193 gallon plywood build thread

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  1. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    a tape measure, a pencil and a bottle of beer

    thats my kind of tool kit

    great progress Horkn

    Steve
     
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  2. yheartsp

    yheartsp Purple Spiny Lobster

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    hmm a 5 footer with 2 feet height looks significantly longer, sleek and sexay ;D
     
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  3. horkn

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    It is actually 62" long, that's why;)
     
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  4. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    I actually put most of my tools away for the pic. I had 8 billion electrical parts from switches to boxes to wire laying on the bar as well, but I hate clutter.

    My list of crap to do to the tank and the house is dwindling, but so is my time:cry:
     
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  5. jkat21

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    WOW..this tank has come along way,almost time to sit back pop a cold one and enjoy your piece of the reef...Great work..
     
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  6. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    here is my work so far tonight.

    Not as much water in the tank as I planned, but the sand is all in, and a few chunks of LR from my 90's sump are in it.
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    I got the return pump plumbed up to the intake. Tomorrow I will do the exhaust with the SCWD.
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    Don't mind me making my mess:)
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    I razored off most of the silicone that got on the glass where it was not supposed to go That took a lot of time.
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    The front
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    horkn, Sep 25, 2009
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  7. bama

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    looking good..
     
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    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    woooohooooooo!!! Sand and salty water in a beautiful tank! :)
     
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  9. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    The water is not 100% clear now, but it is a lot better than last night.
    I did see a few asterina stars moving around this AM, and my one test subject blue leg hermit is doing fine in the tank. The kenya tree frag I threw in the sump is doing well, so that is good news too.
    I also need to finish the return plumbing and the dursos and drains to the sump. Good thing I have all day, besides the 2 hours I will take mowing the lawn. I have been up until 3-4am gettinga s much done as I can.
    I just wish I could make water faster. I will do some water tests today, but so far SG is 1.025, and temp is 78, and rising to around 79-80.
     
    horkn, Sep 25, 2009
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  10. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    No rest for the wicked...

    Pulling a 3-4 am barn burner to get this all transferred.

    The tank is halfway filled, but I need to finish the return plumbing and the drains.

    Luckily I spent 30 dollars on PVC fittings and pipe at HD tonight. I should have enough, if not more than enough to get it done.

    Critters from the LR in my new tank are doing well, so I hope we don't have any issues....

    Wish me luck!
     
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