Ginu's 120gallon journey

[Ginu]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Hey Chris, as long as you're happy with it is all that matters

But for what it's worth, it's not the vertical support I was referring to, but rather the load on the horizontal

And BTW, my flimsy stand does have center uprights
The tank is warrantied for life on their stand so it suits me fine and is why I bought it instead of building one

Keep those pics comin'

Yup i know it has centre uprights, but that's not to sustain the tank, its resting on a middle thin plywood glued to the front and back of the tank
I took mine out over a year ago and never even glued the top plywood back.

There is one thing I could have done better and that's to make the top out of 2x6 however is not entirely needed.

The reason why I made my own stand is to have it overbuild and without a center brace; now of I had a fishroom like yours, I would not care

[Ginu]

Originally Posted by kien

nice WTB rocket-v saddle.

Love those saddles I have two on my bikes and have a spare as well . I've just replaced one of the older ones too, was extremely comfy and miss it

[Aquattro]

Just to add comment on the stand, when I first looked at the pic, I was shocked at how much wood you used!! That thing will hold a truck. With a tank in the bed. Full of rock. And lead. lol

I used mahogany plywood to skin mine, it was the cheapest finished ply I could get. Easy to work with, sands and paints well. I skinned across the front of mine then made doors to insert into the opening. Really easy, and I'm one that should take wood working classes!

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Ginu

its resting on a middle thin plywood glued to the front and back of the tank

No plywood here

[Ginu]

Haven't had the time to do much, but got the tank @home. I still have to get around to finishing the stand and I'm struggling

Ride home from the depot station


And on the stand:


And side, just got my bulkheads so I will be plumbing over the weekend

[gregzz4]

What are you struggling with ?

[reefwars]

Looking good buddy keep the pictures coming

Can't wait to see what you do with it all

[kien]

Originally Posted by Ginu

Love those saddles I have two on my bikes and have a spare as well . I've just replaced one of the older ones too, was extremely comfy and miss it

My all-time favourite saddle as well! SOOO comfy!

Anyway, back to the tank! That thing looks KIT! I see that Dora is pretty excited about it too!

[Ginu]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

What are you struggling with ?

Oh boy.. too many things, first is having a 2 year old wanting everything is a problem...so working on the tank during the day is out of the question.

I typically have to wait until he goes to bed so I can do a little work, however that involves hammering which makes it difficult as I don't want neighbors complaining, not to mention my inlaws...

On a side note, the plumbing is done, just need to finish the stand (ordered doors which arrive within 10 business days) and have to stain or paint the stand, haven't decided which route to go yet; and finally it will get salty.

I'm also trying to decide if i should rinse the sand before putting in the tank... I have 60lb of tropic eden minifkales and 30lb of tropic eden reefflakes and debating on this matter.
Also I have to make my rock structures which involves fijicrate and the rock is been in a can for 3+ months.

[Ginu]

Well almost ready to get it wet.

Had to take a break as I threw my back out and it made it difficult to work on the stand.

However, I almost finished the stand, just have to fill in holes and sand it down then either stain or paint it (haven't decided yet, whats better to use?). Doors should arrive either tomorrow or Monday; I opted to buy the doors from IKEA as they have lifetime warranty and i don't have to mess around trying to make doors.

Got the main plumbing done, still have to plumb in the ZeoVit Vibe reactor.

Have to add the sand, but not sure if I should rinse it. I am using Tropic Eden miniflakes and Tropic eden reef flakes 2:1 for a total of 90lb

I've decided to get a new skimmer so I'm trying to get a BK 180mini and get rid of the Vertex Omega 150. I was entertaining the idea of a lifereef skimmer but cant work myself up to spending 600$ on a lifereef skimmer (if I find a cheap used one, I'll jump on it) to see what works best.
This weekend I will connect the Tunze ATO as well.
Got the dosers in place as well, just need the add the sand, rock and cylce the tank.

Sorry for the bad pics, don't feel like bringing up the DSLR just yet.