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DaBears08
11/16/2013, 09:54 PM
It's been a couple of years since I've had a tank up, but it time to get back into it. I bought a 190 5 ft tank that I'm building in the wall. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/e3a5usyq.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/9a7etyne.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/bahedeva.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/17/u3a8ygad.jpg
DaBears08
11/17/2013, 02:16 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/18/ubuhamen.jpg
Drsexiestboy
11/18/2013, 09:42 AM
nice im subscribed
_ToXIc_
11/18/2013, 10:58 AM
got ant pics of the tank?
DaBears08
11/18/2013, 11:31 PM
Yep http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/bamu8a7u.jpg
DaBears08
11/18/2013, 11:32 PM
I should have the tank on the stand next week, and I'm going to start setting up the sump also.
jccaclimber
11/23/2013, 01:40 PM
Looking forward to seeing this running.
DaBears08
12/07/2013, 07:14 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/uty2ahyd.jpg
DaBears08
12/07/2013, 07:15 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/6aneju9a.jpg
DaBears08
12/07/2013, 07:15 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/ra7a7umu.jpg
DaBears08
12/07/2013, 07:16 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/mepyzy2u.jpg
DaBears08
12/07/2013, 07:16 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/unu2arum.jpg
DaBears08
12/10/2013, 02:22 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/3aqesa6e.jpg
jccaclimber
12/10/2013, 04:58 PM
While I can copy the URL to see your pictures, none of your embedded image links are working for me for whatever reason.
Expedition6901
12/10/2013, 05:00 PM
i like it
fishgate
12/11/2013, 10:24 AM
You put the wrappers around the pics and then hit the image icon. You should do one or the other.

[img]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/3aqesa6e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/unu2arum.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/mepyzy2u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/uty2ahyd.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/ra7a7umu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/08/mepyzy2u.jpg
GOT_REEF
12/11/2013, 11:44 AM
What foam and how thick is under the DT? Also do you really need it since its a glass tank?
DaBears08
12/11/2013, 06:18 PM
(GOT_REEF) It is 2 in thick, I use it when I build stands because if there are any inperfections in the stand at all (i.e.) a nail head or splinter or the 2x4s are a little uneven, it conforms to the wood to have a nice flat surface.
DaBears08
12/11/2013, 06:21 PM
(FishGate) thanks for the help. Im using a APP TAPATALK on my phone to post, thought it would be easer but I guess not.
GOT_REEF
12/11/2013, 10:37 PM
Hmmm, looks like you have a rim around the bottom of your tank. I thought that was only for rimless tanks? With the weight of the tank on the rim (where it should be) the raised center will receive pressure from the foam as the weight presses down only the edge of the tank down, and could bust the bottom of the tank right?
DaBears08
12/11/2013, 10:51 PM
The tank is from Glass cages, and they recommend putting foam underneath it.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/12/ypuna8ev.jpg
DaBears08
12/12/2013, 09:40 AM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/12/ypuna8ev.jpg
DaBears08
12/12/2013, 09:46 AM
There is going to be roughly 2000 lbs between water, rock and sand. wether it is pushing up or down on the bottom of the tank it is still 2000 lbs. The foam will give and if anything relieve some of that pressure. I have had a lot of tanks set up this way and never had a problem.
DaBears08
12/13/2013, 07:21 PM
I'm looking at getting a bashsea skimmer, any body have one and can tell me your take on them?
GOT_REEF
12/16/2013, 02:29 PM
Well now i'm worried, lol I'm currently building my 150g into the wall and I was not planning on putting foam down! ahhhhh
DaBears08
12/16/2013, 05:59 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/17/abuvyjen.jpg
DaBears08
12/16/2013, 05:59 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/17/ugure9er.jpg
DaBears08
01/07/2014, 06:40 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/08/u5e8a8e2.jpg
DaBears08
01/07/2014, 06:40 PM
New skimmer Bashsea 8x30....
consoletech
03/01/2014, 04:43 AM
nice skimmer , what sized pump are you using for the Bashsea 8x30?
Cheers
DaBears08
03/01/2014, 08:42 PM
I have a Blueline 70. It is the best skimmer IMO.
scubadan206
03/02/2014, 09:59 AM
You like the Wall Style of aquascaping huh.... Not really my style. I like a wider tank rather than tall and narrow. What type of coral will you keep? I prefer a softie tank. Corals have to be able to move for me. SPS tanks just don't move right, but I see the beauty of all styles.
Have fun.
Daniel:wildone:
DaBears08
03/07/2014, 08:35 PM
I only got this tank because it was a great price, $400.00. I would have prefered a 8 ft but my choices are limited in the U.P..
DaBears08
03/15/2014, 04:31 PM
What is the consecences on GFI? I don't want to do a GFI breaker because I don't want the whole system to go down if it pops the GFI. What does everybody else do? I'm going to have a Apex Controller.
Rognin
03/18/2014, 11:45 AM
What is the consecences on GFI? I don't want to do a GFI breaker because I don't want the whole system to go down if it pops the GFI. What does everybody else do? I'm going to have a Apex Controller.

GFI or not isn't even an option in my book. You need it so you don't roast the whole tank or your house.

Get two 15a breakers with gfi sockets so your sure you're not pullin too much juice and you should be good.