135 gallon round reef tank table build

[acrylic51]

Looks Good!!!!!

 

[rainbow grouper]

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Originally Posted by rainbow grouper http:///t/387999/135-gallon-round-reef-tank-table-build/20#post_3423281
Looks great.When you say cover the Styrofoam in LR mix, is the Styrofoam going in the tank or are you using the Styrofoam as a stencil?
Dumb how can you use styrofoam as a stencil when its covered in rock but how are using the styrofoam?

 

[rynosreef]

i was planning on covering the styrofoam with the mix and styrofoam will be scrupped off after the mix has harded. also got some paint today so i can paint the bottom of the tank black.

 

[rynosreef]

ok so i painted the bottom of the tank today and the styrofoam just the way i want it and here are some pics of everything so far. so with the styrofoam i its would be to big to place it in a 55 gallon to cure so i have to break it into 4 parts will show u more when i get there. i will be picking up some old barn siding that will wrap the stand. it will be staind up and looking good after i done with it.

 

[rainbow grouper]

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Originally Posted by rynosreef http:///t/387999/135-gallon-round-reef-tank-table-build/40#post_3423451
ok so i painted the bottom of the tank today and the styrofoam just the way i want it and here are some pics of everything so far. so with the styrofoam i its would be to big to place it in a 55 gallon to cure so i have to break it into 4 parts will show u more when i get there. i will be picking up some old barn siding that will wrap the stand. it will be staind up and looking good after i done with it.


Really is looking good. It will certainly look great when it's finished.

 

[rynosreef]

ok so i didnt like the styrofoam look for the diy live rock so i re- designed it. so here it is.

 

[gemmy]

Not sure how I missed this, but I am now tagging along.

 

[rainbow grouper]

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Originally Posted by rynosreef http:///t/387999/135-gallon-round-reef-tank-table-build/40#post_3424191
ok so i didnt like the styrofoam look for the diy live rock so i re- designed it. so here it is.

I think it looks better.

 

[rynosreef]

ya i like it better. way better!!!!!

 

[rynosreef]

so i made a sample batch of portland and curshed coral and rock salt. ratio 2/3:2:1 but found out that the salt is just way to big for my likings. so tomorrow i am planning on breaking up the salt smaller. and trying that out. but the portland and crushed coral looked good so i am hoping making the salt smaller it should look better. pics will be coming soon.

 

[rainbow grouper]

Hey i love your new avatar is that some kind of shark?

 

[spanko]

The rock salt, even though it looks big, will give you many varied sized of holes for bacteria and fauna to inhabit. Just a suggestion.
Are you goint to tie the uprights together through the middle some how? I think some cross bracing through the middle would give some peace of mind that the tower would not collapse with the weight of the tank.

 

[spanko]

The rock salt, even though it looks big, will give you many varied sized of holes for bacteria and fauna to inhabit. Just a suggestion.
Are you going to tie the uprights together through the middle some how? I think some cross bracing through the middle would give some peace of mind that the tower would not collapse with the weight of the tank.

 

[rynosreef]

i was planning on tieing the two football shape together as a whole and have the football shape set on the bottom piece. i am planning on making the bottom more solid to support the football shape that will set right on top of it.

 

[rynosreef]

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Originally Posted by rainbow grouper http:///t/387999/135-gallon-round-reef-tank-table-build/40#post_3424489
Hey i love your new avatar is that some kind of shark?
it is a bamboo shark that i have in my 150 display. i love this guy he eats like a pig. he will be going in to this tank build after i get everything done. but i also want more than just a shark so if any one has any ideal of what i could put in with him please speak up

 

[rainbow grouper]

well basically tank mate rule for bamboo sharks.
IF IT CAN FIT IN ITS MOUTH CLOSE YOUR EYES AND SAY GOODBYE.
I've heard large tangs and large angels are good tank mates why don't you try a large blue hippo or mimc( want another member in the choclate tang keepers club LOL)
Ideal species of tankmates
Hawks,hogs,rabbits,lions, scorpions, sweet-lips,surgeon-fish.

 

[rynosreef]

well my bamboo has been with my reef tank for so long and yet none ove my clowns or smaller fish have been eaten. but i want to stay way from small fish with him. but the gourper i want would get to big for a 135. lion fish would be nice a sting ray i was thinking.

 

[rainbow grouper]

Rays go well with bamboos what are you going to do with your 150 when you transfer the bamboo shark?

 

[rynosreef]

its set up as a reef and will stay as a reef. the 135 will just go into another room lol. i just cant stop reefing lol

 

[rynosreef]

so my list of fish that i want for this 135 fish only tank is as followed.

California Stingray
Clown Triggerfish
Dragon Wrasse
moon wrasse
and bamboo