Bama's 90 Gallon Build.

I dried my rocks in the hot Texas sun for 2 weeks then used a 50/50 bleach solution to kill everything else inside the rocks and to whiten them back up. Now they are drying again and will be for a few days. I will then do another 2 day soak in RODI water and then do another dry for a few days and then one last soak before putting them back into the tank.. Its quite a process but its worth it to start with new rock.. I will also buy another 20lbs of LR to seed all of this new rock..

Hey Tom, How is the tank going.. Lets see an update to your build thread.. I wish I had anything to spare for you, but I kinda gave you all of my spare stuff already. I hope things are good for you, your family, and that crazy dog too, haha..

 

I forgot to add that my fuge will also house a beautiful mantis!!!!!!

 

Uh oh..what kind?!

 

Nice! looking forward to following this thread closely as I have also gotten the green light for an upgrade shortly on my tank.

I can use the ideas and hopefully learn a few new tips and tricks!

 

Hey Bama,

I know what losing everything feels like!!

http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/im-out-done-not-faint-heart-66097.html

Thats my complete loss thread.

I am still trying to build up the nerve to start once again. it's been 14 months now and i still havent started up again. just concentrating on my freshwater for now.

i'm actually quite excited whatch your build thread, maybe get some of my courage back and start again!!!

 

That I don't yet know.. We will see what the LFS gets in stock when the time is near. I can't wait to have one..

Thanks, I will keep a watch for your build too.. I am still trying to decide my aquascape. I am thinking two rock islands with SPS on them and then some clams and some select LPS on the sand bed..

I was about to throw in the towel but my girlfriend and mother insisted that I keep up with it. It is such a healthy hobby which is not really that expensive if you compare it to my old hobby of flying or an equestrian type sport..

So go for it!!!!

 

Ok, so I fell way behind on updates.. I got my stand stained and finally moved it back to my place today from the garage.

Its an Aqueon 90 RR, Was $329 originally but FishGallery is having a sale where all pre-order tanks are 40% off right now.. So I walked out for $214 which was amazing Especially since I had $200 in store credit. I really love this LFS.

Tomorrow will be spent on plumbing and filling this mammoth beast. From here on I will keep updates with everything I do..

 

Bump for future tank of the year.. Haha

 

lol nice! tank looks very sharp and the stain is very pretty!

nice deal with the free fish

 

Thanks, I just realized that one of my doors needs another coat. I did one and the GF did the other, apparently she is more liberal on stain.