Tank Journal Archive

[vpreef]

Ok, I got word last night that the tank builder wants to drop off the tank around 11am next Friday (7th Sept).

Anybody that can make it down to help out will be greatly appreciated.
Im still going to put on a BBQ lunch for those who come down and help out, with a few drinks too.:D

Please PM me if you can make it 100% and ill provide you the address details.

We need approx 6-8 People, I have 3 confirmed so far :).

Thanks Guys

 

[leodb89]

I defs would come but too far for me lol good luck :)

 

[vpreef]

Finally i have 8 people in total to help out on Friday.

Big thanks to all those that have committed to come around early on a weekday :worship . Lets hope all goes well on the day.

anyway here are a little progress pics of the tank.

Firstly the fans and vents installed on the cabinet.


DSC00813 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00814 by vpreef, on Flickr

and my Skimmer has finally arrived after a 6 week wait.
The famous Coke can in a skimmer shot ;)


DSC00812 by vpreef, on Flickr

Also a couple of pics from i took a while back of my frag/holding tank, corals waiting patiently.


DSC00776 by vpreef, on Flickr

DSC00784 by vpreef, on Flickr

 

[Buddy]

Nice, cant wait to see it filled! Sorry I cant make it with the move im stuck at work...

 

[vpreef]

Nice, cant wait to see it filled! Sorry I cant make it with the move im stuck at work...

no problems mate ;)

 

[Sarg]

After a six week wait I hope that skimmer is big enough lol

 

[Synodontis]

Nice, cant wait to see it filled! Sorry I cant make it with the move im stuck at work...

Same with us mate, feel bad about that :(

Will be great to see it all up & running, & by the way, that ain't a real Coke can, It's got Zero on it!? That's a wannabe Coke can. :rolleyes

 

[thepubenator]

Cool

 

[chimaera]

Holy shitballs that is a big skimmer!

 

[Synodontis]

Your mission this weekend is to install a 8x2x2 full marine system into your lounge.
Updates are required by 21:00hrs Sunday 09/09/12.

:)

 

[vpreef]

Your mission this weekend is to install a 8x2x2 full marine system into your lounge.
Updates are required by 21:00hrs Sunday 09/09/12.

:)

Well the good news is all went well with the Tank move.

Huge thanks to Sarg, Salty, George, Ernie from Reeflections and the Tank builder for helping with it. Everything went smoothly.

Also an extra mega thanks to Salty who put on my Black backing on the tank, absolute Perfectionist! :worship

Have to mention that the tank is built beautifully and if your after a new tank go see Ernie at Reeflections, you wont be disappointed :)

Tank is sitting pretty on top of the stand, and sump has been installed as well. All plumbing is completed, which took me all of last night.

I have spent half the day today on the aquascaping and still not finished/satisfied :(. What a PITA!

Im hoping to get the scape completed by Monday, then just need a few bits and pieces to get it ready to fill.

I have decided to fill it with RO from my Laundry so will take approx 4 days to fill it. :D .

Thanks Ken for your offer of the IBC but I decided the $100 for 1000l of RO is better spent on new filters for my RODI unit ;)

Here's a couple of pics from the tank move, thanks to Sarg for taking them. I will take some pics tomorrow of the aquacape etc;

Tank sitting on the Trolley ready for the lift onto the Cabinet.

image back up 585 by vpreef, on Flickr

A Minute later, sitting nicely on the cabinet and time for Lunch.

image back up 586 by vpreef, on Flickr

 

[Synodontis]

Back from dinner on Lygon st, Eye candy for desert when I get home.
Looking good vpreef ! :)

 

[chimaera]

Need. More. Pictures.

 

[thepubenator]

Need. More. Pictures.

U need to get out more, or should have helped him

 

[vpreef]

Ok, 2 acrylic rods, drill, 5 boxes of DD Putty, 3 of Aquaneedit, 4 bottles of Zap extra thick CA and finally got my Aquascape done to my liking.:p

I May do some final touches before i fill it up but im very happy with what i have.

Plenty of overhangs, frag mounting spots and open spaces which is what i set out to achieve.

Its very hard to see the detail in the following pics, the rock sort of blends in photo's.

Just waiting on the arcylic for the weir and a few more bags of Aragonite, then filling time :D .

Progress pics;


DSC00817 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00840 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00839 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00838 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00837 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00835 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00834 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00831 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00829 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00828 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00826 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00825 by vpreef, on Flickr


DSC00841 by vpreef, on Flickr

 

[Salty]

Cheers big ear . Awesome aquascaping, your a gun..... you've got so much done. Look great

 

[Buddy]

Pretty cool idea with the filter socks! How much rock did you end up using? Any pics of the equipment in the other end of the sump?

 

[chimaera]

Nice rock you got, and nice resulting scape!

 

[vpreef]

There is approx 90-100kg of rock. Will get more photos once the other equipment is installed ;) the only other thing in there is the return pump, reactors will be setup during the week.

 

[thepubenator]

Very nice scape John