Benny503 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 It's new to me but I bought it used from Ryan (R-3), and from what I knew Ryan trade with Fred (Frednack) here is the link to Fred's original tank . I got the fish tank stand from Ryan (R-3) . Took it home and put few layers of primmers on it and painted the colors that I wanted. Now the tank is mine so I made a few of my own modifications with the help of Magel from "The Frog Prince Water Gardens" here in Grants Pass. We removed the back wall and used the original overflow. We drilled 1" in the back where the 3rd chamber used to be and put it a silenser. I have a old 15G wet\dry filter that mods into a sump. I like sump better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Lets list what I got for my tank today: Filter Sock 3/4 elbows Hose return drain hose SCWD-Switching Current Water Director 1" elbow Check Valve 3/4 2 bushings 3 fittings 3/4 flex hose 3/4 elbow fitting 1" bulkhead fitting Pondmaster Magnetic drive utility pump 500GPH Loc-Lines 4 flare noggles 1/2 in Y fitting 1/2 connectors a few miscellanoush to tie the hose to the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Wow... finally I amd done!!! I put water and sand in the tank and let its cycle, next week I will move all my live rocks, coral to this tank.... I will go really slow this time. I dont want anything to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 sweet little tank Benny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks Eric, I can't wait to put the corals in.... I put a lot of time into the tank already... I can't wait no longer, I want to drive back to PDX to pick up my corals now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 lol....too funny. Remember patients, in this hobby, is golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yeah, its easy say then do.............(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Looks really good benny (rock2). I like the lower cabinet and sump also looks nice and clean, very good arrangement. Did you move down south?. Thats going to be a long drive to trade corals (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 oh I know, I don't pretend to follow my own advise on this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yeah Steve, I moved to Grants Pass since January. I still travel to PDX for work weekly, any trade around PDX will still be good. I remember I still own you a favort, I told myself one of these day will stop by your place to pay you back (whistle) but lately busy with cleaning the house in Pdx so I can put it up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 OK this is very serious... I am not a new to this hobby, And so I am not a beginner. And please,I dont want any body to cry for my mistake (this can cause an arguement from my gf and I. This is what I have in my mind and I am going to keep it that way....SSSSSO no matter how much failure I will involt and how much I will start this tank over all I have to say I did lotssssssssssssssssss of reseach and I am going to do it my way... so back up... please let me do it my way because it's my choice... I dont need you telling me what to put in this tank so pleasssssssssssssssssse dont tell me what to put in my tank ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 OK this is very serious... I am not a new to this hobby' date=' And so I am not a beginner. And please,I dont want any body to cry for my mistake (this can cause an arguement from my gf and I. This is what I have in my mind and I am going to keep it that way....SSSSSO no matter how much failure I will involt and how much I will start this tank over all I have to say I did lotssssssssssssssssss of reseach and I am going to do it my way... so back up... please let me do it my way because it's my choice... I dont need you telling me what to put in this tank so pleasssssssssssssssssse dont tell me what to put in my tank .....[/quote'] Woah, where did that come from? I think that it is everyone's choice to stock their tank how ever they want to. Its your money, your time, and your tank. You and I started on this forum, and I think in this hobby, right around the same time. While we both have been around for about a year, there are definitely folks on this forum that have been involved in SW a lot longer. That's why I run my ideas past them, for feedback. I wish you the best success with your tank, and I do hope that you don't feel like anyone is telling you what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 He he he Sorry about this post because I got some nasty private message from some people that I will not post name :-) That person is very much calling me a stupid for ruining a perfect all in one biocube, that person telling me to put the false wall back ha ha ha ... I know I spend a lot time and money into it, but I like DIY stuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Horrible choice in what you are putting into that tank. Jeez water? Dont you think that is a little greedy? You don't NEED water you know...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 LoL Eric, I would be mad if that person would say "Are you stupid? putting salt in fresh water?" he he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 OMG.....salt too? Dude come on now. No Seriously, you decide what you have or do, it is YOUR tank. EVERYONE is can..... well..... you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yup Eric, salt and RO/DI water :-( not just old tap water but RO/DI water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I look forward to seeing this thing when it is done. That is for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenzoa Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Sounds like you have put alot of hard work into this project I can't wait to see the end result. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Thanks... I will take some pictures and update tomorrow after a fishing trip from Crescent City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 tank project looks cool, look forward to more pics benny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I also ripped the false wall out of the back on my tank. It was an AIO pacific coast cube, but I wanted to add an over flow box to run a sump which I couldn't do with the false wall in there. So out it came! The lid too was quickly removed in leu of a sunpod fixture. Modifications to your tank are your decision. Anyone who disagrees is delusional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thanks Jenchild, I hope that person read it here to see I am not the only one. I just can't believe that someone call me stupid because I love what I do he he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 tank project looks cool' date=' look forward to more pics benny![/quote'] Thanks Roy, if you notice at the tank that the sunpod I got from you :-) 20K light bulb I got from hellolights that pretty much you showed me. Thank You!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Pic's please! You know the saying!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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