Grizz's 116 gal FOWLR rebuild - 90% done but up & running

[The Grizz]

Picked up a sweet shaped 116 gal tank awhile back from Mike (fishyfishy). It really needed to be re-sealed, there are no holes or overflow.

I decided after I peeled out all the internal corner beads that it just needs to be totally dismantled. So away I went, was able to slide a razor blade down each corner between the glass pains separating each corner. Removed all the remaining silicone and cleaned the glass.

Decided to go with black silicone on this build, thanks to Concept Aquariums for hooking me up with it.

Here is what it looked like to start.



Going to build an overflow box on the back in order to keep the volume the same. Going to euro brace it as well, not sure if I will go one piece as it will depend on the cost.

More pics to follow soon.

[xblade]

That does look pretty cool Greg.
What are the dimensions? Looks like a tall cube

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by xblade

That does look pretty cool Greg.
What are the dimensions? Looks like a tall cube

36"L x 24"D x 30.5"T also got a 90 gal from Mike that is just about the same dimensions except it is 18"D.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

that is an odd looking tank.
maybe place one large i mean large sps with maybe all gobies living in it.

[xblade]

Pics can be so decieving....Sure it will look great when its all done..
A 1 piece euro would look sweet on that guy.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by elias

that is an odd looking tank.
maybe place one large i mean large sps with maybe all gobies living in it.

Already have all the residents that will be re-homed into it once done.

Niger Trigger
Picasso Trigger
Fox Face Rabbit
Scribbled Rabbit
Maroon Clown
Fussy Dwarf Lion
Pink Face Wrasse
Chocolate Star
Red Knob Star
Green Sea Serpant Star

And the wife want another Snowflake Eel

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by xblade

Pics can be so decieving....Sure it will look great when its all done..
A 1 piece euro would look sweet on that guy.

It was not a good pic, the marine apprentice took it with his iPhone and I didn't think to take one before I had one side already apart.

[rzadun]

I did the same type of rebuild once. It works very well. A one peice eurp brace is Ok but expensive. I would love to come over and see your tank one day soon.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by rzadun

I did the same type of rebuild once. It works very well. A one peice eurp brace is Ok but expensive. I would love to come over and see your tank one day soon.

I am hoping to cut the euro myself so it will cut down the cost. My tanks are not much to look at just a bunch of LPS, Softies and zoas but you are more then welcome to come for a visit.

[The Grizz]

Not much in the way of progress on the tank yet have been pre-occupied but I do have it back together and cleaned for a pic. Have to try to cut a notch for the OF and I am sure it will not be pretty so I will have to hide it well.



I have all the pieces cut for the OF box finally just have to assemble & install.