Finally My Tank Is Setup!!

[ross]

I finally got my tank set up today. Me and my dad just finished the stand enought to put the tank on it. I am hoping that since the sand and water came from my established 55 that it won't cycle or at least just mini cycle. I have been working to get to this point for about 5 months now. I am very excited! The tank has 100lbs of southdown and 60lbs of ls. It also has 75lbs of lr. We still have to build the canopy and the doors for the stand. I will post pictures when the sand settles down.

 

[escape2thewater]

Yea! good stuff! Dont forget the pics.....
Kyle

 

[flamehawk]

Congrats...how big is it? Did you and your dad build it yourselves...the tank I mean.

 

[nm reef]

Sounds like a sweet little project you and your dad have going...definitely post some pics and best of luck establishing your new system.
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[ross]

Thanks guys. Me and my dad just built the stand. We are going to build a canopy after we get the doors finished. The sand still hasn't settled down but maybe it will by tomorow.

 

[ross]

I finally figured out how to post pics so here they are. I know there not very good but there the best i can figure out how to get on here right now. Its 84gallons with 75lbs of fiji lr.

 

[ross]

LOL that pic was worse than i thought. I am just borrowing the lights off of a 55 and you can see the reflection from the tv. Anyway here is the left side.

 

[ross]

Here is the right side. My ammonia and nitrites are zero and it never even minicylced so tomorow i am going to get my first fish! Two percs. I am very happy!

 

[offshore80]

Congrats! Very nice father son project.

 

[ross]

Thanks guys
The tank is 72inches long. Here are my first two fish. They are doing great. They already eat and they are always out front swimming around.

 

[tangprincess]

tank looks great!!! Keep us up to date with what you add overtime!!!!.......