144G Half Circle Mixed Reef - Page 2

MikeP · #11 11-09-2009, 04:42 PM

Looks great! Can't wait to see it all filled up and aquascaped. Did it come with a step ladder so you can reach the bottom

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I knew you would upgrade and it sure looks like you've made a nice choice.

Carmen · #12 11-09-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks!

Leah I am just trying to figure out the largest sump that will work for the space in the stand. Kinda tough to deal with the curved stand and the curved doors so I am VERY limited for width of the sump. Looks like about 12.5-13" and not sure on length yet??? Going to make a cardboard replica today to see what I can get away with.
I am using an external pump and possibly an external skimmer so that does help. Want to be sure to incorporate a proper fuge this time as I was unable to do so with the 72G. Made a makeshift with eggcrate.

And Mike - It didn't come with a step ladder but I have one that I am sure will be a permanent fixture beside the tank!

lastlight · #13 11-09-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmen

It didn't come with a step ladder but I have one that I am sure will be a permanent fixture beside the tank!

Even us tall guys use them don't feel bad! I found a nice advantage to offset the fact that I lost an extra 7" of my livingroom to an external overflow was the ability to store my ladder behind my tank. My wife didn't exactly see the tradeoff as equal however.

Lance · #14 11-09-2009, 07:34 PM

Carmen that baby is going to look sweet! Your 72g is outstanding and I can't wait to see what you can do with this big guy.

Carmen · #15 11-09-2009, 09:02 PM

Thanks Lance!

Brett that is a fantastic idea! Great storage space for the ladder!

Carmen · #16 11-13-2009, 04:26 PM

Not too much to update yet but things are in the works...

Ordered my new custom sump from Kevin at RedCoral yesterday along with my brand new Vertex Insump 180! Whohooo! Didn't plan on ordering a new skimmer but things just worked out this way. Easier to plan the sump around the skimmer now. Kinda excited! Special thanks to Doug for helping me figure out the best way to work this set-up, plumbing and sump! Much Appreciated!

Sump will be 40" long by 12.5" wide by 18" High with a
10" Fuge incorporated! Yay since I never had a proper fuge in the 72G. Wish I could computer draw one of those schematics but that's beyond my technical abilities!

fishytime · #17 11-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Your welcome Girly....hopefully we can get this thing running for you so you can get your tank back.....now that Ive seen the tank in person Im positive its gonna be "da bomb"....I think you made the right decision about the skimmer....no chance of flooding and opens up more room in the stand....

Boomboy · #18 11-14-2009, 05:13 PM

this is going to be sweet. ahh the custom sump makes everything so much easier. now hurry up and put some of that wet water in there so the fishies can swim around.

chris121277 · #19 11-15-2009, 11:06 PM

That is a very cool tank.....I'd love to do a 1/2 round like that. Any plans for the rock work?

Carmen · #20 11-16-2009, 12:05 AM

Thanks guys!
I would LOVE to have it full of water!! Just waiting for the sump and then we can get moving. Hopefully this week sometime.
Aquascaping will be fun! Not sure exactly what I will end up with - that's what makes it so fun! Would like lots of caves, overhangs and try to not crowd it up too much. Would like to leave some sand showing since I lacked that in the 72G - just no space in there. Also would like to try not pile on the back wall and leave some swim around the back space. Haven't planned on using PVC or anything but we shall see. May be abit complicated since half of my rock is at my Mom's in the 72G. May need to raid that tank for a few key pieces and do some switching around in the end...

Carmen