Tank Journal Archive

Weinie · Dec 6, 2013

Bought the tank a few months ago, for $50 dollars!
This is what it looked like at the start (I'm unable to post pictures or links, so this will do for now.
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The top right corner of the tank had disconnected completely from the front of the glass.
Two braces had disconnected also, and the third one had half disconnected.

After getting the tank home and a little bit of a clean up!
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Agent M · Dec 7, 2013

Get that post count up @Weinie ! And :welcome
We want to see more of this:

Weinie · Dec 8, 2013

So, we had a bit of an issue with the housing where we were.... so, we left there as quick as we could.
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Had to move back to parents for the mean time, tank is now under the parents garage -__- Not happy, but its a roof over my head. ANYWAY!
Tank's had the end ripped off, spent a solid 2-3 days perfecting the glass, I wanted to make sure it was mirrored finish.
Braces were also removed.... painfully and EXTREMELY slowly... tried a razor blade, was taking too long.
Tried fishing line, though that was too weak, went out to grab some braided steel wire though... badass!
Had all three braces removed within 2 hours, about 3 or so hours after that, cleaned and polished the braces, and had them siliconed back on the next day (Clamped on, to ensure it wasn't going to move)

holly · Dec 8, 2013

:welcome

Sam Parker · Dec 9, 2013

Welcome! Whats the plans for the tank? Looks to be about a 5x2x2? Is this your first Marine?

Weinie · Dec 9, 2013

Sam Parker said:
Welcome! Whats the plans for the tank? Looks to be about a 5x2x2? Is this your first Marine?

6x2.5x2.5 just over 1000l
With sump I think it's about 1200 - 1300?
Yeah, first marine tank! Just went out and picked up two secondhand Aqua One G220 skimmers (Which work... as opposed to my currently non-functional Reef Octopus)
Plan is to get this sucker running!! I still need to put baffles into the sump, build a stand, build the lighting and organize flow pumps... and the 100 kilo's of live rock...
Then once it's all ready, it'll have soft and hard corals, unsure as to what specific fish I'd like though.

Weinie · Dec 9, 2013

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Can anyone help me identify my RO skimmer?
It was used in the past on the tank I'm rebuilding now.
I'm looking to repair it.

Weinie · Dec 11, 2013

Haven't done much last few days, picked up two Aqua One G220 skimmers for $60 dollars the other day.
so I'll be able to get this bad boy up and running as soon as I build the stand and get the tank re-sealed.

I have decided on MGP15 for the stand, with a similar design to bit DOT ly/18Bs12Y.
As long as it's lighter! :P

leodb89 · Dec 12, 2013

:welcome

as soon as you get that post count up lets get those pics added to the thread :)

looking forward to seeing this one, if you need any help just feel free to ask the community we have amazing people on here and the most helpful :)

Weinie · Dec 12, 2013

leodb89 said:
:welcome

as soon as you get that post count up lets get those pics added to the thread :)

looking forward to seeing this one, if you need any help just feel free to ask the community we have amazing people on here and the most helpful :)

Thanks! I'm stoked to get those pics up!
I just need help supplying the MGP15, any ideas?

leodb89 · Dec 12, 2013

im not too sure what that is?

Weinie · Dec 12, 2013

Apologies, MGP15 is Machine Graded Pine 15
Basically it's (From my research) some of the strongest pine out there, seeing as this stand needs to support ~1200kg of water/tank/rock/sump etc I'm aiming for the toughest strongest pine I can and MGP15 is comparable to hardwood with less weight!

Edit: Just going to change this, so I can somewhat get opinions on screw types for the stand too.
Aiming for Stainless Steel Decking Screws and wood glue, (Classic glue'n'screw) I might as well over-build the stand and guarantee that it will never fail than under-build and run the risk of issues arising in the future.

mscott · Dec 12, 2013

I used f7 on previous stands and i liked it so much more, i used MPG15 here and it just cracked on almost every single screw

Weinie · Dec 12, 2013

mscott said:
I used f7 on previous stands and i liked it so much more, i used MPG15 here and it just cracked on almost every single screw

Really?
Interesting/strange!!!
Did you pre-drill though?

mscott · Dec 12, 2013

Yep pre drilled, it may be because i dont have a counter-sink, but they are meant to be self sinking screws. I did use 10G screws though.
It is still a mighty stong stand, i tried pushing it every which way before putting the tank on and it wouldnt budge, no cracking sounds from the wood, so all good really

Weinie · Dec 13, 2013

mscott said:
Yep pre drilled, it may be because i dont have a counter-sink, but they are meant to be self sinking screws. I did use 10G screws though.
It is still a mighty stong stand, i tried pushing it every which way before putting the tank on and it wouldnt budge, no cracking sounds from the wood, so all good really

Awesome! I've been unable to supply the MGP15, unless you know of a place to get it?
Otherwise F17 hardwood will have to suffice, it just won't look as nice :(

mscott · Dec 13, 2013

Which side of the city are you?

Weinie · Dec 14, 2013

mscott said:
Which side of the city are you?

Eastern, over in Lilydale.
Though if needed I'll gladly drive to the west, otherwise I'm stuck using F17 Hardwood.
The pine will be lighter and when it's stained/lacquered I'm hoping it will be nicer than the hardwood.

mscott · Dec 14, 2013

There is a place in oakleigh, The tile importer, i know he has MPG10, but you would have to go in and see about anything else, the prices are also pretty good. I think last time i bought from them the whole length was 5 buks

Weinie · Dec 15, 2013

Thanks! Contacted them today, so here's hoping I get a positive reply soon!

Recently picked up a free 4x2x1 tank, which I'm going to re-seal as well, maybe use that as a simple learning tank as a starting marine (Before I jump head first into the 1000L behemoth. (It's also a good place to store some live rock ;D)

Edit, picked up a hard rubbish 4 footer also! Chopped that up for coverglass for one of my 6ft's.
This thing is really starting to get on a roll! (Or I'm getting obsessed)