Boo yah! My 100 to 150 upgrade & build thread

[jonmf]

Top level sealant and clear coat going on the stand tomorrow. Then I can put the tank up on it and plumb the overflow to do the leak test. Since this tank was used I was planning on a week long leak test. Can't ever be too safe..

 

[barbazoid]

look for hidden cabinet hinges

 

[jonmf]

Good to know but I've already bought the newer style. Thank you though.


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[barbazoid]

Good to know but I've already bought the newer style. Thank you though.


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i just found your thread unfortunately if id seen it sooner wouldve of replied

 

[jonmf]

All good. Besides more wood adds to the overall girth!


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[BeanMachine]

Looks spectacular nicely done... I knew it had potential glad it worked out for you.

 

[jonmf]

Two part Zero VOC Acyrlic Polyurethane Component A Clear Matte on and drying.

"The Ultimate in protection from Saltwater"

 

[jonmf]

Well Mike got the boot but...

Stand is in the house!


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[Fly5150]

Coming along nicely. Still doing black sand?


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[jonmf]

Yup. Got 4 20lb bags going in soon.


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[jonmf]

Moved!

Thanks to a few local SCV reefers (and a neighbor).
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[planbtypea]

Built up the door frames cause evidentially the original hinges aren't made anymore. Bad rust on the existing ones. I was asked at Home Depot if I was working on an antique ha!

LOL, those are the same ones I have on my stand... a few look almost as bad too...

 

[jonmf]

Slowly filling. Going with about a 50/50 ratio between new water and water from my other tank. Hopefully this will help with the cycle.

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[Fly5150]

Are you using your old sump? It's gonna be nice with no overflow in the middle. What are your aquascape plans?


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[jonmf]

I'm planning on using my existing sump but will probably upgrade down the road. I think a 60 gal would be better suited. And I have some nylon rods and mortar I got from marco rocks to get creative with the new scape. I'm using this as inspiration.

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[jonmf]

Here goes step 1 in the rock structure build. Any feedback or tips? I kinda think it's a little, mmm, manufactured looking?

Just stacked up for now, mocking up what I have in my head with what I have to work with....

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[goliwala]

If you don't me asking, what are you doing with the old 100g tank? Any plans to sell it?

 

[jonmf]

If you don't me asking, what are you doing with the old 100g tank? Any plans to sell it?

Shoot me a pm


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[jonmf]

A bit hard to tell from the pic but the structure is in and...awesome!


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[Smite]

A bit hard to tell from the pic but the structure is in and...awesome!


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Nice structure. Did you go with just rods? Or did you cement as well? I'm going the same route but wondering if I can get away with just rods if the holes are tight enough.