lets see you prop yanks

bananagoby · #1 08/31/2004, 09:10 PM

you've read it now come on let's see those amazining prop tanks

here is one of mine it's a 10 gallon for my softies

holeinone1972 · #2 08/31/2004, 11:18 PM

Here is mine.

Rob

bananagoby · #3 09/01/2004, 06:03 PM

don't forget to include a description of your system and what you grow out

holeinone1972 · #4 09/01/2004, 06:07 PM

OK, it is a 6ft x 4 ft setup.

Partitioned into 3 2x4 sections.

Plumbing is all gravity from my 240 reef upstairs so no pumps, or heaters! YEAH!!

I grow out captive rose anemones, sps frags, lots of xenia and a variety of leathers.

I use 2 400 watt bulbs over the whole tank.

Rob

dendronepthya · #5 09/01/2004, 08:01 PM

Everyone's already seen mine...
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=246772

despot101 · #6 09/02/2004, 10:25 AM

This has to be one of the most ghetto prop setups.

Its only been up for like 2 weeks. All that's in there is shrooms, rics, zoa's, and some plant. It has two 75watt pc LOA bulbs.

bananagoby · #7 09/09/2004, 07:46 AM

come show them off

rs2208 · #8 09/09/2004, 12:36 PM

Here is my plywood L shaped prop tank. It holds about 80g. 2 - 400w 10k's. Plumbed to my main system.

bananagoby · #9 09/09/2004, 12:41 PM

i love that tank i saw it in the DIY forum and it is amazing

Highlander · #10 09/09/2004, 12:49 PM

Combo fuge and frag tank.
45 gallons, outrigger to main tank with common sump.
2 x 250W MHs on reverse daylight cycle.
Mostly used for growing out break-offs or trimmed frags, also for acclimatizing / growing on new frags to the system.

minfinger · #11 09/09/2004, 03:55 PM

Mine:
Which I soon to be converted into the single 75G tank on the right. Mostly softies and used as a display in my new house. After which I'm going to be building a huge shed behind my house and starting over.

phishlet · #12 09/13/2004, 08:36 AM

Ok here's some of mine. Tank is a 46 gallon bowfront. Lighting = 2 250 watt Coralvue 10 Metal halides. Circulation = 3 maxijet 900's. Remora skimmer.

sharkdude · #13 09/13/2004, 03:14 PM

cool thread and good to see there are many ways to skin the coral prop cat!

I don't think webshots will allow image linking, but here is the link to the page of the album:http://community.webshots.com/photo/...66113952ekHLTx

waterway ironmight 3000gph pump, ETS 500 downdraft skimmer, 2 x 250 20k unknown brand bulbs

pic shows a shipment of bali acuacultured corals and other assorted frags

despot101 · #14 09/13/2004, 03:20 PM

Most of these prop tanks are nicer than my main tank.

LOL

Mark · #15 09/13/2004, 03:20 PM

sharkdude,

Where did you get that container? I've been looking for one of those. I've seen stores cure liverock in them, but I could never figure out where they bought them.

sharkdude · #16 09/13/2004, 03:48 PM

Mark,
some info on this thread
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...&highlight=vat

I bought one used from a LFS and another I got from a seafood dealer friend (they use them to truck iced squid and sardines).

ask the lfs where you saw them.

WmTasker · #17 09/13/2004, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rs2208
Here is my plywood L shaped prop tank. It holds about 80g. 2 - 400w 10k's. Plumbed to my main system.

Do you have any info on how you made your plywood prop tank? I have been wondering how to get prop tanks the way I want them, and making my own plywood tanks just might be the answer.

minfinger · #18 09/14/2004, 08:25 AM

He's got a thread around here somewhere. It's a cool tank.

I'll tell you what though, for the price of plywood and the depth we're all going after. You've got to consider those 50G rubbermaids, I've been able to get price quotes as cheap as $55.

sharkdude · #19 09/14/2004, 08:48 AM

I had a chance to visit a place called Roozen's just outside Baltimore last saturday, and a few of their setups use a wood framed sump lined with the rubber pond liner in a green house.

They had display tanks on two centralized sumps like this and they also had live rock curing bins that are essentially above ground wood framed ponds.

A new system they are building, has a custom 600 gal 1-1.5 foot deep acrylic tank on a 4x4 timber stand over a partially buried 1000 gal sump, that is lined by rubber pond liner.

I was concerned about the liner resistance to saltwater but they said no problems. Definately use the higher grade epdm rubber and not the chaepy pvc liners at home depot.

sharkdude · #20 09/14/2004, 08:52 AM

you can make out one of the rubber lined rock ponds in this pic:

http://www.roozens.com/aquaticsystems1.htm

WmTasker · #21 09/14/2004, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by minfinger
He's got a thread around here somewhere. It's a cool tank.

I'll tell you what though, for the price of plywood and the depth we're all going after. You've got to consider those 50G rubbermaids, I've been able to get price quotes as cheap as $55.

Where did you find the rubber maid containers at?

sharkdude · #22 09/14/2004, 11:18 AM

try a feed supply place, they use for horse and cattle water troughs.
or online at rubbermaid site they have a dealer search function or I think you can order but better if you can find someplace local that stocks or will order for you.

minfinger · #23 09/14/2004, 01:02 PM

go to http://yp.yahoo.com and search for seed stores. Ask them the best places to buy if they don't have them. I was asking them about ordering as many as 10 or 15 at one time. Normally they're around $65 to $75 I think.

despot101 · #24 09/14/2004, 01:22 PM

Sweet pics everyone! Keep them coming. Someone please post a $20 prop setup....it will make mine look expensive. LOL

rs2208 · #25 09/15/2004, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Do you have any info on how you made your plywood prop tank? I have been wondering how to get prop tanks the way I want them, and making my own plywood tanks just might be the answer.

The tank is made out of 3/4" exterior grade plywood. I used liquid nails and stainless steal deck screws. I built an oveflow into the corner. It was then painted with 2 part epoxy paint - 3 times. I believe it is called Glidden Bar Rust paint. Last, I sealed it with silicone, which I don't believe is doing anything. The epoxy should completely seal it. There is alot of info on plywood tanks in the DIY forum and at www.garf.org
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