Fay Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 While Rod was here making the cube I got him to check out a fracture in the front panel of the 2.7m tank. It was a small chip inside the left corner at the bottom which over the years has started to move, its just on the edge of going into the tank and now about 30mm long. Rod said it might not move anymore or it could go all the way to the top!!! Fay cried Frog had another fit!!!!!!!!!!!! After coming back down to earth, we have decided to replace the tank now while the cube is free a good place to put a lot of the stock. So we are going to add some width and hieght while we have the chance Tank will be 2.7x.600.600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 noooo, go 2.7x700x600!!! more depth looks awesome and the fish will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 I want to be able to still sit in the lounge don't forget I have a .900x.900 cube in here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 give the cube to me so you have more room for the new big tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 how many bedrooms?? how many children?? if you only need one bedroom then knock down those walls and make room for more tankage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 that sounds familiar... want BIGGER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 As it is Rod told Frog to put his foot down and to leave the tank its old size, Froggie stuck up for me 2.7 x .600 x .600 it is not pushing my luck anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 isnt that the same size as your old tank? if I were you, i would go shorter and wider instead. 2500x700x600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 No the old tank was only 2.7 X .430 x .570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Dont worry Fay Chims jealous all that spaghetti he's got is for a 5 footer Thats a nice size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 I will be really happy with 2.7x.600x.600 Thanks to Steve and Mark with help on upgrading plumbing the other thing we will do is paint the back up the tank this time, plus upgrade the sump. We will have lots of glass to play with to make a nice sump any suggestions anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 jealous? f'n oath i am! sticking with the italian theme then? :lol: suggestions? biggest one i can think of is make sure the last section in your sump (after the baffles) is large enough to hold massive amounts of water for any water that back syphons. once you've made your sump etc, its hard to change it without alot of time, effort and money. closed loops? go HARD and make heaps. i highly recommend looking at oregonreef.com and seeing steve weasts closed loop design. very smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Copy my sump Its spot on, and its 7 feet long Your welcome, good luck with it. I can't wait to see the pics and one day see it for real. Good luck Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Glass is cut and sitting in the lounge, painted back glass. Rod is coming tonight to make a start putting it together Cube Tank is finished and waiting for the transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Poor Rods sick so this could be on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 Tanks made and sitting on the lounge floor, did the transfer of stock into the cube tank bit of a tight fit but all in apart from some packing rock and sand which is contained with power filter and heater. Rounded up some mussels to lift the old tank onto the floor now we have two tanks on the lounge floor, Rod is going to try and cut the old tank down while it is made up tomorrow, so we can use it for a big sump 1700long. Frog has made a big box to put it in, and today he added more joists under the floor it now has 4 joists under the tank supported by block wall and metal beam. Tomorrow Frog has to do stuff with the cabinet to make it bigger and stronger. I'm glad we didn't wait any longer to do this the crack in the old tank had just started to enter the inside of tank. The whole thing has been a right pain in the a. don't want to ever go through this again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 photos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 New tank now on it's cabinet, Rod did well cutting down the old tank to make the sump, tomorrow finish the sump box and install plus plumbing. P.S. Happy with the size looks big!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Sorry Reef no photos it hasn't been easy doing all this and running the shop at the same time, got staff in to cover for Frog this weekend another added expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 you better have progress photo's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 hard to get good staff these days lol no photos as well whats the world coming to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 I'm blessed with really good staff, they can run the place and look after the fish when we are away Sorry about the photos but you will see plenty of the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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