AV99's custom 600g Reef Savvy on site build-Lots of pictures - Page 8

Malign Reefer · 02/10/2017, 07:43 AM

Simply awesome!!

Malign Reefer · 02/10/2017, 07:43 AM

And yes more pics of the basement please

aquavista99 · 02/10/2017, 10:24 PM

Those shirts are pretty sweet! I have a few myself.

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Originally Posted by iced98lx

that sweatshirt is great man

aquavista99 · 02/10/2017, 10:25 PM

Thank you very much for the compliment!

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Originally Posted by Malign Reefer

Simply awesome!!

aquavista99 · 02/10/2017, 10:31 PM

You are absolutely correct my friend. With the stress of getting a new tank too. The custom external overflow had to arrive in perfect condition from Miami, Fla to Dayton, OH because the hotel, rental car and airline tickets were already booked in advance so safe arrival of the glass external overflow was a big deal (emphasis added).

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Originally Posted by reefwiser

Tim, that is like a whole other tank.

aquavista99 · 02/10/2017, 10:47 PM

Up Next a visit to the Newport Aquarium with Reef Savvy

After the armored seams were installed in November of 2016, I treated Felix of Reef Savvy and Chris Benner of Sticks N Stones to trip the Newport Aquarium. Chris built my stand for the 600g Reef Savvy tank onsite a while back.

Downtown Cincinnati and Newport Aquarium pictures

aquavista99 · 02/10/2017, 10:49 PM

aquavista99 · 02/10/2017, 10:54 PM

Sure thing! Up next will be the custom external overflow installation process with another visit by the Original Tanksta himself.

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Originally Posted by Malign Reefer

And yes more pics of the basement please

Overboard · 02/11/2017, 08:58 AM

Looking good Tim! Awesome project. Really enjoying seeing the details. Great stuff!

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the compliment and glad to share my build with you. Stay tuned. I am really just getting started.

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Originally Posted by SPR1968

I can't believe how much 'big stuff' you need to run such a tank but fascinating watching your build and beyond my knowledge by light years!

Keep up the photos as great to see it all coming together

Best wishes

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 09:20 AM

All the good stuff will eventually end up in the new display. I will see what I can do about posting a few more pictures of the grow-out system....I have a nice sponge collection in the sump too.

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Originally Posted by TrickyTang

While the build is coming along really nicely, being the nerd that I am - may I request a more in-depth tour of your current holding tanks? Would love to see more of that!

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 09:21 AM

Thanks so much, Mark. Always a pleasure sharing my little piece of the reef with you. Looking forward to seeing the progression on your new reef project too!

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Originally Posted by Overboard

Looking good Tim! Awesome project. Really enjoying seeing the details. Great stuff!

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 09:27 AM

Not sure about the size of my basement. Maybe 1,200 Sq feet or so. It is an L shape design.

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Originally Posted by McPuff

How BIG is your basement???!!! :0) I love basements so I have to request some more pics and detailed plans for your (assumed) reno! :0)

saf1 · 02/11/2017, 03:39 PM

Nice tank, and photos. Question or comment I guess. Co2 bottle - are you able to secure it at all? Would hate to have something crazy happen via mother nature or an oops moment and have it take off like a bottle rocket. I've witnessed a few in a couple safety inspections or incidents I've responded to back in my military days. Military intelligence, right? ...

Reef Dude · 02/11/2017, 03:51 PM

Just wanted to say that this build thread is awesome, and I thank you for sharing this with us. This is one of those builds and set ups that many of us can only dream of, so it's great to live this vicariously through you. Looking forward to more updates!

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 10:49 PM

Sounds like an insurance claim if it happens. In my area, we are required to have those Co2 tanks tested and certified every five years by a state licensed fire protection facility pursuant to state law. So I assume it is safe and passed all inspections. But crazy things can happen. My house was struck by lightning last Summer.

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Originally Posted by saf1

Nice tank, and photos. Question or comment I guess. Co2 bottle - are you able to secure it at all? Would hate to have something crazy happen via mother nature or an oops moment and have it take off like a bottle rocket.

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 10:51 PM

Thank you so very much for the amazing compliment, Reef Dude.

I sincerely appreciate the kind words and am honored to have you follow my journey.

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Originally Posted by Reef Dude

Just wanted to say that this build thread is awesome, and I thank you for sharing this with us. This is one of those builds and set ups that many of us can only dream of, so it's great to live this vicariously through you. Looking forward to more updates!

