RocketEngineer launches again.

[Bohemian Waxwing]

I think I recognize you from RC?

Anyways, welcome back. That tank is sweet.

 

[RocketEngineer]

I think I recognize you from RC?

Anyways, welcome back. That tank is sweet.

Yup, started there. When I got back into the hobby, here was more popular.

Thanks. I’m trying to decide what I want to add next. More fish, just need to decide which ones. Corals are another option. I still have my old skimmer to rework and install plus a few odds and ends to clear up. It’s a work in progress.

 

[RocketEngineer]

Critter pics:
Some kind of feather duster sorry, hard to see):

The big hermit crab riding a snail:

 

[RocketEngineer]

Urchin plus a hermit crab doing pull-ups on the seaweed:

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Urchin plus a hermit crab doing pull-ups on the seaweed:

 

[RocketEngineer]

I realized I didn’t have a good picture of the tank including the light support. So here is everything plus my current tank mess.

The bracket on the wall is 8020 extrusion. I purchased it all black, including black brackets. There are four angle brackets, two on top, two on bottom of the verticals, that are bolted into studs with flange head screws. The rest of the wall frame is built off that. The lights themselves hang on a Radium 40” bar. The cable for that is looped around the front bar of the wall bracket. One day I will crimp and trim the cable but for now, it’s been working good.

 

[RocketEngineer]

You know you’re a reefer when: you’re excited for a box of wet sand.

 

[RocketEngineer]

Sand was acquired and crater in the corner filled. Lots of shells and gravel so hopefully this new batch will stay in place better. The tank was too cloudy for pictures but I hope to take some soon.

 

[areefer01]

I think I recognize you from RC?

Yep - that would be the same member. His DIY stand thread over there still has great information relevant to the hobby today. In my opinion anyway.

Hope you are well Northern.

 

[RocketEngineer]

Not the best photo but here they are, waiting to get fed.

 

[LeaTay]

I realized I didn’t have a good picture of the tank including the light support. So here is everything plus my current tank mess.

The bracket on the wall is 8020 extrusion. I purchased it all black, including black brackets. There are four angle brackets, two on top, two on bottom of the verticals, that are bolted into studs with flange head screws. The rest of the wall frame is built off that. The lights themselves hang on a Radium 40” bar. The cable for that is looped around the front bar of the wall bracket. One day I will crimp and trim the cable but for now, it’s been working good.

New builder here. Your work is incredible and I was wondering if you could share your build plans and material list for the 90 gallon tank stand? Thank you so much in advance!

 

[areefer01]

New builder here. Your work is incredible and I was wondering if you could share your build plans and material list for the 90 gallon tank stand? Thank you so much in advance!

Here is a thread that is archived on Reef Central - the first post covers the design and talk about sizing for different stands. You can also search here if you want but the reason for the link is that there is a history of posts asking design questions with answers that dates back to 2007.

DIY Stands Template and Calculator - Reef Central Online Community

DIY Stands Template and Calculator Do It Yourself

www.reefcentral.com

 

[RocketEngineer]

New builder here. Your work is incredible and I was wondering if you could share your build plans and material list for the 90 gallon tank stand? Thank you so much in advance!

Here is a thread that is archived on Reef Central - the first post covers the design and talk about sizing for different stands. You can also search here if you want but the reason for the link is that there is a history of posts asking design questions with answers that dates back to 2007.

DIY Stands Template and Calculator - Reef Central Online Community

DIY Stands Template and Calculator Do It Yourself

www.reefcentral.com

That can be found in the new thread here:

Basic DIY Stand Calculator

This is a repost of my previous calculations. Again, this is not my design but has become connected with my name over the years. The basic principle of the design is two box frames connected by four legs. The upper one supports the tank and transfers the load to the legs. The legs are made of...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[RocketEngineer]

I will say that the tank has new residents. I added 7 fish: an algae blenny, a citron gobie, a powder brown tang, and 4 Banggai cardinals.

So far, the powder brown has been a concern as I found it stuck to a powerhead. I’m hoping it pulls through. I have new nori coming later this week. Fingers crossed until then.

 

[RocketEngineer]

The powder brown didn't make it.

 

[DarthRaiderBob]

The powder brown didn't make it.

That sucks man,hate losing fish. Tank is looking good though!

 

[RocketEngineer]

Folks, we are well into the new tank uglies. Need to get my skimmer online.