MY Tank Build Diary!

[scott t]

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/20#post_3345228
Nice job!

Well it was a joint effort, my younger brother helped me with it... Thank you though and I will tell him that you all said it was a good job..

 

[btldreef]

 

[lbannie]

Looks good! Are the pieces acrylic or glass? When I upgrade to a larger tank I think I want to build my own sump too!

 

[scott t]

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Originally Posted by lbannie http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3345298
Looks good! Are the pieces acrylic or glass? When I upgrade to a larger tank I think I want to build my own sump too!
That is 1/4" glass that I used for the baffles in the sump. I have 2 local glass shops where I live and the glass was not that expensive. For the glass that I needed for the baffles it was only $25.00

 

[lbannie]

wow, that's not too bad, I'm curious to see how much the whole thing will cost when you're done, compared to a premade unit. Seems like you can definitely customize your own more. How are the LFS's near you? I have to drive at least 45 min to one and over 1 1/2 hours to 2 others!

 

[scott t]

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Originally Posted by lbannie http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3345303
wow, that's not too bad, I'm curious to see how much the whole thing will cost when you're done, compared to a premade unit. Seems like you can definitely customize your own more. How are the LFS's near you? I have to drive at least 45 min to one and over 1 1/2 hours to 2 others!
Yes it is not to bad at all.. I would say that with just the tank, baffles, and bubble trap that the Sump is going to cost me between $50 and $60 to make. That of course does not include the inner workings of the sump, ie: Pump, Plumbing, internal overflow, skimmer, Sand and Live rock for the Fuge. Yes and you can customize it the way you want when you DIY.
I only have a ***** and a Co-op that carries live animals that are close to me. If I wanted to go to a real LFS I would have to travel between 1 and 2 hours to get to one. That is why I have to order most of the stuff I get from online. I would say that most of my Live stock will come from buying online. The majority of it will come from SWF.com.

 

[al&burke]

Scott I sent you a PM with instructions for drilling your tank.

 

[al&burke]

Bump for Scott, where are you man!!!!!!!!

 

[gcgrad]

I thought the bubble trap consisted of the three baffles. What is the bubble trap with egg crate that you speak of?

 

[al&burke]

Hi Scott, i read that you are thinking of the 12HF pump, I bought one for my 65 planted tank, it makes a lot of noise - I know they are only 40$ but you might want to considered something else, see what Corey has to say, you could use it but i think you might be a bit disappointed - just my 2 cents.

 

[scott t]

Its going to be a 4"X4" area in the sump where the water drains from the tank in to the skimmer area it has glass on the top and egg crate on the bottom of it.. I was told to add it to help cut down on micro bubbles in the skimmer section on the sump and also helps get all the gunk to the bottom of there also for the skimmer to pic up.. There is a sketch of the skimmer in my other thread...

 

[scott t]

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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3346769
Hi Scott, i read that you are thinking of the 12HF pump, I bought one for my 65 planted tank, it makes a lot of noise - I know they are only 40$ but you might want to considered something else, see what Corey has to say, you could use it but i think you might be a bit disappointed - just my 2 cents.
Thanks Al.. I have the 8HF that I may start out with.. I will check in to getting something else if its that noisy... If anyone has any suggestion please let me know.....

 

[al&burke]

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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3346784
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3346769
Hi Scott, i read that you are thinking of the 12HF pump, I bought one for my 65 planted tank, it makes a lot of noise - I know they are only 40$ but you might want to considered something else, see what Corey has to say, you could use it but i think you might be a bit disappointed - just my 2 cents.
Thanks Al.. I have the 8HF that I may start out with.. I will check in to getting something else if its that noisy... If anyone has any suggestion please let me know.....
Try your 8HF in a bucket - I am curious i might just have a bad one.

 

[novahobbies]

Lookin good! Tagging along for sure....

 

[btwk12]

you have been planning this build for 15 month's? thats a lot of patience! i wish i had close to your patience, it would have saved me a lot of money and livestock

i emptied my pirhana tank and had a sw tank a week later! talk about some good planning lmao!

 

[btldreef]

I have never seen someone research so much and have so much patience as Scott does. I can't wait to see this tank up and running.

 

[scott t]

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Originally Posted by btwk12 http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3346813
you have been planning this build for 15 month's? thats a lot of patience! i wish i had close to your patience, it would have saved me a lot of money and livestock

i emptied my pirhana tank and had a sw tank a week later! talk about some good planning lmao!
Yes it sure has been a long time since I start this Journey.
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3346819
I have never seen someone research so much and have so much patience as Scott does. I can't wait to see this tank up and running.
Well, BTLD there was someone that I talked to all those months ago that told me to do my research before I started the tank so that I would know all that I could about the hobby. I took that advice and used it to my advantage. I just wanted to make sure that I would do things right, and that I would get the best experience out of the hobby, and it would be enjoyable. I would again like to Thank You for that advice because it has helped me to gain the knowledge that I need to embark on this Journey and now I know it will be most enjoyable.

 

[1snapple]

I am so fraggin LATE!!! I am tagging along to scott, I cannot wait to see this up and going, looks good so far. Any word on the wiring?

 

[scott t]

I think that maybe my step father will be down tomorrow to do it... or at least check and see what needs to be done to get it installed..

 

[blackjacktang]

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Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/40#post_3346839
I am so fraggin LATE!!! I am tagging along to scott, I cannot wait to see this up and going, looks good so far. Any word on the wiring?
Im a little late also! Ive been so cought up on my pico thread im not running around all the other build threads anymore!