180g Starphire A.G.E on its way! - Page 2

invincible569 · 08/05/2007, 06:41 PM

tbone, you only have to ask me once!

jk My stand isnt built yet, but that was the plan. It wouldnt hurt to paint it, but only help.

tbone28 · 08/05/2007, 06:47 PM

LOL, had no idea I double -posted until I read your response

...build a new stand??? Don't you already have one? Or you building a new facade?

invincible569 · 08/05/2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by tbone28
LOL, had no idea I double -posted until I read your response ...build a new stand??? Don't you already have one? Or you building a new facade?

No, not yet. You must of missed the post where I said I blacked out the black frame area in photoshop. It's coming though! One day!

I was waiting on that BioMatix controller to be fully released so I can integrate like I had in my pics, but Im not sure what's going on with them anymore. Im sticking with black formica so it would match all the other equipment.

tbone28 · 08/06/2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by invincible569
No, not yet. You must of missed the post where I said I blacked out the black frame area in photoshop. It's coming though! One day! I was waiting on that BioMatix controller to be fully released so I can integrate like I had in my pics, but Im not sure what's going on with them anymore. Im sticking with black formica so it would match all the other equipment.

Yeah, must've missed it. Can't wait to see your final stand...I'm sure it'll be awesome looking, just like your tank! Your tank is actually what sold me on A.G.E during my decision making process! ... trully awe-inspiring.

poppin_fresh · 08/06/2007, 02:04 PM

I didn't notice any ventilation in the cabinet. Did I miss it?

Famous · 08/06/2007, 02:08 PM

Beautiful tank and kitchen! Ill be following this one along!

tbone28 · 08/06/2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by poppin_fresh
I didn't notice any ventilation in the cabinet. Did I miss it?

Are you referring to the area above or below the tank? If above:

If below, there is about 4-5" of space between the back wall and stand/tank, so any moisture/heat would go up and behind the tank through the opening you see in the pic

FishTruck · 08/06/2007, 09:14 PM

Awesome looking tank. Can't wait to see you progress.

Who built that tank?

Ryan.

tbone28 · 08/06/2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by FishTruck
Awesome looking tank. Can't wait to see you progress.

Who built that tank?

Ryan.

Thanks. Builder is A.G.E.

www.acrylicandglassexhibits.com

lbear · 08/07/2007, 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by tbone28
Thanks...here are the specs

Tank:

Starphire glass
1" PVC bottom
3/4" acrylic Eurobrace

Very nice tank!

What's the side wall thickness of the tank?

tbone28 · 08/07/2007, 12:57 AM

Glass is 1/2" thick. Tom does 3/4" for braceless tanks.

poppin_fresh · 08/07/2007, 08:02 AM

ahhh.. i see, the cabinet is open at the top. I didn't notice that at first.

tbone28 · 08/10/2007, 09:12 AM

Some pics of my sump -

48"x20"x20" acrylic sump
3/8" acrylic
18 gallon fuge
6 gallon freshwater reservoir for auto top-off
(2) 1" holes drilled - (1) for return pump, (1) for water changes

Front View:

Rear View:

Top-Down View:

Profile View:

raddogz · 08/10/2007, 02:27 PM

Wow, my mouth just dropped open and stayed open as I read through the thread.

What an absolutely gorgeous tank and kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you post more progress pictures as you go along. I think the Bay Area has gained another show stopper aquarist.

tbone28 · 08/10/2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by raddogz
Wow, my mouth just dropped open and stayed open as I read through the thread.

What an absolutely gorgeous tank and kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you post more progress pictures as you go along. I think the Bay Area has gained another show stopper aquarist.

Thanks for the complement!

Where in SF do you live? I grew up in the Sunset district...parents still live there.

raddogz · 08/10/2007, 05:54 PM

I live in Inner Sunset right off of 7th and Lawton.

tbone28 · 08/10/2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by raddogz
I live in Inner Sunset right off of 7th and Lawton.

43rd/Irving here! My uncle lives right by you, up in the hill a little.

raddogz · 08/10/2007, 06:03 PM

Then I'm sure your uncle and I are neighbors then. I live at the top of the hill.

reef / aholic · 08/11/2007, 08:22 AM

You are going to be filling this up "6 gallon freshwater reservoir for auto top-off" about every 2 to 3 days due to evaporation.

tbone28 · 08/11/2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by RoBolton
You are going to be filling this up "6 gallon freshwater reservoir for auto top-off" about every 2 to 3 days due to evaporation.

