Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by rocketmandb, Dec 16, 2010.

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  1. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    The tanks are indeed acrylic and are my first foray away from glass tanks. The reasons I went this route:

    - I wanted the bull nose (rounded end) and to do so in glass was prohibitively expensive.

    - With tanks this size in an earthquake zone, acrylic gives me a little extra sense of security

    - All the rock will be secured in place with PVC, nylon rods, epoxy or a combination so I'm not worried about internal scratches after it gets set up.

    - The tanks themselves are up on pedastals and not likely to get scratched on the outside.

    Am I worried about scratches? Absolutely, but I'm taking a lot of steps to minimize the risk.
     
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Gorgeous! Can't wait to see them in place.
     
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  3. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Ok. Totally understandable.
     
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  4. knightryda510

    knightryda510 Plankton

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    subscribed! can't wait until it's done :)
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Those tanks are going to be BEAUTIFUL! :D
     
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  6. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    :eek:Those are massive!! Can't wait till you get livestock in em!
     
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  7. silor

    silor Sea Dragon

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    So Sweet looking I cant wait to see water in them
     
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  8. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    those tanks are gonna be amazing...just don't scratch them, while setting them up ;)
     
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  9. BoBo65

    BoBo65 Torch Coral

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    wow those tanks are amazing!!!!! I cant wait to see them up and running!!!:drool::drool::drool:
     
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  10. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Update:

    This weekend I fixed the leak in the sump and just finished testing it. Sump is good to go!

    Unfortunately I'm traveling all week so it will be Friday before I fill with RO/DI and drop in some salt. Then I'll connect in the fuge and turn on the skimmer.
     
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