So, Vetteguy did it again?? 400g Build Thread

[mjszos]

You have more faith in this bucket than I do in most people! Glad to see you're getting back up and running, hopefully the FL repairs go quickly and smoothly!

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Looking great, sorry about the circumstance, but what a beautiful outcome you have there!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looking great, sorry about the circumstance, but what a beautiful outcome you have there!!

Very pleased with outcome, and an R2R member stopped over last night and commented how Quiet the tank is.

 

[Mschmidt]

Is it too soon after the fact to say they did a bang up job moving it?

Tank looks amazing, and it is impressive you got it running that quickly!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Is it too soon after the fact to say they did a bang up job moving it?

Tank looks amazing, and it is impressive you got it running that quickly!

here's a little tip and trick for reefers:

I considered getting colored schedule 40 pipes for this build then saw the prices and had other things to buy, so I went with standard white pipes. I had considered the blue or the orange colored pipes. Then an acquaintance told me he had the same thing in mind, but the colored pipe was expensive. I however realized he had Red and he told me he spray painted the pipes with 3 coats of rustoleum 4X.
Then came the lightbulb- what if down the road I sold the tank and the buyer didnt like orange and what if it peeled? I was at Menards hardware today and low and behold- They have Colored duct Tape which can be peeled off if new owner does not like the color.
The result?

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Im trimming edges later

 

[blaxsun]

I'm giving you a like, but I'm secretly cringing about the effort to remove all that duct tape!

 

[death-by-reef]

looks great for something that was broken when it arrived. following this one

 

[vetteguy53081]

I'm giving you a like, but I'm secretly cringing about the effort to remove all that duct tape!

Blow dryer

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[dstockwell]

Is that an air stone to look like an underwater vent?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Is that an air stone to look like an underwater vent?

Tank is only 5 days running. Assuring ample oxygen until Sunday as rocks in sump are seeding and tomorrow im turning on skimmer and algae scrubber

 

[Mschmidt]

Tank is only 5 days running. Assuring ample oxygen until Sunday as rocks in sump are seeding and tomorrow im turning on skimmer and algae scrubber

borrowing this for when I wet my upgrade. thanks!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Tank has cleared up and algae scrubber now installed and running as is UV unit.

 

[vetteguy53081]

8" X 8" seaweed sheet gone in 51 seconds. . . LOL

Next additions:
Aussie Harlequin Tusk
Convict Tangs - Found some that are eating

 

[vetteguy53081]

Went for a drive today and look what was added !!!! Australian version and is eating immediately !!

 

[Zach B]

Went for a drive today and look what was added !!!! Australian version and is eating immediately !!

So jealous of the harlequin! Love seeing the pbt They all look great!

 

[vetteguy53081]

So jealous of the harlequin! Love seeing the pbt They all look great!

Had to go to Chicago but so worth it. Racine county- counted 11 cops and it was only 10:50am

 

[blaxsun]

I've heard that the harlequin can be a well... *********. Any truth?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I've heard that the harlequin can be a well... *********. Any truth?

I’ve had one before and this one is bright in color and eating everything offered . Never had a behavioral issue with them

 

[blaxsun]

I’ve had one before and this one is bright in color and eating everything offered . Never had a behavioral issue with them

That's good to know! I may pick your brain down the road - it's definitely one of the fish I'd love to have in my tank.