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Time for the third and final installment of the Stang67 upgrade saga. That would make this build the trifecta or the trilogy or the tricycle or the official 3rd time is a charm build.
If this past year and a half has taught me anything it has taught me to not take anything for granted and to live each day to its fullest. So I decided that I would start planning the forever tank build.
Some back story for those of you that missed the first 2 episodes....
Started with an off the shelf aqueon 29g just to see if I could do it. Now that was back in March of 2019. (Insert initial build thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/theres-a-first-time-for-everything-29-g-newbie.577313/post-7267233
Things went well so well in fact that within a year I upgraded to a 65g low boy (insert second thread here : see above)
That build has been up an running for the last year and a half and I have been really happy with how successful that has turned out.
It has been going so well that I am no longer happy with the size and room it has available. Now I knew this day would come when I started the low boy because I had originally wanted to go with a a 120g but the deal was too good to pass up at the time on the 65. So I had kind of planned for this back then. What I had not planned for is that this would be the final episode. Why the final? Because I am going as big as my current home will allow. Maybe too big but I have never heard anyone say that so we aren't either.
So this build will be known as the "TTAC" Build and it better be. We are going with a 180g folks. Now I know that's not big for some people but for me I think it is the best final outcome. I have ammased quite a few things that I will be repurposing and reusing for this build as well. Tank will be new and have decided to go with a mega matrix from Planet. ONLY REASON I am not going with glasscages is that I have a major PA distributor within 2hrs of my home vs the 8 hrs and 2 days it would take to pick up in TN. My time and mental well being is worth that compromise at least. It will be an external overflow because that is what I have always dreamed of having and I can make it work in my space.
Frame will be t-slot aluminium custom build from Alufab.
That has already been ordered and I would recommend this company and Michael nimmo to ANYONE that is looking to go this route. He was amazing to work with and handled all my change requests without any issues, was quick to respond to all my emails and was way below others prices.
The "TTAC" tank will be occupying the same space albeit a larger one then the 65 so first thing first. Floor supports. This is more for my piece of mind vs any structural need. Over engineering and over thinking are my 2 middle names. Plus I have trust issues in general. Then we will need a temporary tank to cure the additional rock and hold the existing livestock when the time for transferring happens.
Next step it to give the good old Visa a break for a few weeks and get things organized to see what more I may need.
For sure more rocks and sand and a powerhead or 2. Some more pvc for plumbing and a way to mount my lights.
So sit back relax and feel free to comment and provide feedback. I am not planning on this being a quick build because I really want to make sure that I do it right. Thanks all and enjoy your day
If this past year and a half has taught me anything it has taught me to not take anything for granted and to live each day to its fullest. So I decided that I would start planning the forever tank build.
Some back story for those of you that missed the first 2 episodes....
Started with an off the shelf aqueon 29g just to see if I could do it. Now that was back in March of 2019. (Insert initial build thread here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/theres-a-first-time-for-everything-29-g-newbie.577313/post-7267233
Things went well so well in fact that within a year I upgraded to a 65g low boy (insert second thread here : see above)
That build has been up an running for the last year and a half and I have been really happy with how successful that has turned out.
So this build will be known as the "TTAC" Build and it better be. We are going with a 180g folks. Now I know that's not big for some people but for me I think it is the best final outcome. I have ammased quite a few things that I will be repurposing and reusing for this build as well. Tank will be new and have decided to go with a mega matrix from Planet. ONLY REASON I am not going with glasscages is that I have a major PA distributor within 2hrs of my home vs the 8 hrs and 2 days it would take to pick up in TN. My time and mental well being is worth that compromise at least. It will be an external overflow because that is what I have always dreamed of having and I can make it work in my space.
Frame will be t-slot aluminium custom build from Alufab.
The "TTAC" tank will be occupying the same space albeit a larger one then the 65 so first thing first. Floor supports. This is more for my piece of mind vs any structural need. Over engineering and over thinking are my 2 middle names. Plus I have trust issues in general. Then we will need a temporary tank to cure the additional rock and hold the existing livestock when the time for transferring happens.
Next step it to give the good old Visa a break for a few weeks and get things organized to see what more I may need.
For sure more rocks and sand and a powerhead or 2. Some more pvc for plumbing and a way to mount my lights.
So sit back relax and feel free to comment and provide feedback. I am not planning on this being a quick build because I really want to make sure that I do it right. Thanks all and enjoy your day
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