Idaho-Tank build... Starting over

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Idaho-Tank, Jul 21, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 5 of 21
  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    2,052
    Location:
    Tallahassee Florida
    :wow thats a realy nice set up and a super nice sump

    do you want to make me one:p
     
    Newreef15, Jul 28, 2010
    Newreef15, Jul 28, 2010
    #41

    2. Click Here!

  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    What I really want is his shop. :) Well, the tools that is. But I don't have a garage either, so I'll take that too. haha
     
    Seano Hermano, Jul 28, 2010
    Seano Hermano, Jul 28, 2010
    #42
  3. Idaho-Tank

    Idaho-Tank Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    99
    Thanks guys,

    Yes basically 2x2's that I ripped down from 2x4s.
     
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 29, 2010
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 29, 2010
    #43
  4. Idaho-Tank

    Idaho-Tank Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    99
    Brown Santa came by today with my lights and skimmer...

    Pair of 24" T5 lights for the sump.
    [​IMG]

    Nova Extreme 48" T5 HO light fixture
    [​IMG]

    Octopus 160 Extreme Skimmer
    [​IMG]

    Had a couple hours to work so I mounted a the heavy duty power strip I bought to the back panel.
    [​IMG]

    I glued and clamped the doors I made and then textured and sanded the stand top.
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 29, 2010
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 29, 2010
    #44
    1 person likes this.
  5. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2009
    Messages:
    1,379
    Location:
    S.I. N.Y
    Looking really sweet so far..if you dont mind how much did that acrylic sheet cost ya..everything is coming out awesome..keep us posted with lots o pics..
     
    jkat21, Jul 29, 2010
    jkat21, Jul 29, 2010
    #45
  6. Idaho-Tank

    Idaho-Tank Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    99
    Thanks...
    I spent about $140 on the 4x8 sheet of 1/4" cast acrylic. I only needed slightly more than half a sheet... SO I have some extra for a future build I guess. ;D
     
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 30, 2010
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 30, 2010
    #46

    7. Click Here!

  7. adicus

    adicus Aiptasia Anemone

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2008
    Messages:
    570
    Location:
    California
    WOW - From what I saw, your build would make a great episode for "New Yankee Workshop". Nice work!!!
     
    adicus, Jul 30, 2010
    adicus, Jul 30, 2010
    #47
  8. Idaho-Tank

    Idaho-Tank Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2010
    Messages:
    99
    Thanks adicus!

    Ok, need some quick help... I thought I had most of the essential tank hardware I needed but it has been brought to my attention that I have to have a RO/DI system... Oops.
     
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2010
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 30, 2010
    Idaho-Tank, Jul 30, 2010
    #48
  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    The RODI will pay for itself quickly. Once you pay the price of the unit, you have all the water you want. Which is only about $0.05 per gallon.

    yes you could put it anywhere in the house, it's just a matter of hauling the water from that spot to your tank.

    If you want you could install it in a different par of the house, then run the RODI exit line to com out next to your tank.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jul 30, 2010
    Seano Hermano, Jul 30, 2010
    #49
  10. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2010
    Messages:
    4,813
    Location:
    Clearwater, FL
    Mine is in my garage next to my hot water tank. I just have to go 25 - 30 feet.

    Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk
     
    ReefBruh, Jul 30, 2010
    ReefBruh, Jul 30, 2010
    #50
Page 5 of 21