Where $50 got me - the official Wiz build

Fish_wiz2 · 04/26/2009, 07:00 PM

Hey all, Wiz in the house with something to talk about! So as some of you know i get a super sweet deal on a 125 gallon tank. What does it mean? Upgrade! Here is my thread and i hope many follow along. No need to read when pics say a 1000 words.

The 75 before the move (making way!):

Ripped and moved:

Currently:

The Beast:

This is for now and i will be updating and detailing as long as i am working. Thanks for viewing! Wiz

synofreak · 04/26/2009, 07:44 PM

really hope your gonna skin that stand. LOL. Good luck and peaceful switchover.

Fish_wiz2 · 04/26/2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by synofreak
really hope your gonna skin that stand. LOL. Good luck and peaceful switchover.

Oh yeah, i just wanted an idea so i put the tank up there for temp. it's on the cold floor now

but thanks and i really hope so

mystery_reef · 04/26/2009, 08:51 PM

you still going to need that reflector?

badazztealcobra · 04/26/2009, 08:54 PM

I would look into reworking that stand..... the legs should be between the top rim and the base, not behind them.... If you wanted to you could also do the top and the legs with 2X6's and get rid of the center brace all together....

The way you have it now the weight of everything is being placed on the glue and screws connecting the legs and the top rim, you want the load to be dispersed from the top plate, down the legs to the base...

You should have 2 boards glued (titebond III) and screwed together to make a "L" to go between the top and bottom plate and then you put a nailing board behind them also glued and screwed to make sure it all stays straight. the nailing board in back should be shorter than the distance to the top and bottom plate though so it cant put more stress on a corner of the tank by not letting it sit perfectly flat.

This is before I put the cross braces into my tank but you can see the boards to make the "L" and the nailing board behind it that is slightly shorter than the distance between the top and the base...

You can also look into the DIY section for rocket engineers plans to get a feel for the "L" and nailing strips...

Im sure youre going to really enjoy the extra 2' of tank though.

Fish_wiz2 · 04/26/2009, 09:39 PM

mystery-no sorry already found one for a sweet price too.

Cobra-thanks for the tip, let me look into that and see if I can redo the stand, I let my dad start it without my consent, grrr

badazztealcobra · 04/26/2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by Fish_wiz2
mystery-no sorry already found one for a sweet price too.

Cobra-thanks for the tip, let me look into that and see if I can redo the stand, I let my dad start it without my consent, grrr

Not a problem, I would just have hated to see something happen to it once it was up and full...

Fish_wiz2 · 05/05/2009, 01:58 PM

Progress:

Started Cycling (man is it a drag

):

More to come (finishing up the stand and canopy to paint)

reeftrinh · 05/05/2009, 02:15 PM

looking good!

badazztealcobra · 05/05/2009, 02:52 PM

So you're leaving the stand with the supports like that ???

You're definitely braver than I am... I really hope nothing goes wrong with it....

Congrats on the new tank BTW....

Fish_wiz2 · 05/05/2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by badazztealcobra
So you're leaving the stand with the supports like that ???

You're definitely braver than I am... I really hope nothing goes wrong with it....

Congrats on the new tank BTW....

Nope, you just don't see it

i forgot to take pics of it but it follows your L-concept

Thanks! I'm really glad things are coming along well

bidny · 05/05/2009, 11:07 PM

Looking great, wiz! Glad to see it coming together.

Fish_wiz2 · 05/30/2009, 08:52 PM

Been awhile, time for an update.

Skinned:

1st coat of paint:

Behold:

Just completed...

Return:

Cycling is almost done with nitrates a bit high, yay!!!

Fish_wiz2 · 06/17/2009, 12:01 PM

So i moved everything a week again and things have been great!

Tank:

Area:

All doors open:

Stand:

Lights:

Of course, the office:

skunkmere · 06/17/2009, 12:08 PM

what are those modules on your power stripe?

Fish_wiz2 · 06/17/2009, 12:10 PM

X-10's for my aquacontroller.

gig · 06/17/2009, 12:32 PM

what's the 20G tank (covered) to the left under your stand?

evsalty · 06/17/2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by gig
what's the 20G tank (covered) to the left under your stand?

Looks like an ATO. Notice the Tom's ALP on top of it.

gig · 06/17/2009, 12:42 PM

ahh makes sense

Fish_wiz2 · 06/17/2009, 03:08 PM

Yep 10 gal top-off tank with kalk in it.

gig · 06/17/2009, 03:11 PM

you put your kalk in it?

Ragby · 06/17/2009, 03:15 PM

I'm skeptical of the $50 cost... Looks great!

Fish_wiz2 · 06/17/2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by Ragby
I'm skeptical of the $50 cost... Looks great!

Wish I saved the ad, it was lucky but time consuming. Hauling it and fixing it up, even after all my work you can still see the "used" marks.

evsalty · 06/17/2009, 04:59 PM

$50 was for the tank only right Wiz. I got a used 125 with stand and light for $150 so I can see someone getting one for even cheaper. You just have to be looking on the right site at the right time. lol

Fish_wiz2 · 06/17/2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by gig
you put your kalk in it?

