Reef Bruh's 600 Gallon Upgrade

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by ReefBruh, Sep 5, 2011.

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  1. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    You read my mind exactly homie. I was wondering if the rotating would have some type of affect on corals. Maybe even anemones when they find that sweet spot.
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Update!

    I know what most of my fellow reefers are thinking, "Has he made his mind up?" And the answer is yes. After adding up the cost of my investment in my tank, I have finally decided to have the man finish the tank. The highlight of this is he went to a local tank manufacturer and found out how much he can build that same tank for and the guy even gave me a bigger discount. So the next question is how do I find a solution to the problem especially when it comes to the seams and bracing? When meeting with all the parties involved, for a small price I can have the seams reinforced internally and on the tall corners and around the top euro bracing externally. The seams are in excellent shape but for the age of the tank the reinforcing will make it last longer. Well half the tank is done. Here is an updated pic. One 4ft and the adjoining 8ft side is complete.

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  5. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Thanks. If I didn't have to be out of town next month I could atleast get the room ready for the new stand.
     
  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Wow thats awesome Bruh!! I would do the reinforcing. If nothing else for peace of mind.. Can't wait to see this completed.8)
     
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  7. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    New Stand

    I'm getting estimates for a new stand to be built. It is gonna be made from Aluminum or steel. I gave the guys an estimate of how much the tank will weigh and I am awaiting the results. Here is an idea of how I want it to be built.

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    The only thing going to change is I want the height to be 42 inches to account for my external skimmer and swabby head.
     
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  9. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Thanks V. I cant wait for the completion either.
     
  10. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    Nice update Reefbruh! This is going to be a sick tank!
     
  11. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Gonna try to make it as sick as I can. I'm seriously thinking about adding an external grow out tank to the system also. Ill see how much room I will have left to play with.
     
  12. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Yeah! It's getting more real! Gonna be one sick show case tank when this is done!! Keep it up, Bruh!!