Poknsnok's 240 build

[corwando]

I'm usually just a lurker, but I have to ask- where did you get the slide rail and hardware?

[poknsnok]

Hey gasman. the Rack only slides back but leaves me 15" open to place stuff. I got the aluminum from online metals and the slides from
http://www.woodpeck.com/ttrackmain.html

I actually got the idea from JBNY.. they work great.. I have it slide forward because thats how its removed.. I can take remove it and replace it very easily..

[gasman059]

thx excellent work I will be following this build.
Any other pics of the actual rack with dimensions?

[GMFett]

great work so far! glad you arent wasting any time mr hasty!!!

[khoivo1]

what do you think about glasscage tank?

Originally posted by khoivo1
very nice looking tank,,,i heard GCase aquarium is not too good,,,
can you tell me do you like there work/?? how is all the edge glue? does it look clean and pro look??
have you ever taught about external overflow box? and how much did you pay for that tank please,,thanks

[poknsnok]

I love the GC so far. 3 local reefer have all recently purchased large GC tanks. Other than lots of silicone its been everything I needed. glass cages will not do an external overflow. Where my tank is located I couldnt have one anyway.. if I were to do anything different I would drill the CL on the bottom of the tank so the tank could be closer to the wall...

[poknsnok]

Originally posted by gasman059
thx excellent work I will be following this build.
Any other pics of the actual rack with dimensions?

The rack itself is 68x17.5.. to accomodate the width of the reflectors, which were a DIY build through our club here in Tampa.. we saved a TON of money. the aluminum is 1x1" . when I got the aluminum I got the angle with the rounded inside edge. it works fine but the perfect 90 degree inside edge material would have been better..

http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=61&step=2

[poknsnok]

Originally posted by GMFett
great work so far! glad you arent wasting any time mr hasty!!!

Thats what everyone says!!? I have about $1500.00 worth of SPS in a 55 gallon I need to get moved... Plus my honey would like the construction site in the living room to go away..

If it werent for the help of Tampa area reefers like Reefartist and Mflamb I would never be to this point in my build.

[mflamb]

Time to post some new pics. Your system is really looking great!!!
Thanks for taking care of my tank while I was gone.

[beaglelax]

Where did u get that 3 way that sits on top of your CL, where did u get it and what is it called

thank you

[poknsnok]

anytime Mike. There is nothing special on the CL.. Im not sure what your refering too Beagle

[ReefArtist]

Looking good Joe, can't wait to get the canopy finished and looking SWEEEEEEET. did you decide on the stain yet? I know you're going with maple wood which is what I'm also going with but we might need to get some samples for your wood stain color.

Hey Mike, nice to see that you made it back safely.

[tanya72806]

very nice set up

[beaglelax]

pok u have a three way i haavnt seen anything like that the first pvc pipe on it splits from 1-3

[poknsnok]

oh, its just a 3 way pvc I got from Lowes. nothing special. i actually didnt use id and just used a "T"

[chrismhaase]

Joe, it is looking good. Let me know when you want to start looking into building/finishing your stand. Looks like a great start and another great thread to watch develop. Let me know if you need any help especially since I am so close.

[poknsnok]

Im messing with the hood now.. and hope to have it done except for staining this weekend. I think Ill just plan, (for a change) the skinning through the rest of the year and start fresh after the holidays

[chrismhaase]

Well lets see some of your ideas and progress. You know we all love pictures.

[poknsnok]

Worked off a little thanksgiving turkey today. got whats left of the corals and fish in the tank.. And built a temp rack to hold my lights..



I dont like my pile of rocks on the rack I made but I love the vertical pvc with the drilled rock. I drilled perfect holes in the rock with 1.25" masonary hole saw




My deltec all hooked up and doing its dirty work. i love this skimmer

[ReefArtist]

Nice progress, really like your new canopy

[poknsnok]

Thanks Carol.. but I dont see a canopy

[ReefArtist]

Oh - I thought it was finished - haha!

I like what you came up with for a temp solution for your light rack - gives it a loft design feel. Hang the rack from your ceiling and you're done - Your wife might not agree on the "New" look.

Hey, we just missed each other at FAOIS - maybe next time. They have some nice anemones - you know who I'm getting one of those for

You think your corals will be okay going into the tank so early? I really don't know about the requirements for SPS's. For my LPS's and some of my softies I'm going to have to wait for about 4 to 6 months before I'll be able to put them in the big tank. I guess I'll be keeping the 75g up for about another half year. a few of the fish I wanted also require more established tanks (blenny, etc) so I might put them in with the corals that have to wait.

Good luck and everything is looking good!

[poknsnok]

I had my wife with me . too bad she couldnt see the "other woman". I tried to escape Johns without spending too much.. NOT.. did you see the elegance corals?? WOW!!

I didnt want to put the sps in so early but i started having major issues in the 55.. I had no choice. so far they look great. there has been more polyp extension every day since I put them in. I just about finished caulking and painting the hood today..

[mflamb]

OK...I saw the tank again today. Time for some new pics.

[ReefArtist]

So did you get the canopy frame finished painting/chalking? I can put you to work at my place - painting! It's strange that I'm an artist and love to paint with oils, acrylic, watercolors but when it comes to house painting - NOT!

I got all the dyes, and other chemicals to start the staining process for the maple. Now I just need to find the time to get it started - I'm hoping Thursday/Friday AM. I'll make three different strengths - then you can check with the "Other Woman" and see what she likes .