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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #25 on: May 08, 2011, 16:36:39 »
Lights and skimmer operating.  Had to make a makeshift controller panel.   Also a top down shot with some better color.   With the brighter lights, the fish are a starting to come out of hiding.   Went ahead and put a MP40 on the side for better flow.   I just need to move the frag tank over, then I can start tearing the wall out.




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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #26 on: May 08, 2011, 16:40:47 »
I'm really loving this post..Great job with supplying all the info  :-ThumbUpsm
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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2011, 22:07:55 »
Frag Tank moved and plumped in.   Got the CA reactor online too.....   It's amazing how many silly wires have been wrapped around the tank over the years.   Everything now out of the way for the wall to come out.  Going to clean and epoxy coat the floor in the fish room.

Temp Tank/Frag Tank and the "Ball-O-Wires"


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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2011, 11:33:21 »
Looks major and will be fantastic. What are the dimensions on your 180 and where did you get it and how was getting it into the basement? Thanks, Dave

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #29 on: May 28, 2011, 09:44:50 »
What did you cut the rock with?
I have access to a 14" stihl rescue saw, that I can help cut rock with. Using a diamond tip concrete blade (which i also have access to) makes quick work of making medium sized rocks flat bottomed.

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #30 on: May 28, 2011, 09:55:09 »

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #31 on: May 28, 2011, 12:45:54 »
www.Glasscages.com???

No.  My tank will is being built by Marineland.....  The name on the drawings was United Pet Group.   It's kind of interesting who owns who now.....

Marineland is owned by United Pet Group which is owned by Spectrum Brands.
http://www.Marineland.com
http://www.spectrumbrands.com/OurBrands/GlobalPetSupplies.aspx

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #32 on: May 28, 2011, 12:57:11 »
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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #33 on: May 29, 2011, 22:14:50 »
Tank coming soon? Need help moving it?

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #34 on: May 30, 2011, 19:03:26 »
Stand framing is about complete.   This tank sits at 45" from the groung, which is 3.5" lower that my previous tank.    The stand is leveled, end to end it was about 3/8" out.   The bottom of the stand is coated with Fiberglass Resin..... (idea stolen from Lazy)      Carpet is cut out and re-tacked.....that took all day most of the day yesterday.    I should have just paid someone to come in and re-stretch the carpet, but what fun is that.

I haven't decided on the center bracing, I want two in the front for the cabinet panels, but I'll probably only put one on center in the rear.  I just need to be able to get my 75 gal sump in there..

Now for the cabinet doors and trim.


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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #35 on: May 30, 2011, 19:25:34 »
I'm getting a semi!  :party0040:

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #36 on: May 31, 2011, 00:22:46 »
Looks solid. Nice work!

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #37 on: June 09, 2011, 22:17:46 »
While I wait for a tank, I'm playing around with my rock.  I have some rock in a tank cycling, so these are just cocepts right now.  The rock is Marco Rocks, it stacks great.  I'm also glad I bought the flat cut rock to sit on the bottom of the tank.   Here is a classic two stacks look.



And a side view through the soon to be end panel



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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #38 on: June 09, 2011, 22:20:51 »
Nice Paul. How long before your tank gets in?

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #39 on: June 09, 2011, 22:26:36 »
Nice Paul. How long before your tank gets in?

I'm going to call tomorrow morning to see.  I ordered this through Jack's......the plus is that I didn't pay a specific shipping charge, I'm sure the minus is that I get to wait for Jacks truckload shipment of tanks.

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #40 on: June 09, 2011, 22:47:56 »
I'm going to call tomorrow morning to see.  I ordered this through Jack's......the plus is that I didn't pay a specific shipping charge, I'm sure the minus is that I get to wait for Jacks truckload shipment of tanks.
Nice "concepts"! I have to order my tank through jacks as well. Not too excited about the waiting part. Maybe by the time I can order it I will be more patient.

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #41 on: June 17, 2011, 20:16:37 »
Tank is supposedly arriving next week.....   who is ready to help get it in the basement.

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #42 on: June 17, 2011, 20:53:23 »
Tank is supposedly arriving next week.....   who is ready to help get it in the basement.


Let me know when I should be able to make it out

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #43 on: June 17, 2011, 22:47:26 »
I am more than willing to help, buy some brews and its a party!

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #44 on: June 17, 2011, 22:48:48 »
I can help if you'd like, just let me know
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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #45 on: June 18, 2011, 07:18:31 »
I am more than willing to help, buy some brews and its a party!
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I can help if you'd like, just let me know
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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #46 on: June 30, 2011, 20:45:19 »
Tank is at the Jack's Warehouse, we have decided that due to the size I will pickup there......which is cool, since that is just around the corner from my house.  I'm going to take off and pick it up early afternoon.   Jack's will help get it in my truck.   Just could use a few hands getting it into the basement.

Who would be available to help and what works better for you guys.   Tomorrow late afternoon, Sunday or Monday anytime.

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #47 on: June 30, 2011, 21:32:53 »
I can be there anytime after 2:30 tomorrow my work is only a few minutes away from you.

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #48 on: June 30, 2011, 21:55:58 »
Im free friday late after noon or saturday late afternoon as well

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Re: 180 Gallon Starphire tank Upgrade + Fish Room
« Reply #49 on: June 30, 2011, 22:23:26 »
Im free friday late after noon or saturday late afternoon as well

Lets shoot for Friday Afternoon.....what time can you make it?

 

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