170 glns reef to be setup photos added 03.25.2010

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

well tomorrow i will be picking up my tank and a metal stand, with some plumbing.
dimension are 72*21*27 herbie overflow.
its going in my basement living room in-wall. lots of work to be done.
building a separation wall, running water line,running drain line and some electrical work.
lots of fun
i will be needing some of you to help me come up with some great

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

1st photo ofthe tank
2nd space where the tank will go
3rd wall panelling off ready for cement texture tomorrow.

question for all of you, looking at the 3rd photo.
from the beam to the wall i have apox 6 feet, from wall to wall i have 18 feet but 13 feet open.
the tank will be a window under beam.
should i close the wall from end to end or make a 90 degree aprox at the end of the tank.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

well the wall is up the tank is in place and its time for plumbing.

[chris88]

Can't wait to see it with some water in it.

[mseepman]

Looking good! Another nice in-wall build.

[hillegom]

Comming along. You going to put moulding around the tank? Like a picture frame?

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by hillegom

Comming along. You going to put moulding around the tank? Like a picture frame?

no frame as the wall is stone grey texture, i will have more updated photos tomorrow.