Pickles too

Quote:

Originally posted by evsalty
$50 was for the tank only right Wiz. I got a used 125 with stand and light for $150 so I can see someone getting one for even cheaper. You just have to be looking on the right site at the right time. lol

Yes sir, funny though, everything else costs more than the tank, even the fish! Kinda reminds me of my uncle putting rims worth more than his car

but yep i browsed craigslist everyday to get that and many other bargains.

04/26/2009, 07:00 PM	#1
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Where $50 got me - the official Wiz build Hey all, Wiz in the house with something to talk about! So as some of you know i get a super sweet deal on a 125 gallon tank. What does it mean? Upgrade! Here is my thread and i hope many follow along. No need to read when pics say a 1000 words. The 75 before the move (making way!): Ripped and moved: Currently: The Beast: This is for now and i will be updating and detailing as long as i am working. Thanks for viewing! Wiz __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

04/26/2009, 09:39 PM	#6
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	mystery-no sorry already found one for a sweet price too. Cobra-thanks for the tip, let me look into that and see if I can redo the stand, I let my dad start it without my consent, grrr __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

05/05/2009, 01:58 PM	#8
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Progress: Started Cycling (man is it a drag ): More to come (finishing up the stand and canopy to paint) __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

05/05/2009, 11:07 PM	#12
bidny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA 60614 Posts: 319	Looking great, wiz! Glad to see it coming together. __________________ -steven b. bidny Use your reef to educate others on the fragility of the world's oceans. By saving the oceans, we can save the planet. Current Tank Info: 90g Oceanic Tech Tank, 2x Ecotech Vortech MP40wES, Reef Octopus Extreme 160, 2x Deluxe BRS Reactor, 2x Laguna Max-Flo 900, 2x 250w Eheim Jager Heater, 29g Sump/Refugium, 2x Ecotech Radion XR30w Pro G3, Reef Angel Plus Controller

05/30/2009, 08:52 PM	#13
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Been awhile, time for an update. Skinned: 1st coat of paint: Behold: Just completed... Return: Cycling is almost done with nitrates a bit high, yay!!! __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

04/26/2009, 07:44 PM	#2
synofreak Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rockford,IL Posts: 739	really hope your gonna skin that stand. LOL. Good luck and peaceful switchover.

04/26/2009, 08:51 PM	#4
mystery_reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,822	you still going to need that reflector?

04/26/2009, 08:54 PM	#5
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	I would look into reworking that stand..... the legs should be between the top rim and the base, not behind them.... If you wanted to you could also do the top and the legs with 2X6's and get rid of the center brace all together.... The way you have it now the weight of everything is being placed on the glue and screws connecting the legs and the top rim, you want the load to be dispersed from the top plate, down the legs to the base... You should have 2 boards glued (titebond III) and screwed together to make a "L" to go between the top and bottom plate and then you put a nailing board behind them also glued and screwed to make sure it all stays straight. the nailing board in back should be shorter than the distance to the top and bottom plate though so it cant put more stress on a corner of the tank by not letting it sit perfectly flat. This is before I put the cross braces into my tank but you can see the boards to make the "L" and the nailing board behind it that is slightly shorter than the distance between the top and the base... You can also look into the DIY section for rocket engineers plans to get a feel for the "L" and nailing strips... Im sure youre going to really enjoy the extra 2' of tank though.

05/05/2009, 02:15 PM	#9
reeftrinh Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 744	looking good!

05/05/2009, 02:52 PM	#10
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	So you're leaving the stand with the supports like that ??? You're definitely braver than I am... I really hope nothing goes wrong with it.... Congrats on the new tank BTW....

06/17/2009, 12:01 PM	#14
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	So i moved everything a week again and things have been great! Tank: Area: All doors open: Stand: Lights: Of course, the office: __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

06/17/2009, 12:08 PM	#15
skunkmere Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 6,434	what are those modules on your power stripe?

06/17/2009, 12:10 PM	#16
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	X-10's for my aquacontroller. __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

06/17/2009, 12:32 PM	#17
gig Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 3,003	what's the 20G tank (covered) to the left under your stand? __________________ It's ILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 180G RR in wall mixed reef moving toward SPS dominated (247 gal total system), 300lbs+ LR, VHO/T5 mix of lighting, X3 MP40w ES.

06/17/2009, 12:42 PM	#19
gig Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 3,003	ahh makes sense __________________ It's ILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 180G RR in wall mixed reef moving toward SPS dominated (247 gal total system), 300lbs+ LR, VHO/T5 mix of lighting, X3 MP40w ES.

06/17/2009, 03:08 PM	#20
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Yep 10 gal top-off tank with kalk in it. __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

06/17/2009, 03:11 PM	#21
gig Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 3,003	you put your kalk in it? __________________ It's ILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 180G RR in wall mixed reef moving toward SPS dominated (247 gal total system), 300lbs+ LR, VHO/T5 mix of lighting, X3 MP40w ES.

06/17/2009, 03:15 PM	#22
Ragby Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 801	I'm skeptical of the $50 cost... Looks great!

06/17/2009, 04:59 PM	#24
evsalty hmmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Mesa, AZ Posts: 3,531	$50 was for the tank only right Wiz. I got a used 125 with stand and light for $150 so I can see someone getting one for even cheaper. You just have to be looking on the right site at the right time. lol