conners 80gallon build thread

[temec_lover]

ok so.... im getting steves 80g tank saturday so i bought the sump/fuge today its an acrylic clear for life brine tank drilled (will soon be plumbed into a frag tank) next weekend i will be buying a lot more of the stuff
pics
sump with lid that will be turned into baffles

 

[temec_lover]

how high of a water level does an octo 150 need?

 

[temec_lover]

what should i put in it fish wise? i was thinking....
pbt ( i know the tank is to small but it not have that much rock in it and ill get it small)
blue tang ?
magnificent foxface
pair of clowns
some anthias
flame angle
thats preatty much it fish wise...

 

[temec_lover]

why doesnt any1 ever post on my threads?

for lighting instead of retro kits im going to use a 6 bulb tek with individual reflectors because after buying the kit and reflectors and such its the same price

 

[SteveOhh]

Because if we wait 5 minutes, you'll change your mind......................

First time I've ever seen a thread build started before the author even bought the tank.....

 

[temec_lover]

LOL yup.... the person should be there around wednesday to pick it up for me... tell her i said to pick it up NO MATTER WHAT.. lol she said she wouldnt pick it up if it was gross just tell her i said NO MATTER WHAT lol

 

[temec_lover]

this may be delayed.... if i get evacuated...

 

[temec_lover]

what bulb combo should i use?

 

[nahtanoj]

what lighting will you have?

 

[temec_lover]

6 bulb tek... indv reflectors

 

[temec_lover]

ok i bought my return pump.. a rio 20hf

 

[SteveOhh]

Ok so here's Conner's tank, stand & canopy.............................

 

[temec_lover]

THANKS STEVE itl be here tomorrow my friend is delivering it..

 

[temec_lover]

ok so the tank is here and i spent all day cleaning and restaining all the wood on the tank here are some pics

the canopy pre-stain

the stand pre-stain

the tank

stand after stain

me staining stand

doors and canopy after stain

the tank with silicone drying the overflowcovers

 

[SteveOhh]

Good job.....................Already looks 100% better!!!!!

 

[temec_lover]

lol ya it was a ***** to replace some of the wood on the stand

 

[crazydante23]

Looks good conner.

 

[nahtanoj]

you mean conner has the tank for this thread now? lol, looking good, keep us posted, if you need the water let me know.

 

[Bergovoy]

i was going to make a suggestion on finishing the stain, but nevermind, it looks AWESOME.

Truly looks like it could be store bought, nice finish...

And is that grandma? Hi, Grandma!!

*she looks very happy to see you being productive, and interest... I miss my grandma...

 

[Mark82]

Great job Conner, the stand and canopy look good.