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jasonwoon 08/05/2017 10:57 AM

Front Dropoff tank (230G)
 
DropOff tank


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jasonwoon 08/05/2017 11:02 AM

Hi All,
sharing my tank 8months old. Will post more
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Ryan Darilek 08/05/2017 11:06 AM

This is awesome!!!

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jasonwoon 08/06/2017 08:50 PM

My cabinet build
5ft x2.5ft width
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Sump I gotta create a miniature cardboard with measurement to show to glass maker to build it
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jasonwoon 08/06/2017 09:00 PM

Here comes the tank
Snap in shop. The tank will be coming in few pcs to glue on the spot
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First pcs
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2nd pcs L shape glass
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3rd pcs drop off left and bottom glass
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4th pcs drop off front glass
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5th pcs few days later come to fix top bracing
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Finally. Removed all masking tape and clips. Final touch up clean up silicone
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jasonwoon 08/06/2017 09:10 PM

My turn to DIY

Return pump pipe
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Refugium compartment that can keep seahorse or chetoh
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Finally all pipes done
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rfgonzo 08/06/2017 09:11 PM

Looks great

GaldS 08/07/2017 08:13 PM

Very cool form. Can't wait to see more.

jasonwoon 08/07/2017 11:01 PM

Rock scaping
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Starts with this. Drill the rocks in small pcs then epoxy the rocks and middle with small plastic rod with another rocks.

Use cardboard as back glass to measure the rocks height
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Spends few nights to do it when son sleeps
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Climb in and out at least 20times to check out the rock position
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Ryan Darilek 08/08/2017 09:42 PM

I am loving this build man. Totally jealous!! Can't wait to see it come to life!

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minitank 08/09/2017 09:27 AM

I've never seen anything like it! A great tank design and first class job on the plumbing and filtration etc. thanks for sharing!

jasonwoon 08/09/2017 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minitank (Post 25174652)
I've never seen anything like it! A great tank design and first class job on the plumbing and filtration etc. thanks for sharing!



Thanks. Will share more pic soon. [emoji2]


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Etoimos 08/09/2017 09:47 AM

Looking really sweet.

jasonwoon 08/09/2017 09:50 AM

Live sand and lighting
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Live sand gotta mix the saltwater first only can pour the sand in
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Diy lighting leg using aluminum railing
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jasonwoon 08/09/2017 10:03 AM

My 3year old son favorite spot now

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RobZilla04 08/17/2017 07:15 AM

Fantastic work! What an impressive design & build.

jasonwoon 08/19/2017 04:18 AM

Sand and lights up

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bk. 08/19/2017 05:21 AM

Wow. His is amazing. Love that tank!

jasonwoon 08/22/2017 09:22 PM

Thanks.
Here some sps frags added to the tank
Enjoy the pic

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strikeratt 08/22/2017 09:25 PM

This is awesome. Really nice work.

How's cleaning the drop down? Notice any build up of junk?

jasonwoon 08/22/2017 09:25 PM

My son love to climb up step chair to view

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jasonwoon 08/22/2017 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strikeratt (Post 25189976)
This is awesome. Really nice work.

How's cleaning the drop down? Notice any build up of junk?



Nope drop off part is clean all the time cos I put one mp10 on the drop off wall


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jasonwoon 08/22/2017 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonwoon (Post 25189981)
Nope drop off part is clean all the time cos I put one mp10 on the drop off wall


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Floaters 08/22/2017 09:37 PM

What a great idea! I love the rock work. Makes me wish I put some more effort into mine.

jasonwoon 08/22/2017 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Floaters (Post 25189991)
What a great idea! I love the rock work. Makes me wish I put some more effort into mine.



Thanks. Share your tank pls.[emoji2]


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