upgrade to 90g sps tank

[michael chu]

3 weeks ago i pick up new tank from glasscage.
and started diy canopy and stand with in 2weeks
it's not finish yet because i'm little tired but i'll keep working on it.

now i just finish 30gal sump and some part of plumbing.
it cost only $20.00

maybe another 2weeks i'll finish all the job and move all the stuff to new tank.
here i posted pics. also i just want to know when you guys think the stand is strong enough.


thanks


mike

 

[pecan2phat]

Nice Micheal.
Nice and tall stand. You might want to build a front shelf, it comes in handy for putting stuff on when working with or feeding the tank.
If the frame wasn't built yet, you could have oversized it so that you have more working room under the tank. I see more and more custom stands trending this way.

 

[Manny]

very nice:fish: strong enough for sure!
How tall is the stand?

 

[griMReefer]

nice, neat strong looking job! i like the tall sleek look. the tank next to it looks terrific and teeming with vigorous growth! your reef will be so happy! :party:

 

[R32Brightliner]

Very Nice !

 

[herman]

Mike, That skimmer belongs in the skimmer thread dude. Hope you keep us posted with lots of pics :wink1:

 

[michael chu]

thanks guys
the stand 38" higher
i had so many problem with old one (24" tall), that was my big mistaken..lol


thanks


mike

 

[Tonyscoots84]

hey mike great job on the stand and good idea upgrading to a bigger tank.. it looks like the smaller tank is a little stuffed.. lolz... well anyways wanted to wish ya luck on ur new tank and that was a smart idea to do the stand higher... i did my new stand about 38 too.. great job cant wait to see urs setup..

 

[lunner]

You guys always amazed me with your work :shocked1:

 

[loismustdie]

nice job. I like the taller stands too. When I had my 180 built, my wife actually told the guy to make the stand taller since I'm working under there all the time. 38 inches. Can't believe how much easier it is to move around.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

for me it was a pleasure setting up all the stuff in the sump today with room to work... lolz..

 

[masterswimmer]

Michael, very very nice. You'll really be happy that the stand is taller (or at least your back will).

I know you didn't ask for any suggestions, but I see you did part of it already. I noticed you put plywood on the bottom of the stand and added a rubber mat on top. Since your plumbing (at least in the pic) isn't complete, I'd suggest making that rubber mat come up higher or even use a vinyl liner to come to the top of your 2 x's.

You will invariably have some kind of flooding or just water on the floor. Might as well contain it as much as possible.

Just my $.02.......off my soapbox now,

Russ

 

[joe]

I love tall stands!!!:flower:

 

[michael chu]

thanks guys

masterswimmer thanks for advice


mike

 

[michael chu]

Michael, very very nice. You'll really be happy that the stand is taller (or at least your back will).

I know you didn't ask for any suggestions, but I see you did part of it already. I noticed you put plywood on the bottom of the stand and added a rubber mat on top. Since your plumbing (at least in the pic) isn't complete, I'd suggest making that rubber mat come up higher or even use a vinyl liner to come to the top of your 2 x's.

You will invariably have some kind of flooding or just water on the floor. Might as well contain it as much as possible.

Just my $.02.......off my soapbox now,

Russ

here what i finished 2 weeks ago
but it's not done yet i have to make door and do the painting job....
heres some pics

 

[masterswimmer]

Michael, looking great. That tank is stocked to the hilt very quick. Did you move all that livestock from your other established tank?

Nice job incorporating the plastic up the sides too :wink1:

Russ

 

[michael chu]

thanks russ
yes all the live stock from my 65g tank
i spend all day (9am~6pm)
and next day make finished lighting job
i need more liverock to make little higher

but....
i have some problem with rtn
2weeks after finish the setup, i was trying to cleanup the dust ..not water change ,just use seio pump to make fly dust from the bottom to the overflow.
about 2 times

other livestocks fine but few corals starting RTN.



thanks

mike

 

[Tonyscoots84]

lookin really good.... wow.. u transfered all the water u had in ur other tank to this as well..

 

[masterswimmer]

Mike, sorry to hear about the RTN. Is it starting at the top or bottom of the frag/colony? If it's at the top then I'd snip it off (with a little bit of healthy flesh to make certain you got all the dieoff) to prevent it from continuing.

If it's RTN'ing from the bottom up, then I'd do the same thing and snip off the top, leaving some of the healthy flesh behind for the same reason. Then remount the new 'frag'.

Good luck, hope it stops for you,
Russ

 

[michael chu]

thank again russ
it's stop now but i'll keep watching it.