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 11:26 PM

Up Next: Custom External Overflow installation

Reef Savvy and crew visited my home again during the holidays (arrived Christmas Day 2016 and departed New Year's Day Jan. 1 2017) to install the custom external overflow. Be sure to check out the amazing time lapsed video of this visit as well.

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 11:30 PM

Next up is the time lapsed video .... Enjoy! And in the holiday spirit, Felix and family enjoyed the cold weather ...

aquavista99 · 02/11/2017, 11:41 PM

WLachnit · 02/12/2017, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TrickyTang

While the build is coming along really nicely, being the nerd that I am - may I request a more in-depth tour of your current holding tanks? Would love to see more of that!

+1. I have to say that really gives one an appreciation of the scope and scale of your project!

aquavista99 · 02/12/2017, 06:59 PM

Thank you! It can be overwhelming at times when balancing family and career with a large reef build but rewarding too.

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Originally Posted by WLachnit

+1. I have to say that really gives one an appreciation of the scope and scale of your project!

aquavista99 · 02/12/2017, 07:02 PM

Here is time lapsed video as promised. Just click below to view. Enjoy!

aquavista99 · 02/12/2017, 10:55 PM

j4mypets · 02/13/2017, 12:38 PM

Absolutely beautiful! My dream and in the near future making is a 96x36x30, so I will be watching yours very closely and absorbing anything I can! My last was a 180g so this will be quite larger. I know we cant wait to see it with water, so I would imagine how excited you must be. Congrats!

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Malign Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 324	Simply awesome!! __________________ Barroom Hero

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Malign Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 324	And yes more pics of the basement please __________________ Barroom Hero

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aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Up Next a visit to the Newport Aquarium with Reef Savvy After the armored seams were installed in November of 2016, I treated Felix of Reef Savvy and Chris Benner of Sticks N Stones to trip the Newport Aquarium. Chris built my stand for the 600g Reef Savvy tank onsite a while back. Downtown Cincinnati and Newport Aquarium pictures Last edited by aquavista99; 11/06/2017 at 09:47 PM.

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aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Last edited by aquavista99; 11/06/2017 at 09:49 PM.

02/11/2017, 08:58 AM	#184
Overboard Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 554	Looking good Tim! Awesome project. Really enjoying seeing the details. Great stuff! __________________ 360 Gallon SPS Display. Lighting is with two 400 watt MH , two Radion G4 X30s, supplemented with old school VHOs for some "pop". Fish - Pair of IO Regal Angels, pair of captive bred Hawaiian Flame

02/11/2017, 03:39 PM	#189
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	Nice tank, and photos. Question or comment I guess. Co2 bottle - are you able to secure it at all? Would hate to have something crazy happen via mother nature or an oops moment and have it take off like a bottle rocket. I've witnessed a few in a couple safety inspections or incidents I've responded to back in my military days. Military intelligence, right? ... __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

02/11/2017, 03:51 PM	#190
Reef Dude Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: York, Pa Posts: 89	Just wanted to say that this build thread is awesome, and I thank you for sharing this with us. This is one of those builds and set ups that many of us can only dream of, so it's great to live this vicariously through you. Looking forward to more updates!

02/11/2017, 11:26 PM	#193
aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Up Next: Custom External Overflow installation Reef Savvy and crew visited my home again during the holidays (arrived Christmas Day 2016 and departed New Year's Day Jan. 1 2017) to install the custom external overflow. Be sure to check out the amazing time lapsed video of this visit as well. Last edited by aquavista99; 11/06/2017 at 10:07 PM.

02/11/2017, 11:30 PM	#194
aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Next up is the time lapsed video .... Enjoy! And in the holiday spirit, Felix and family enjoyed the cold weather ... Last edited by aquavista99; 11/06/2017 at 10:09 PM.

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aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1

02/12/2017, 07:02 PM	#198
aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Here is time lapsed video as promised. Just click below to view. Enjoy!

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aquavista99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 544 Blog Entries: 1	Last edited by aquavista99; 11/06/2017 at 10:26 PM.

02/13/2017, 12:38 PM	#200
j4mypets Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 452	Absolutely beautiful! My dream and in the near future making is a 96x36x30, so I will be watching yours very closely and absorbing anything I can! My last was a 180g so this will be quite larger. I know we cant wait to see it with water, so I would imagine how excited you must be. Congrats!