Author Topic: Finally! Tank build time (Read 4344 times)

Fishfreak · « **on:** October 04, 2012, 00:05:07 »

Alright. Finally going to start my tank build! A little background before the pics. Its a 180 gallon with a 75 gallon sump and a 75 gallon refug. It will be an SPS dom. tank. So here we go!

Fishfreak · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:06:24 »

So my dad is good with wood working so I thought it would be a good project for him to build my stands.

Fishfreak · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:07:33 »

And the stands start to come together.

Fishfreak · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:08:26 »

And the two finished projects.

The stand for the 75 gallon refug.

And the stand for the 180 gallon.

Fishfreak · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:09:48 »

Then it was like christmas!

More to come hopefully tomorrow!

Neogenesis · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2012, 00:18:01 »

Very nice....can't wait to see more!!!

Twizted1 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:52:28 »

Like the stands. He did a nice job. Keep us updated.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:09:06 »

Looks great

Boonjob · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:16:24 »

Great work, Looking forward to seeing it progress. Keep the pics coming

lazylivin · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2012, 18:52:34 »

He has definitely got some good woodworking skills. Looks really nice and sturdy. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Fishfreak · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2012, 00:40:09 »

More pics! The sump

Fishfreak · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2012, 00:43:43 »

The mangrove tank. Got the light hung from the ceiling.

Fishfreak · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2012, 00:45:00 »

Got the sump under the tank and the stands put in place.

Fishfreak · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2012, 00:46:46 »

And a side project Ill share with this build. Got him to build another stand and I began working on my vivarium!

Did the background by hand!

(This will be for poison dart frogs)

Twizted1 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2012, 08:40:56 »

Cool stuff right there. Where you planning on getting you frogs?

Fishfreak · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2012, 10:10:05 »

More than likely joshsfrogs.

Twizted1 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2012, 12:36:12 »

There is a reptile show in columbus once a month. And there is a guy that goes every month, and has for years. He always has beautiful pd frogs of all colors. May be worth checking out?

Fishfreak · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2012, 23:33:53 »

Update! Got the tank. Tomorrow is plumbing and hopefully by Sunday its leak tested and is being filled with RO. Also got some done on my vivarium.

Kenn · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2012, 23:56:21 »

The anticipation mounts

Your "place of life" is really cool. (had to show off my Latin skills as my son is looking over my shoulder. He's taking Latin as well

)
Is it for frogs or reptiles ?

Fishfreak · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2012, 01:16:58 »

Dart frogs

Fishfreak · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2012, 17:51:43 »

Of coarse like always something happens. Had to order another bulk head so it should be here tomorrow so hopefully I can leak test it on friday and have pics up. But on a side note for now here is my progression on the vivarium!

chromiumlux · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2012, 00:37:45 »

Very Nice!

volcano · « **Reply #22 on:** October 26, 2012, 11:24:43 »

Great work on your builds! Can't wait to see more pics and your dendros. I do tons of business with Josh @ Josh's Frogs. He and I are site sponsors on many reptile / dendro forums. He is a great guy to deal with and sells quality dart frogs and fruit flies. I have quite a few here from Josh.

Boonjob · « **Reply #23 on:** October 26, 2012, 11:29:05 »

I would love to have some Dendros, I have been milling it for the last year. Very Cool

volcano · « **Reply #24 on:** October 26, 2012, 18:27:47 »

Boon, a local vendor in Troy has a lot of different dendros. They are called Jewels of Eden and you can pick up locally and avoid shipping. Tell the Tom sent you. Their number is 937.533.3087.

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