Just started my build.

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by rockettorussia, Mar 3, 2013.

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  1. rockettorussia

    rockettorussia Plankton

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    I kinda got behind. My tank came 2 weeks early. 155 GALLON 60x24x24, started building the stand yesterday, was plumbing today. drilled the back and installed an intank overflow from BRS. Rock has been cycling, for 3 or 4 weeks. I have been out of the hobby for a few years. They're a lot of of new things happening. Here are few pictures of what I got going on at the moment. Hope to have it all plumbed tomorrow.
     

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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Good couple first days! +1 Keep up the pic updates.

    Good Luck Man.
     
  4. CashMoney6980

    CashMoney6980 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Beautiful tank! Looking forward to seeing it all set up and running!!

    What kind of skimmer is that?
     
  5. rockettorussia

    rockettorussia Plankton

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    Thanks, the skimmer is a Vertex Omega 150. I finished the plumbing and have the rock and sand in. Waiting now as it fills with RO/DI, I'll post pictures later. Nice to find a site where people are friendly and helpful.
     
  6. rockettorussia

    rockettorussia Plankton

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    Well its comong along nicely. Need more rock. I just need to find time to make it to the lumber yard. I believe I'm going to use cedar stained light blue and black stained trim, for the cabinet and canopy. Can't do much until that, I was going to rig the lights but hate to do it.
     

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  7. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    I'm really digging this build! Keep it up!
     
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  9. chealy

    chealy Spaghetti Worm

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    You have a great start, looking forward to seeing this come together!
     
  10. rockettorussia

    rockettorussia Plankton

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    Thanks for the encouragement. My buddies see the slow process and take patience for laziness. ha
     
  11. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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  12. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    There's absolutely no laziness in saltwater. These things take time!
    Everything looks great!