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04/05/2016, 06:11 AM | #126 |
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Nice looking tank Dennis. I really like the house also.
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04/05/2016, 11:44 AM | #127 |
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Very cool, be interested to hear how you think that overflow/drain setup works!
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04/05/2016, 12:26 PM | #128 |
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Nice looking tank, and interesting overflow, I like the small footprint of it but I wonder if I could get my hands inside that thing well enough to tighten fittings and such, or did they work that part out for you somehow?
Cool it can handle that much turnover, that is my only complaint on my SCA
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04/05/2016, 12:27 PM | #129 |
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Pretty tall looking stand. Have you determined if the 30" LR will fit yet?
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Thanks, Mark!
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Mostly likely i'll be trading out for the 24", which is plenty of skimmer for this tank anyway.
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04/05/2016, 11:07 PM | #131 |
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Beautiful tank, as always.
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04/05/2016, 11:26 PM | #132 |
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Beautiful tank, as always!
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04/06/2016, 08:21 AM | #133 |
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UPDATE 4-6-16
Ok, the stand is built. It's a beast. Took me several hours to build. A lot of that was head scratching in the beginning because the instructions were a vague guide at best. There seems to have been some minor changes in the design. When I was looking at the illustrations in the instructions, they didn't seem to be matching up with the pieces I had. And nothing was labeled. So just trying to even figure out what was the back panel and what was the top panel took me a while. And another piece seems to be completely absent in the new design. But that said, it turned out well and like I said above, it's a beast. It's marine great MDF inside which weighs a ton. It goes together much like Ikea furniture with the same kind of hardware, but it ends up very sturdy and the panels are quite thick. What's interesting though is how little of the tank is supported. Basically the sides, along the back about 3/4 of the way back, and the very front corners. Now that it's built and I have a better sense of the actual and visual space that it takes up, I'm second guessing the placement, and thinking my second choice might be the better of the two. The one thing I didn't like about where I was originally placing it was that it would really only be viewable form two sides. It's such a nice tank that is seems a shame to tuck it in the corner like that and lose that much viewing area. So now I'm thinking of pulling it out and putting it against the adjacent wall, directly across from the kitchen island. Even with the 31" depth of the tank, there is still a ton of room between it and the island so that's a non-issue. The bathroom sink is directly behind it if I ever wanted to utilize the drain. And now we would have unobstructed views of all three sides. The downside is that it's more out in front of the TV which may produce more glare. I guess I could always dim the lights if I needed to watch a movie or something when it mattered. And the overall scale of the tank is large for the space which is more pronounced in this location. Again... it's a beast. lol I'm so used to my tank being more built in and in a room that's more off to the side rather than front and center. Here's some pics. What do you think?
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04/06/2016, 08:43 AM | #134 |
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d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build
I like that area much better. Make a floating canopy to match the look of the stand which shouldn't be hard and have it overhang the fixture you use by a few inches. That should help with a lot of the light spread.
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04/06/2016, 09:18 AM | #135 |
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I like that spot better. It gives you three sides of viewing opposed to two.
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04/06/2016, 09:31 AM | #136 |
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That is a very nice and interesting looking tank and stand. Very clean looking. I notice they have a 200 and 200xl. Once my kids grow up a bit more so I don't have to worry about random items ending up in the tank and I wont need a canopy anymore that is something I would definitely look at.
And how about calling up Jeff and getting a custom collection cup cut a bit shorter to fit?
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04/06/2016, 09:58 AM | #137 |
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WOW....looks amazing Dennis! I like the new spot better as well!!!! That's a gorgeous tank and should never be put in a corner!!! 3 sides to view from is always better than 2!
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04/06/2016, 10:04 AM | #138 |
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Just saying.
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04/06/2016, 10:08 AM | #139 |
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HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Ok, looks like it's going to stay where it is. Time to enlist some help. I lifted one end this morning and there is no way two people are going to safely lift the tank up onto a 34.5" tall stand. Saturday morning at my house if you are local! I will caffeinate you.
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04/06/2016, 10:24 AM | #140 |
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Dennis,
I have been following your builds for probably 2 years now and continue to be impressed with your attention to detail. I think either location would work well but the one thing I like about the new spot is the tank is off of an outside wall, which will help stabilize temperatures. On the downside as I see it, if you plan to set up AWC from your outside water supply you will have to run the lines further and possibly expose them in the house. Also if you wind up with any nervous fish the more open location will increase their stress level. In any event keep up the great work, I enjoy following. |
04/06/2016, 12:02 PM | #141 |
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What---- NO PIZZA!!!!!
Lookin good Dennis.
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04/06/2016, 12:09 PM | #142 |
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Ok, local help has been enlisted!
Philly guy, some good points. I don't think the wall would be a problem with the heat but the french doors might (sunlight). For water lines, those would be run behind the baseboards like I did with my old cube tank. Vinny, no pizza but there may be breakfast tacos!
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04/06/2016, 12:11 PM | #143 |
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Not much on Mexican but then I'm from NY.
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04/06/2016, 12:13 PM | #144 |
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So am I! Pleasantville (Westchester).
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04/06/2016, 01:22 PM | #145 |
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Looking good! I think you're really going to love that depth.
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04/06/2016, 04:45 PM | #146 |
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Sorry Jack, it goes there if she that decides where it goes says it goes there!!!
Coverin my butt!!!
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Ha, my aunt/uncle live in Pleasantville. I'm about 15 mins away down in Port Chester. Small world.
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04/07/2016, 07:43 AM | #148 |
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I think you might be surprised with the lack of glare depending on how high you mount the fixture.
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Dennis - I'd be curious how many folks were necessary to get the tank into the house, and how many you figure are necessary to get the tank on the stand. I'm going to pull the trigger on a nearly identical dimensioned-tank this week (and it might well be an ELOS), and I'm wondering if I need to hire some folks from the LFS to set the tank up.
I like the tank location version 2 - I've always thought that it was a pity to place a tank where at least 3 sides couldn't be viewed. But I'd suggest pulling it away from the wall by at least 4". Otherwise, salt spray/humidity from a rimless can cause some real drywall issues. |
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I think with those suction cups, it may be possible to lift with two strong guys, but personally I'd feel safer with 4, especially with the cost and the fact that it came all the way from Italy.
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