shinobi9119
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that tank is amazing!!! It will be glorious to see it running especially with the moorish idols
Just picked up my 450 gallon!!
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clownfish11
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cleaning=scuba gear...
crimzy
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Originally Posted by ClownFiSH11
http:///forum/post/2640257
cleaning=scuba gear...
Funny that you said this... I got in my tank for the first time tonight. Realized that it's just impossible to get the algae of the bottom of the acrylic without being right there. Got to tell you that I almost passed out from the vinegar but at least now I know what it's like to be one of my fish.
http:///forum/post/2640257
cleaning=scuba gear...
Funny that you said this... I got in my tank for the first time tonight. Realized that it's just impossible to get the algae of the bottom of the acrylic without being right there. Got to tell you that I almost passed out from the vinegar but at least now I know what it's like to be one of my fish.
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alexmir
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I am extremely jealous of that tank! I hope the set up goes smoothly for you. I am setting up my 180 this december, and couldnt imagine the time it would take to set up a 400 gal.
deltablack22
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I was talking filtration - question answered - tango.
renogaw
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Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2640847
Funny that you said this... I got in my tank for the first time tonight. Realized that it's just impossible to get the algae of the bottom of the acrylic without being right there. Got to tell you that I almost passed out from the vinegar but at least now I know what it's like to be one of my fish.
you put your fish in vinegar??
http:///forum/post/2640847
Funny that you said this... I got in my tank for the first time tonight. Realized that it's just impossible to get the algae of the bottom of the acrylic without being right there. Got to tell you that I almost passed out from the vinegar but at least now I know what it's like to be one of my fish.
you put your fish in vinegar??
crimzy
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Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2642583
you put your fish in vinegar??
I cannot even honor this with a response.
http:///forum/post/2642583
you put your fish in vinegar??
I cannot even honor this with a response.
renogaw
Active Member
Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2642696
I cannot even honor this with a response.
ehh, it was just the jealousy talking any updated pics after cleaning it?
http:///forum/post/2642696
I cannot even honor this with a response.
ehh, it was just the jealousy talking
any updated pics after cleaning it?
crimzy
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Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2642702
ehh, it was just the jealousy talking any updated pics after cleaning it?
Yeah, I'll post a couple more pics tonight or tomorrow. I've gotten most of the algae off. The only algae left are the 30-40 chunks that will not come off with my scraper. I will keep working on them but I am pretty much at a loss about how to get them off. Fortunately, most of the spots are on the back of the tank and not the front or sides.
http:///forum/post/2642702
ehh, it was just the jealousy talking
any updated pics after cleaning it?Yeah, I'll post a couple more pics tonight or tomorrow. I've gotten most of the algae off. The only algae left are the 30-40 chunks that will not come off with my scraper. I will keep working on them but I am pretty much at a loss about how to get them off. Fortunately, most of the spots are on the back of the tank and not the front or sides.
crimzy
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I got a lot done in the last couple of nights. The algae is pretty much gone... I have to admit that I broke down and used a razor to get a few of the toughest chunks. Needed to buff out a handful of scratches anyway. I'll probably give it one more scraping session and then start buffing...
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alexmir
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it takes someone who is obsessed to be able to see so much beauty out of something so ugly!!!
the algea looks bad now, but that tank is going to be amazing
crimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by alexmir
http:///forum/post/2643610
the algea looks bad now, but that tank is going to be amazing
This is a bad sign... these pics represent the AFTER shots.
Take a look at the first pics posted in this thread. The algae is pretty much gone, aside from the overflows.
I may just leave the algae on the overflows anyway because you won't see them while looking at the tank.
http:///forum/post/2643610
the algea looks bad now, but that tank is going to be amazing
This is a bad sign... these pics represent the AFTER shots.
I may just leave the algae on the overflows anyway because you won't see them while looking at the tank.
crimzy
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I haven't updated this thread in a long time but I have made LOTS of progress with this ridiculous setup. I have been working on this thing for months and am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Here is an update.
I finished cleaning up the tank, buffed the scratches as well as I could and painted the back. Yesterday 4 of us brought it inside with the stand. Here's a shot...
Everything is plumbed into the basement. Here is a shot of the plumbing.
Here is a shot of the refugium.
And here's a shot of the sump with skimmer.
Finally, I reinforced the floor with these floor jacks. They are rated to withstand over 11,000 lbs each.
To finish, I will connect the plumbing to the tank and I will have to sand and stain the canopy. Then it's just a matter of making water and making sure the tank is stable before moving my livestock over. Let me know your thoughts.
I finished cleaning up the tank, buffed the scratches as well as I could and painted the back. Yesterday 4 of us brought it inside with the stand. Here's a shot...
Everything is plumbed into the basement. Here is a shot of the plumbing.
Here is a shot of the refugium.
And here's a shot of the sump with skimmer.
Finally, I reinforced the floor with these floor jacks. They are rated to withstand over 11,000 lbs each.
To finish, I will connect the plumbing to the tank and I will have to sand and stain the canopy. Then it's just a matter of making water and making sure the tank is stable before moving my livestock over. Let me know your thoughts.
spiderwoman
Active Member
That says it all
crimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by nwdyr
http:///forum/post/2709409
that looks like a new tank! greta job cleaning that up
it really amazes me to see all that plumbing work and reinforced flooring.....jue got big kahunas my friend!!! can't wait to see your progress. Please post lots of pic's
And a VERY understanding wife!!
To say I'm going to pay for this would be a slight understatement.
http:///forum/post/2709409
that looks like a new tank! greta job cleaning that up
And a VERY understanding wife!!