Yes, I know but I don't have room for any external storage container, as my tank is in the kitchen...this is the best I could do. At least, I'm able to keep my water level constant. Harder to do if I manually top off my sump

slevesque · 08/11/2007, 09:40 AM

Hi, nice tank!

How did they glue the acrylic eurobrace to a glass tank? I've always been told acrylic and glass don't bond together.

tbone28 · 08/11/2007, 09:45 AM

Thanks! How they do it is a very common question I get. I asked A.G.E, and they won't reveal their secret, as this is their niche in the custom tank industry.

A.G.E has never had a tank leak on them.

slevesque · 08/11/2007, 09:47 AM

It's probably one of those "Don't try at home" things

tbone28 · 08/11/2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by slevesque
It's probably one of those "Don't try at home" things

LOL, I'd say so. I do remember seeing another thread - someone building their own tank with glass sides and PVC bottom - not sure how that turned out, as I haven't been following the updates

reef / aholic · 08/11/2007, 10:55 AM

UV Curing Adhesive Resins. A.G.E did not invent this process or the product!!!

08/06/2007, 02:04 PM	#30
poppin_fresh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,982	I didn't notice any ventilation in the cabinet. Did I miss it? __________________ PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze

08/07/2007, 08:02 AM	#37
poppin_fresh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,982	ahhh.. i see, the cabinet is open at the top. I didn't notice that at first. __________________ PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze

08/10/2007, 02:27 PM	#39
raddogz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,167	Wow, my mouth just dropped open and stayed open as I read through the thread. What an absolutely gorgeous tank and kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you post more progress pictures as you go along. I think the Bay Area has gained another show stopper aquarist. __________________ Eileen If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. - Quentin Crisp Current Tank Info: 180g Reef

08/10/2007, 05:54 PM	#41
raddogz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,167	I live in Inner Sunset right off of 7th and Lawton. __________________ Eileen If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. - Quentin Crisp Current Tank Info: 180g Reef

08/10/2007, 06:03 PM	#43
raddogz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,167	Then I'm sure your uncle and I are neighbors then. I live at the top of the hill. __________________ Eileen If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. - Quentin Crisp Current Tank Info: 180g Reef

08/05/2007, 06:41 PM	#26
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	tbone, you only have to ask me once! jk My stand isnt built yet, but that was the plan. It wouldnt hurt to paint it, but only help.

08/05/2007, 06:47 PM	#27
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	LOL, had no idea I double -posted until I read your response ...build a new stand??? Don't you already have one? Or you building a new facade?

08/06/2007, 02:08 PM	#31
Famous Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 187	Beautiful tank and kitchen! Ill be following this one along!

08/06/2007, 09:14 PM	#33
FishTruck Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 805	Awesome looking tank. Can't wait to see you progress. Who built that tank? Ryan.

08/07/2007, 12:57 AM	#36
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Glass is 1/2" thick. Tom does 3/4" for braceless tanks.

08/10/2007, 09:12 AM	#38
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Some pics of my sump - 48"x20"x20" acrylic sump 3/8" acrylic 18 gallon fuge 6 gallon freshwater reservoir for auto top-off (2) 1" holes drilled - (1) for return pump, (1) for water changes Front View: Rear View: Top-Down View: Profile View:

08/11/2007, 08:22 AM	#44
reef / aholic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: houston \| texas Posts: 647	You are going to be filling this up "6 gallon freshwater reservoir for auto top-off" about every 2 to 3 days due to evaporation.

08/11/2007, 09:40 AM	#46
slevesque Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 377	Hi, nice tank! How did they glue the acrylic eurobrace to a glass tank? I've always been told acrylic and glass don't bond together. __________________ Stephane Levesque The Shrimp Guy! Current Tank Info: 55 + 20L

08/11/2007, 09:45 AM	#47
tbone28 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,503	Thanks! How they do it is a very common question I get. I asked A.G.E, and they won't reveal their secret, as this is their niche in the custom tank industry. A.G.E has never had a tank leak on them.

08/11/2007, 09:47 AM	#48
slevesque Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 377	It's probably one of those "Don't try at home" things __________________ Stephane Levesque The Shrimp Guy! Current Tank Info: 55 + 20L

08/11/2007, 10:55 AM	#50
reef / aholic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: houston \| texas Posts: 647	UV Curing Adhesive Resins. A.G.E did not invent this process or the product!!!