GoToSleep's 700g Build Thread (& complete remodel)

all three small tanks in position.

 

looks awesome

how many gallons does the water change vat hold?

 

200g.

 

A few under the tank shots.





The collection cup and self-cleaning head are off the skimmer in these shots.

 

props to Sparky for running interference, lol

and GTS, man, i hope you labeled all those hoses or have some kind of system for it. i get the plugs on my 50 mixed up, i can't even imagine trying to wrap my head around whats all going on under that tank. for the 900th and by no means the last time, you da man!

 

I've already started labeling the plumbing. Labeling the electrical cords is going to be even more important because the definately all look alike.

 

Well.. I was thinking more long term. Sometimes problems arise where you need to do a big water change. You would pretty much need to be making water continuously and if it wasn't already made it could take days to get what you need.

 

Elegant set-up.

 

If you don't mind me asking what do you have invested in the whole set up. Not the remodel just the aquarium and all associated stuff? Ballpark numbers are fine. Have you estimated what the cost will be to run the tank after all stocking and intial startup cost? It really is coming along nicely and I appluad you patience and taking the time to do it right!
;D

Matt

 

Matt,

I love to ski (water and snow). I've got a few friends with ski boats and the total cost for this set up is a bit less than a boat would have cost me. The good news is that I'll be able to enjoy the tank anytime and not have to hitch up a trailer. By the way, do you know what BOAT stands for? Break Out Another Thousand. They also say that a boat is a fiberglass lined hole in the water that you pour money into. Hmmm, this is sounding more and more like a reef tank all the time.