmm maybe it is time for a new house with a very large basement Now I just need the money for it!

Well first off get Doug to move up 2 x incomes and BAM you have a bigger house.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by lastlight

So I guess expect to see a tank in roughly 2-3 months as I am going to give this new low iron glass a shot. Looks very promising from what I do know about it so I guess we'll see!

That glass does look really clear and cool can't wait to see how it turns out.

Originally Posted by fishytime

3 months!!!! cmon man, we cant wait that long!

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