This girl’s 310g peninsula dream tank with fish room!

[K7BMG]

The stand I am referencing I had back in the 80s and 90s.
So no build thread for it.
I would guess the plastic covers would make it worse, as it would retain and hold more moisture inside. If guess if they were completely sealed but I don't know that is the case as the arm needs to move in and out, so the moisture will still get in.
Think of the covers as a tarp over dry land, the moisture collects on the underside of the plastic, its the same theory in place here.

Back then the fans that were available were just cheap with steel bearings or parts.
They would succumb to the moisture and salt creep causing corrosion then fail.
I know they are much better today and ones that are hermetically sealed can be found but are not cheap.

This is my tank as of 2-28-20.
This is the last picture I took but It has some livestock in it now and I need to update.

This is my sump setup but again not a current picture.

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

Tonight’s progress, 3 coats white semi-gloss paint on the outside of the doors and a coat on the stand frame. Next step, polyurethaning everything inside the canopy.

 

[alton]

Looking good. I am sure you will be happy when you can see a tank with water flowing very soon.

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

LOOK WHAT JUST ARRIVED AT THE LFS!!!!

 

[alton]

I see the glass bracing at 2', 4', and 6'. I do not see glass bracing on both ends?

 

[Katrina71]

Hellooooo Lovely!

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

I see the glass bracing at 2', 4', and 6'. I do not see glass bracing on both ends?

There’s not any on the ends.

 

[alton]

Mine has this on both ends which makes it difficult to clean. I wish mine didn’t

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

Mine has this on both ends which makes it difficult to clean. I wish mine didn’t

Aw yeah, I can see how that would be a pain

 

[TriggerFinger]

LOOK WHAT JUST ARRIVED AT THE LFS!!!!

will they deliver or do you have your own semi truck to haul that bad boy?

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

will they deliver or do you have your own semi truck to haul that bad boy?

They are delivering it on Tuesday. Does anyone know what the protocol is for tank delivery, am I supposed to tip them? The LFS owner is bringing 4-6 guys with him.

 

[Mikeltee]

Anyone know if a canopy helps reduce the rate of evaporation?

Not really as it traps a lot of the heat of the lights. I run 2x MH, 4x T5, and 2 reefbrite led strips over a 48x22x30 and I go through 2.5gal a week. I have 2x 80mm fans on top of my canopy that run when the lights are on.

 

[Mikeltee]

They are delivering it on Tuesday. Does anyone know what the protocol is for tank delivery, am I supposed to tip them? The LFS owner is bringing 4-6 guys with him.

I always tip the movers. If I feel they gave me a good deal I'll tip good... 20% of the move fee. 10% at least. With 6 guys, you might be better off buying them a half dozen pizzas.

 

[jman930]

following as I'm getting the EXACT same tank delivered the end of this month!

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

following as I'm getting the EXACT same tank delivered the end of this month!

Awesome!

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

Progress update. 3 coats of poly on everything inside the canopy and got one of the sides put on the stand. The rest will be completed after the tank is in place. It arrives tomorrow!!!

 

[LovesDogs_CatsRokay]

ITS HERE!

 

[jman930]

looks great!

 

[SkiCatTX]

ITS HERE!

Looking good! Can’t wait to see this come together.

 

[MJV15]

Anyone know if a canopy helps reduce the rate of evaporation?

Yes it helps, at least in my little 100 gallon setup. It takes me about two weeks to go through 5 gallons of RO water.