90 gallons under the hood Bonsai aquascape build - Page 3

afamousjohnson · 05/11/2012, 10:18 AM

Got the frag tank plumbed to hold its level- need to make the drain even bigger to be able to send more flow through it. Already changed it from 1/2 in to 3/4 in because the return and overflow where the same diameter when I got it. But still not enough I think. Now where to put it in the system.

afamousjohnson · 05/11/2012, 10:24 AM

Going to position it in front of top of sump. First idea was acrylic dowels to make supports but a friend threw out a good idea of building a 1 1//8 in thick shelf. Easier cheaper and I found all the parts to work with at the house for free. Good deal

so shelf it is.

afamousjohnson · 05/11/2012, 10:30 AM

Before sump shot

afamousjohnson · 05/11/2012, 11:27 AM

After sump shot. Also stained base of stand up to and around sump base for a more flush look.

jasonrstewart79 · 05/11/2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by afamousjohnson

thanks yo

ya unique is what I was going for-different. There are a few other lil things that help the system stand out a bit as well. Wooden magenet attached panels for stand, velcro'd background fabric for different looks and changes. Have it in black,blue,white,and silver so far. As you can tell I like options

and I wanted to keep accessability to veiwing the back since I can get behind the tank, etc.

That's a great idea for the interchangeable backdrops... pics please!

afamousjohnson · 05/16/2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonrstewart79

That's a great idea for the interchangeable backdrops... pics please!

I've been having problems getting pics to load(prolly the phone-it sucks) but I'll keep trying and get some pics of the back-drops for ya. Caught the fiance trying to hem up an xmas finding nemo back-drop for the holiday season... not sure how I feel about that one.lol

MBIETZ · 05/16/2012, 07:48 PM

HaHaHa you know your fish will love it and Sonia likes the idea better not tell Kendra or you will have it for sure

afamousjohnson · 05/17/2012, 09:59 AM

Lol.for sure.

afamousjohnson · 05/25/2012, 11:42 AM

Quick update. All seeming a okay in the tank. Running up to two months now.

MBIETZ · 05/25/2012, 12:23 PM

The tank is looking great!

afamousjohnson · 05/25/2012, 04:23 PM

Thanks brother. We will see you guys tonight.

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 12:39 AM

A lil side project amunst the tank build. Stand for next to the tank with ato on top..somehow?

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 12:43 AM

....nice

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 12:46 AM

Now for some color...more to come.

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 12:50 AM

Saving the best for last. It might take me a few days.

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 12:55 AM

Sneek peek on it. I started it tonight but soon after the margaritas became uncreative

i will continue tomorrow.

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 12:57 AM

Hahaha forgot to attach pic. Will definitly finish tomorrow

jimmy n · 06/01/2012, 07:33 AM

Looks more like a cloud formation. Nice look.

afamousjohnson · 06/01/2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmy n

Looks more like a cloud formation. Nice look.

Thanks. It sure does look like a bunch of clouds right now, but there is already a bomb tank labeled reef in the sky so I went with another descriptive and somewhat fitting label

the bonsai look is going to take hold when the top shelves are filled in with sps

LaOtIn · 06/01/2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by afamousjohnson

Thanks. It sure does look like a bunch of clouds right now, but there is already a bomb tank labeled reef in the sky so I went with another descriptive and somewhat fitting label

the bonsai look is going to take hold when the top shelves are filled in with sps

you should leave one "bonsai" and do GSP on the top, so when it grows in it really will look like a tree.

lol cause the SPS on the tops will look like very colorful fall trees, bunch of branches, no leafs

sorry, im not a big SPS person...."hey look! I got stick figures growing!"

build looks good so far, good luch with it, 2 years from now its gonna look like little trees in a tank, which will be super cool

afamousjohnson · 06/02/2012, 12:05 AM

Oh it'll be a mixed reef so hopefully it'll look live all the way up. When thinking on the design I tried to achieve a suitable spot for a variety of corals. Sps just being 1 of them. I can't get away from all my softies. Ya it'll be sweet to see it 2 years down.

afamousjohnson · 06/02/2012, 12:13 AM

This seems to be taking forever.....or is it just me

Decadence · 06/02/2012, 01:32 AM

I got really excited when I saw another bansai-inspired reef thread but I was left with much to be desired. This doesn't seam like a bansia reef to me but rather just floating rock. Either way I'm tagging along to the end because I would like to see what you do with it and this concept is completely new to me. Even the true bansai reef look odd until they are over-grown with SPS so this may be one of those situations. I'd love to see what you can make of this in a year or so with the right choice of livestock.

MBIETZ · 06/03/2012, 01:42 AM

It looks simaler to a bonsai tree or two to me there is not just one type of bonsai tree either there are many and all have different shapes. Not trying to be rude here just giving my 2 cents also the tank is looking great!!!

afamousjohnson · 06/03/2012, 11:24 AM

hahaha. for real though. Ya I can see the bonsia look as well.

05/17/2012, 09:59 AM	#58
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	Lol.for sure. __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

05/25/2012, 04:23 PM	#61
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	Thanks brother. We will see you guys tonight. __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

06/01/2012, 12:55 AM	#66
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	Sneek peek on it. I started it tonight but soon after the margaritas became uncreative i will continue tomorrow. __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

06/02/2012, 12:05 AM	#71
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	Oh it'll be a mixed reef so hopefully it'll look live all the way up. When thinking on the design I tried to achieve a suitable spot for a variety of corals. Sps just being 1 of them. I can't get away from all my softies. Ya it'll be sweet to see it 2 years down. __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

06/03/2012, 11:24 AM	#75
afamousjohnson Just Keep Swimming Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chico, ca Posts: 765	hahaha. for real though. Ya I can see the bonsia look as well. __________________ The cure for everything is Saltwater Sweat, Tears, and the Sea Experience is something you get right after you need it.....than there was RC Current Tank Info: 90gallon bonsai 2B inspired SPS /- mixed reef DT, 40gallon sump, and all the cool gadgets i can get on it

05/16/2012, 07:48 PM	#57
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	HaHaHa you know your fish will love it and Sonia likes the idea better not tell Kendra or you will have it for sure

05/25/2012, 12:23 PM	#60
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	The tank is looking great!

06/01/2012, 07:33 AM	#68
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	Looks more like a cloud formation. Nice look.

06/02/2012, 01:32 AM	#73
Decadence Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 572	I got really excited when I saw another bansai-inspired reef thread but I was left with much to be desired. This doesn't seam like a bansia reef to me but rather just floating rock. Either way I'm tagging along to the end because I would like to see what you do with it and this concept is completely new to me. Even the true bansai reef look odd until they are over-grown with SPS so this may be one of those situations. I'd love to see what you can make of this in a year or so with the right choice of livestock.

06/03/2012, 01:42 AM	#74
MBIETZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chico CA Posts: 421	It looks simaler to a bonsai tree or two to me there is not just one type of bonsai tree either there are many and all have different shapes. Not trying to be rude here just giving my 2 cents also the tank is looking great!!!