600g FOWLR - Page 5

dzfish17 · 06/12/2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dapg8gt

Wow impressive build man thanks for sharing. I'm sure you have inspired a lot of people with your rock work. Great job.

Thank you. Im just glad that some of you enjoyed seeing my project.

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Originally Posted by Braxibear

Simply amazing work!! Your level of detail on that rockwork is top notch. I wish I had the time to handle a project like that!!

Thank you very much.

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Originally Posted by IridescentLily

The work you've done is absolutely Amazing.

Thank you. I appreciate the comments.

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Originally Posted by KafudaFish

How long do you think it took you to build the skeleton, rock it, and fill in the seams?

Its really hard to say... if work came in I would let the tank sit and go make some money. I think there was at least one month that I didnt work on the tank. The rock work was very tedious and took most of the time. Filling in the gaps was pretty easy... it only took a few days.

jjk_reef00 · 06/12/2012, 09:31 PM

How do you like the SRO?
Have you considered getting the cleaning head?

dzfish17 · 06/12/2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jjk_reef00

How do you like the SRO?
Have you considered getting the cleaning head?

So far, its been great. I wish I had the cleaning head but I dont think it would fit.

iyachtuxivm · 06/30/2012, 10:05 PM

I know its been said 100 times but nice tank! Great job on the rock work. Top notch!

alford35 · 07/01/2012, 12:25 AM

Great tank! And very nice work on the rock!

Can we get a couple whole tank shots please!

Travis55 · 07/01/2012, 12:59 AM

After reading all that makes me want to go to vegas and hope i hit the big one. Its cool to see people build the ultimate all out build. Well done very nice

sammy77 · 07/01/2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alford35

Great tank! And very nice work on the rock!

Can we get a couple whole tank shots please!

I'm not sure there's a camera capable of that. lol

Jsamper · 07/02/2012, 08:26 AM

Wish my tank looked that great

dzfish17 · 07/02/2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by iyachtuxivm

I know its been said 100 times but nice tank! Great job on the rock work. Top notch!

Thank you. It doesnt get old for me seeing that people like my tank.

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Originally Posted by alford35

Great tank! And very nice work on the rock!

Can we get a couple whole tank shots please!

I was thinking about taking some more shots of the tank or maybe doing a video.

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Originally Posted by Travis55

After reading all that makes me want to go to vegas and hope i hit the big one. Its cool to see people build the ultimate all out build. Well done very nice

Thanks. I just got back from a vegas trip and unfortunately, gave them some of their money back. I wish you the best of luck if you go.

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Originally Posted by sammy77

I'm not sure there's a camera capable of that. lol

I know youre joking but its true to a certain extent. If you back up too far from the tank for the FTS you cant see any details... plus, Im not that good with a camera.

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Originally Posted by Jsamper

Wish my tank looked that great

Thanks.

ezerasurfr · 07/03/2012, 06:15 AM

Dave,

Your tank is awesome. Its a true testament to what patience ,ingenuity and hard work can accomplish. Very inspiring, and very well thought out. Kudos to you man!

-brian

dzfish17 · 07/03/2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ezerasurfr

Dave,

Your tank is awesome. Its a true testament to what patience ,ingenuity and hard work can accomplish. Very inspiring, and very well thought out. Kudos to you man!

-brian

Brian,

Thank you. Ive had all these crazy ideas for aquascapes floating around in my head and to be able to build one and share it with you folks was a dream come true. I really appreciate the kind words.

spin · 07/06/2012, 04:40 PM

Nice tank. Probably the nicest rock work i've ever seen!

dzfish17 · 07/07/2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by spin

Nice tank. Probably the nicest rock work i've ever seen!

Spin, Thanks for checking out my thread and the kind words.

dzfish17 · 01/14/2014, 12:49 AM

I thought id bring this thread back just in case someone missed it the first go around... The tank is still going strong but i dont spend as much time on it these days.

brookers · 01/14/2014, 01:12 AM

any updated pics of the tank and fish please

dzfish17 · 01/24/2017, 10:37 PM

Well folks, I'm back after quite a few yrs of inactivity. The tank was running ok but I decided to start fresh again and redo some plumbing issues. I'm going to have peaceful fish this go around and will update as I add them... Just thought I'd put the thread up for those that missed it originally. My 13 yr old son (reef addict) wants to start adding some real corals so that will be fun also. We will also be adding some led lighting to the tank and I'll post pics of them too.

carrots · 01/25/2017, 06:36 PM

Great. A Father and Son tank. Looking forward to your updates.

dzfish17 · 01/29/2017, 11:23 PM

Pic of the new reeflo dart pump for the closed loop...there were too many elbows with the old setup... These flexible pvc pipes worked great.

humaguy · 01/30/2017, 09:44 AM

Great to see this thread living again!

dzfish17 · 01/30/2017, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by humaguy

Great to see this thread living again!

