sweet. is that your actual tank, or is it a generic picture?
well, today i journeyed up to toronto to pick up my tank, i decided to get one that wasn't drilled because im not sure on the location right now. It's going to be a very slow project, due to money issues, so i got the tank, i'm probably going to do old castle for the substrate (cutting many corners), use a 100 gallon tank my uncle is giving me for a fuge, and build the stand and then stop to save up for an r/o filter, skimmer, and pumps.
Going slow really sucks but if it means i get a good system, as far as r/o filters and the correct skimmers go, i can wait.
But anyhow, im going to start my journal off with some pictures of how i had to ride home for four hours (my seat is in the back ), and some pics of the tank sitting on it's temporary table.
As you can all imagine i am a very happy person right now
Last edited by Small Fry; 09-14-2006 at 09:59 PM.
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
sweet. is that your actual tank, or is it a generic picture?
USA
that is my actual tank, and my actual little brother in the first pic
im going to spend tomrorow rearranging my basement tomorow so i can have the tank in front of a doorway, which i will rip out. This will accomplish two things-1.will enable me to have all the piping in the space the door occupied, allowing the tank to be flush against the wall.
and 2- it will allow me to have a room behind the tank, for top-offs, quarantine tank etc... the tankstuff will be a room over from my laundrey room so i wont have to truck buuckets of water across the carpet, i can do most or all work from behind the tank, where there is no carpet
Im just going to have to rewire my computer desk so it can be on the other side of the room.......... No biggie
There is one thing im majorly worried about..... audio visual equipment. the place my family wants the tank is right in the middle of my t.v room. Which consists of my t.v and 1000 watt surround sound system (this scares me)
Im going to do my best to re-locate the sub, because it would put the tank directly beside the subwoofer. The only thing that sucks is this is the only place this tank can go without having it as a room divider (is where i wanted it to go, but the tank is five feet long while the basement is only 10 feet across plus i dont believe the tank is wide enough (18") to be two-sided with rock in the middle, i could do-it, but it wouldnt leave much space on each side.
Wow, just realised how long that was. Anyhow, how harmful will the stereo system be on the fish, and is there anyway to reduce the sound-waves the fish feel??? i.e like styrofoam inbetween the tank and stand yadda yadda.
Worse comes to worse ill programme a volume-limiter so none of my brothers will take it up to its full potential
Despite how slow, ill keep you posted on all the steps i take
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
dude, do not get any speaker close to the tank. sounds travel in water better than air. no subwoofers under tank. please. i speak from experience.
USA
Those fish wouldn't be too happy with all that bass
Lucky you little man!! I had just a slew of 10 and 20 gallon tanks as a teen. I did't have a tank over 40G until I moved out of my family's home. Thinking back, I'll bet my parents WISHED I had just one big tank. I'd have 7 or 8 going, both salt and fresh water, depending on what I 'caught' for the tanks from Cape Cod and other bodies of fresh water too. My room looked like a biology lab
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i'm doing my best to take care of the speakers, the sub will most likely be on the othr side of the room, or unplugged. But thanx for the advice anyways guys, i'll keep you posted
and Dave, if my nano didn't crash, i would never have gotten this tank, it's their attempt to make me feel better
needless to say it's working
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
You are wise beyond your years my friend
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Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
Looks sweet!
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Well, today we moved ahead, we went to rona and got some 2x4 and 2x12's and came home, planed all sides and assempled the base of the stand. Tomorows a holiday so i'll probably work on the canopy and the doors, they will be made out of pine (i think, not sure) to match the cupboard doors in the kitchen.
anyhow, got some pictures for you all, enjoy
despite it's strength i may add a center brace tomorow, we'll see
Last edited by Small Fry; 09-14-2006 at 09:59 PM.
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
looking good!
figured out th way its setup now im going to have to build a new tv cabinet to stand in the middle of the room so the couches all fit kind of sux if you ask me :s
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
Always be careful with the saw! Did anyone else see that leg laying on the floor? Looks painful!
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it looks great.. good job on that stand...
and put that leg on ice and get to a doctor.. .
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lmao, don't worry bout that......it was my dad's leg
No but i've been careful with saws ever since my brother cut half od his thumb off on a ban-saw
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
ouch that sounds painful... does he still have his thumb? jw lol
Buy some fish that like loud music and your problem is solved
Looks great Josh!
Gwen - 2008 Atlanta Reef Club Board
MACNA XX Committee
125g RR AGA "The Simple Reef Tank"
Looks very nice. Just one question, won't your dad need/want his leg?
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Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
Josh, you're so funny!
Carmie
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Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
okay, still working on the stand, but a dual 175 watt mh system just became available, i have a 300 watt system that i can use, but can this setup (2 175s and 1 300) still be effective for a reef system, or will there be alot of restriction. Sorry but i cant remember how deep the MH lights can go relative to wattage :/
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
Hows the tank doing Josh?
Gwen - 2008 Atlanta Reef Club Board
MACNA XX Committee
125g RR AGA "The Simple Reef Tank"
hate to say it but nothing happening, ive gotten a new job at subway to fund it, and i worked maybe 30 hours this week, im almost done the stand, im just figuring out the finer details, and i have to pick out new hinges.
But ive been so annoyed cuz i dont have the money to do anything right now so it sucks, but hey, what'll you do. I may paint it tomorow, and put the tank on the stand, and then when i get the measurements, im gonna make the canopy
looks awesome though, ill have pics in a bit
Josh
Small Frys 120
Fish- 1 Percula Clown, Black fin Shrimp Goby
Clown and Goby are just chilling in the NanoCube 12
120 almost ready for re-cycle
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