Smallblock's 72 bowfront build thread

[drnecropolis]

Looks good.. I really dig the rockwork.m not to sure about that stand though.. LoL

 

[smallblock]

lol yeah its been a love or hate thing with the stand. If you ever go to red lobster and look at the wood there that what i wanted it to look like aged wood by the ocean. It turned out ok though a little more blue than i wanted. I wanted more grey in it but I'm not about to do all that sanding again. It was really hard to find that color so I guessed and went with what it is now

 

[drnecropolis]

LoL!!

I know the color you are talking about.. Now it makes more sense.. Now the color doesn't seem so bad..

 

[smallblock]

I think some stainless hinges will help offset all the blue

 

[smallblock]

lol shut it I didnt wanna paint it b/c i would lose all that grain in it

 

[drnecropolis]

No doubt.. Maybe we can get some old nets to hang around it.. Maybe lobster trap also..

The color really does look better now that I know the look you were going for..

 

[smallblock]

So I finally got this thing running and cycled, thanks to you guys i figured out the drain deal, I wish someone had said throttle back on the pump side to get the proper heigth lol anyway here are some pics of how it looks now

 

[drnecropolis]

Dude, Hell with the tank.. Get the PS3 running!!

 

[smallblock]

Monday I acclimated almost everything thats mine from my brothers tank to the 72 and for the most part it went well. I put in my Coral beauty, Blue Chromi, Cleaner skrimp, Blood red skrimp, Mated pair of watchmen gobie and CUC, I added my yellow tang but he didnt make it Stil not sure what happend to him but he fought the good fight and lost. Heres pics.
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[smallblock]

Rest in peace buddy, this is the nem that maple tried to kill lol it wasnt his fault i was keeping them in a tote at my house then the landlord had to do some work on the ceiling so i moved them to maples, they split then found a power head, he had to dump them in his tank that wasnt done cycleing so they just about died, its coming back though
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[smallblock]

bump for the day crew

 

[mapleredta]

Smallblock;524994 wrote: Rest in peace buddy, this is the nem that maple tried to kill lol it wasnt his fault i was keeping them in a tote at my house then the landlord had to do some work on the ceiling so i moved them to maples, they split then found a power head, he had to dump them in his tank that wasnt done cycleing so they just about died, its coming back though

:lol2:you b*****d

 

[smallblock]

My latest update

It seems that i will not have enough room to have a fuge in my sump, but i had a big cpr hang on laying around so i decided to put it to use, I built this stand which will slide right behind the tanks stand and hide my fuge. The extra height on the edges are so i can lay a light across there. Also i ordered a 10 inch fan that is on a timer and suspended it from the stand it works perfect i can maintain a pretty constant temp of 79.5 all day long.

 

[smallblock]

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[smallblock]

I found this fitting to fit on a maxi and it will supply the fuge, a ball valve to throttle it way back for slow flow, btw my skimmer is the best on the market

 

[mapleredta]

Smallblock;530577 wrote: I found this fitting to fit on a maxi and it will supply the fuge, a ball valve to throttle it way back for slow flow, btw my skimmer is the best on the market

LMAO. A sponsor should donate a skimmer to you. ::lol2:

 

[smallblock]

hey it works, you used it for a while remeber good luck tuning yours everyday lol jk yours is nice, hey your in charge of that stuff help a bro out

 

[mapleredta]

Smallblock;530585 wrote: hey it works, you used it for a while remeber good luck tuning yours everyday lol jk yours is nice, hey your in charge of that stuff help a bro out

Touche. Found it's sweet spot now that is has a bacterial load in the tank.:up:

 

[smallblock]

awesome, map, guys i forgot to add the mods i did to my lights, I found some legs( dont worry jenn i will still get the others) i replaced a fan and also added a glass splash shield instead of acrylic its so much clearer and i think it helps.

 

[smallblock]

Here are my new friends the naked clowns
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