Haha.. Yep, very excited to start stocking... Great to see that you are still at it. Been reading through your thread again to get caught up on your tank.

WLachnit · 01/31/2017, 01:02 AM

Just saw your thread for the first time. I love the very creative and unique rock work. It reminds me of swim throughs while diving.

chevegan · 02/02/2017, 12:32 PM

Gotta say, fun read can't wait to see the updates

KRL · 04/20/2017, 09:28 PM

Just found this thread, what an amazing build! Can't wait to see what you and your son get up to next. A reef tank that size is bound to be amazing!

moe103 · 04/27/2017, 04:39 PM

Amazing rock work. You should have an aquascaping business.

chevegan · 05/12/2017, 06:47 AM

Updates?

06/12/2012, 09:31 PM	#102
jjk_reef00 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,476	How do you like the SRO? Have you considered getting the cleaning head? __________________ I need more fish tank appliances! --Ed Current Tank Info: 375 FOWLR

01/14/2014, 12:49 AM	#114
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	I thought id bring this thread back just in case someone missed it the first go around... The tank is still going strong but i dont spend as much time on it these days. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

01/24/2017, 10:37 PM	#116
dzfish17 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fresno,Ca. Posts: 2,545	Well folks, I'm back after quite a few yrs of inactivity. The tank was running ok but I decided to start fresh again and redo some plumbing issues. I'm going to have peaceful fish this go around and will update as I add them... Just thought I'd put the thread up for those that missed it originally. My 13 yr old son (reef addict) wants to start adding some real corals so that will be fun also. We will also be adding some led lighting to the tank and I'll post pics of them too. __________________ 600g (96x36x46) FOWLR

01/31/2017, 01:02 AM	#121
WLachnit Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,722	Just saw your thread for the first time. I love the very creative and unique rock work. It reminds me of swim throughs while diving. __________________ (1) 300g mixed reef (Starfire DT) + 100g Sump (2) 100g Softie tank (Starfire DT) My Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263472

05/12/2017, 06:47 AM	#125
chevegan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado springs, co Posts: 1,614	Updates? __________________ Everything is copasetic. Reefing on a budget Current Tank Info: Do it right the first time, save up, spend where it counts OR end up another craigslist ad of money lost.--------Why is this hobby so damn expensive??!-------

06/30/2012, 10:05 PM	#104
iyachtuxivm Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Flint Mi Posts: 36	I know its been said 100 times but nice tank! Great job on the rock work. Top notch!

07/01/2012, 12:25 AM	#105
alford35 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 168	Great tank! And very nice work on the rock! Can we get a couple whole tank shots please!

07/01/2012, 12:59 AM	#106
Travis55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 136	After reading all that makes me want to go to vegas and hope i hit the big one. Its cool to see people build the ultimate all out build. Well done very nice

07/02/2012, 08:26 AM	#108
Jsamper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Malibu Posts: 120	Wish my tank looked that great

07/03/2012, 06:15 AM	#110
ezerasurfr Moved On Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 663	Dave, Your tank is awesome. Its a true testament to what patience ,ingenuity and hard work can accomplish. Very inspiring, and very well thought out. Kudos to you man! -brian

07/06/2012, 04:40 PM	#112
spin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pompano Posts: 77	Nice tank. Probably the nicest rock work i've ever seen!

01/14/2014, 01:12 AM	#115
brookers Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: s,devon, england Posts: 309	any updated pics of the tank and fish please

01/25/2017, 06:36 PM	#117
carrots Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mendham, NJ USA Posts: 395	Great. A Father and Son tank. Looking forward to your updates.

01/30/2017, 09:44 AM	#119
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	Great to see this thread living again!

02/02/2017, 12:32 PM	#122
chevegan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado springs, co Posts: 1,614	Gotta say, fun read can't wait to see the updates

04/20/2017, 09:28 PM	#123
KRL Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 1	Just found this thread, what an amazing build! Can't wait to see what you and your son get up to next. A reef tank that size is bound to be amazing!

04/27/2017, 04:39 PM	#124
moe103 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 103	Amazing rock work. You should have an aquascaping business.