240 gallon build

[Volitans67]

You post the photo us all "holding down" your tank. Lol

Things look great. Got that skimmer running in a vinegar bath yet?

Looking forward to seeing pictures of the plumbing progress.

Haha, that was my favorite action shot! I haven't put it in vingear, I just didn't think it would pull that much skimmate :smile: Sorry, hopefully cleaning it up this morning. Unfortunately, we got a call from some family that are coming through town and wanted to come hang out today so the plumbing will be delayed until tomorrow at least. I did take Dowtish's advice and rinsed some more sand and huffed pvc cement, so that will at least make hanging more fun ha!

Sweet, That stand looks great and this will be a first class set up when finished, If there is such a thing. Looking forward to seeing more progress and getting it wet.
Bill

Thanks kindly! I agree, not sure if finished will ever been in question. But, I do finally feel like I'm getting started rather than just accumulating stuff haha.

 

[Volitans67]

Lol...looking good!

Thanks much!

That is my favorite skimmer from reef octopus. Very sexy!

I'm glad I'm not the only one attracted to this thing!

Nice

Thanks!

Nice looking setup. I really like the white.

Thanks! We tried as best we could to match the kitchen cabinets to hold up my end of the tank negotiation haha.

 

[NeveSSL]

That skimmer is sick, man! We need to find a day this week to get you plumbed up. :)

Brandon

 

[bknapp]

Looks great so far, great skimmer. Looking forward to watching the progression.

 

[Volitans67]

Unfortunately not much to report. Thinking of hitting up Lowes and having a plumbing party tonight. That's what all the cool kids do on Friday nights right?

On another note, I have been thinking a lot about my stocking list/plan and I would really like to get a nice show specimen to utilize the tank size. I'm debating between Balaenoptera musculus and Rhincodon typus, what do you all think?

 

[NeveSSL]

Someone down in Georgia, I think in Atlanta who did the Rhincondon typus. They did 4 originally, but I think only 3 survived.

The Balaenoptera musculus looks awesome, but I don't think anyone's done those yet, Georgia or otherwise.

Brandon

 

[schooleyosis]

Common name? I'm lost...

 

[NeveSSL]

Its worth a Google. :D

Brandon

 

[schooleyosis]

Ain't got no time for that...

 

[FishNFrags]

Funny Guys! :tongue:

 

[Dowtish]

I kept both of those once, but I couldnt keep enough live plankton on hand for them. So I gave them to a friend with a biocube.

 

[schooleyosis]

My Google search came up with a boat. Makes sense now... LOL

22" Blazingly Fast Balaenoptera Musculus Electric Powered Radio Remote Control Racing Syma RC Boat

 

[mixer911]

My Google search came up with a boat. Makes sense now... LOL

22" Blazingly Fast Balaenoptera Musculus Electric Powered Radio Remote Control Racing Syma RC Boat

Leave it to Ryan lol :rolleyes:

 

[Volitans67]

Drum roll please....we got water!! :whoo:

A huge thanks to Bill (Poolkeeper1) for coming and putting ALL this plumbing together! It was a huge help to watch and learn and after an overnight test, no leaks. Woo hoo! Here's some pics of all the crazy action. I will say, I not sure what made me sweat more, putting holes in the floor or hoping the tank didn't develop a leak while it sat the past few months in the garage.

 

[Volitans67]

 

[NeveSSL]

Way too cool, man!!!! So stoked to see this!!! Did you just fill it up with tap water to test, or is that salt water? :)

Brandon

 

[schooleyosis]

Awesome!!! How did the first R/C boat race go?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Congrats!

 

[Volitans67]

Way too cool, man!!!! So stoked to see this!!! Did you just fill it up with tap water to test, or is that salt water? :)

Brandon

I contemplated doing salt, but figured I would end up draining it and waste it all so just went with fresh. Hoping to make some tweaks and then get the sand and rock in!

Awesome!!! How did the first R/C boat race go?

I lost by a hair, but I think it was rigged.

Congrats!

Thanks Rev!

 

[ToXIc]

Woot! Looking sweet!!!

Awesome of Bill to lend a hand.

Thanks Bill!