270 Gallon "Fish Pairs Themed" Upgrade

[Petcrazyson]

So what does everyone use in bottom of their stands for water proofing and to reduce vibration?

Nothing yet lol. So far no vibration is felt anywhere near unless your feeling under the stand.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

So what does everyone use in bottom of their stands for water proofing and to reduce vibration?

If you can find the right size, closed cell yoga mats make for a really good bottom.

 

[F i s h y]

I have used automotive undercoating in a spray can...
@Lost in the Sauce @F i s h y any better idea's...

To waterproof I use the roll on truck bed liner or flex seal. Whichever I can find cheaper roll it on the bottom and up the sides a few inches and it will contain plenty of water.
As for vibration reduction I use closed cell yoga mats under the sump and tank. You can also cut a peice to put under your return pump to lighten the noise.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and ideas.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Found the wrasse! As I was scooping out the sand I saw movement and there he was! All fish now accounted for.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

 

[F i s h y]

Where did you get your grey couplings?

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Where did you get your grey couplings?

Got it all at Bulk Reef Supply

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Expecting a fish delivery this morning. A replacement for the female long nose hawk fish!

 

[Petcrazyson]

My favorite hawk fish are the longnose. They say they get a little pushy as they get older, but is that something to be expected but not happen, I mean they are going be with a bunch of larger fish?

 

[MrsBugmaster]

My favorite hawk fish are the longnose. They say they get a little pushy as they get older, but is that something to be expected but not happen, I mean they are going be with a bunch of larger fish?

First time ever having them so I hope they all get along!

 

[Stang67]

I know it's a bit late but for vibrations from the returns pump I used a silicone potholder. Works very nicely in the sump.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

I found some 20 ml pond liner for water proofing the stand at Menards on clearance for cheap and also an anti-fatigue rubber mat for vibration. Bought some live sand today too.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Morning all
Cat enrichment

 

[MrsBugmaster]

The new female longnose hawk fish and my male are getting to know each other seam to be getting along very well.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Just got a delivery. Rails and hardware to mount the lights to the canopy.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Got the pond liner in the bottom of the stand. It isn’t pretty but it will serve its purpose. Also put foam rubber mat to put underneath the sump.
I decided to put a divider on one end of the stand for equipment. I do have an equipment cabinet but it won’t hold everything.

 

[ReefSakes]

Awesome build! I was going to do a pair angelfish theme in my 260g too but ended with just pair of regals and goldflake angels and the rest is all loners lol

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Awesome build! I was going to do a pair angelfish theme in my 260g too but ended with just pair of regals and goldflake angels and the rest is all loners lol

What other angles do you have?

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Started plumbing last night. My friend did an amazing job! I told how I wanted it and he did the work. Can’t finish it until Saturday though. So glad I added the door on the end of the stand!