Ross B Reef'n 170 Gallon & Fishroom Megabuild

[Janci]

Muahaha, I'm a mad man!

This would make me nervous.
But after seeing that you take the time for pictures while the tank is half in/out the car and on/off the table, you are cool to go.

Great tank dimensions!
Following along.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Day 8 - lunchtime:

Dont forget to cut a hole for the plumbing!

Ramp built, but needs some sanding:

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Moving the tank into place!

Going to tear this ramp down, pour myself some bourbon, and call it a day.

 

[dantimdad]

WOW! Very good idea on how to move it into place!

I bet it was nerve wracking.

Enjoy your drink, you have earned it!

 

[dantimdad]

Did I miss who built the tank?

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Did I miss who built the tank?

GlassCages built the tank, and I'm very happy with it.

I was most nervous of the winch snapping off the mount and flying through the front of the tank. I couldn't wait to get that thing off! After that was all manual, shimmying it up, one 2x4 width at a time.

 

[dantimdad]

GlassCages built the tank, and I'm very happy with it.

I was most nervous of the winch snapping off the mount and flying through the front of the tank. I couldn't wait to get that thing off! After that was all manual, shimmying it up, one 2x4 width at a time.

I think we figured out how the pyramids were built!

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

I think we figured out how the pyramids were built!

You caught me! I've been consulting with Imhotep! ;Woot

Unfortunately it's more like this

 

[dantimdad]

You caught me! I've been consulting with Imhotep! ;Woot

Unfortunately it's more like this

LOL!

 

[Janci]

Moving the tank into place!

Going to tear this ramp down, pour myself some bourbon, and call it a day.

Keep the ramp as a reminder of accomplished missions.

The bourbon is well deserved.
Congratulations.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

For anyone wondering, the picture below shows how the tank was moved onto the styrofoam without destroying it.

Got it on top of the 1x2's, rocked it forward to remove the back pieces, and likewise for the front.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

The wife and I agreed the tank was set too far back into the nook. So my time today has been spent adding a 2in extension to the aquarium stand to pull it forward.

 

[mr. lovestrong]

your tank ramp looks better than my tank stand lol! I will be setting up a tank of similiar dimensions soon I am interested in seeing how you decide to aquascape.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

your tank ramp looks better than my tank stand lol! I will be setting up a tank of similiar dimensions soon I am interested in seeing how you decide to aquascape.

I'm going for an "island under the sun" vibe. Hope I can make it happen

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Back on the path of progress!

Extended the stand 2 inches forward, adjusted the overflow outlet opening on the stand, and put on the bottom fascia. Its starting to look like an aquarium!

Note to self: re-fasten beam on stand platform.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Figured out my plan for the lid and concealed return air vent. After this, it's almost time for plumbing ;Woot. Off to Lowes!

 

[infinite0180]

This is awesome work

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Thank you

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

Made and installed the concealed air return and lid. Getting late, so I'm postponing the hydraulics until tomorrow.

 

[Ross B Reef'n]

I don't know how to break this to my wife..... I'm going to need 2 more MP40QD's for 100x turnover capability, and the 50w UV sterilizer from BRS.... then there's the looming calcium reactor... all one step at a time. Love you honey!