Gabriel's NEW 300 Gallon Envision Tank ((PICS INTENSE)) - Page 3

jay24k · 12/24/2005, 12:40 AM

Wow. Very nice. Woodwork is very nice.

Bebo77 · 12/24/2005, 08:13 AM

thank you all for the compliments....

SurfOnH20 · 12/24/2005, 12:53 PM

That setup is battle ready !!! Intense !!! I will now go back to my humble 25 gallon reef

Good job and thanks for the slide show !!

Bebo77 · 12/24/2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by SurfOnH20
That setup is battle ready !!! Intense !!! I will now go back to my humble 25 gallon reef Good job and thanks for the slide show !!

Enjoy the ride with me....

Vamp75 · 12/24/2005, 03:00 PM

Thats amazing, great wood work!!

Bebo77 · 12/24/2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by Vamp75
Thats amazing, great wood work!!

it is... isn't

rppvt · 12/25/2005, 12:55 AM

the only troubles I've ever had with ozone is it reacting with different types of plastics and breaking them down. Kind of like UV. Keep an eye out for anything in that loop getting mushy or brittle.
We haven't seen your returns in your set up... Ocean's motions as well as wave box? Or just hard returns through the back?
Looks like you've spent as much as i paid in last years taxes on this baby. VERY NICE!
Maybe the kids don't really NEED that private school...

Bebo77 · 12/25/2005, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by rppvt
the only troubles I've ever had with ozone is it reacting with different types of plastics and breaking them down. Kind of like UV. Keep an eye out for anything in that loop getting mushy or brittle.

Ill keep my eye on the ozone like white on rice

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Originally posted by rppvt We haven't seen your returns in your set up... Ocean's motions as well as wave box? Or just hard returns through the back?

For the tank i am using 2 tunze 6200 streams and 2 pan world pumps a 150ps and a 100px-x both will give me 1000 GPH, more than enough total flow for the tank.... plus the wavebox.

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Originally posted by rppvt Looks like you've spent as much as i paid in last years taxes on this baby. VERY NICE!
Maybe the kids don't really NEED that private school...

Thats the nice thing about being 28 with no kids, can spend the money on toys.. that day will soon end though.

shouldabenacowboy · 12/25/2005, 10:52 AM

Very nice job... cant wait to see more pics.....

laverda · 12/25/2005, 01:19 PM

Sweet tank! Where did you get the hoses you used? Are they more flexable then Spaflex? Why three different type hoses?

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I am also using 3 types of hose on the tank to help reduce vibration i didnt like the look or flex of spaflex. Left Kanaflex Middle Tigerflex and right is Tygon Silicon hose

Bebo77 · 12/25/2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by shouldabenacowboy
Very nice job... cant wait to see more pics.....

Thanks
More pics coming on monday...

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Originally posted by laverda
Sweet tank! Where did you get the hoses you used? Are they more flexable then Spaflex? Why three different type hoses?

Yes they are way more flexible then spaflex and they are stronger, not that the hose would break but they have a nice thick coil throughout.

I got the Kanaflex first to try it out. I l liked it and when i called back the were out but had the tigerflex, same thing different color. The Tygon hose i got to link the pumps to the sump, Its silicon hose, no vibration transfer.

jnarowe · 12/25/2005, 01:54 PM

Interesting idea about the silicone hose. I was just going to use flexible PVC..but I think since my tank is in a fish room, maybe it doesn't matter that much. I am trying to cut down on sound as much as possible though.

fareforce · 12/25/2005, 10:26 PM

Just hitching a ride, and following the progress. In the mean time I will go back to my 55gal reef.

Uel · 12/25/2005, 11:26 PM

That is a beautiful stand and hood!!

Bebo77 · 12/26/2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by jnarowe
Interesting idea about the silicone hose. I was just going to use flexible PVC..but I think since my tank is in a fish room, maybe it doesn't matter that much. I am trying to cut down on sound as much as possible though.

It really helps with the sound. If you want a quiet tank i highly recommend it.

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Originally posted by fareforce
Just hitching a ride, and following the progress. In the mean time I will go back to my 55gal reef.

Lol thanks. Thats what i used to say.

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Originally posted by Uel
That is a beautiful stand and hood!!

Isn it though. I am really happy with it. It ships out on Thursday.

Here is another angle...

Bebo77 · 12/26/2005, 04:15 PM

I upgraded my photobucket account, i was exceeding the free usage. So now my pics are bigger.. ill learn to resize them this week.

Alright i went to OceanPro and got my live rock.. cant beat cherry picking for $2.09 a pound.

I took most of the large pieces.. lol i opened almost every box they had (30 or so) and cherry picked the ones that i wanted.

Nice guys... here is what i got...

6 boxes just over 400 lbs of rock. I may have extra... Better to have to much then not enough, its not exactly close to me.

nice big pieces

Now i need to cure it..

thats my bathtub full of rock..
and to get some air i turn on my jets...

jnarowe · 12/26/2005, 04:47 PM

OK, now that is seriously funny! I wonder when the coraline will start growing inside the tub plumbing?

Genin · 12/26/2005, 06:02 PM

using the bathtub.... now that's dedication! i really like how your tank is coming together. it looks top notch!

Bax · 12/26/2005, 06:22 PM

MAN!!! I can see my Honey's face rigth now when she find the LR curing in the tub!!!!!

Bebo77 · 12/26/2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by jnarowe
OK, now that is seriously funny! I wonder when the coraline will start growing inside the tub plumbing?

I better not!

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Originally posted by Genin
using the bathtub.... now that's dedication! i really like how your tank is coming together. it looks top notch!

Lol its the only thing big enough to hold the rock.. I am so in over my head!!!!! AND SO BROKE!!!!

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Originally posted by Bax
MAN!!! I can see my Honey's face rigth now when she find the LR curing in the tub!!!!!

Yeah thank God i am single at the present time.... I will have to disinfect that thing for weeks...

steve68 · 12/26/2005, 10:10 PM

LMAO thats 2 funny

Lordhelmet · 12/26/2005, 10:35 PM

CURING LIVE ROCK IN YOUR BATH TUB! you've got it bad. (secretly envious.)

8BALL_99 · 12/27/2005, 12:01 AM

lol I showed my Wife those couple of pictures.. First thing she said was.. It was a guy that did that and he is single lol I was like yeah how did you know

Bebo77 · 12/27/2005, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by Lordhelmet
CURING LIVE ROCK IN YOUR BATH TUB! you've got it bad. (secretly envious.)

Lol its not like i take bubble baths...

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Originally posted by 8BALL_99
lol I showed my Wife those couple of pictures.. First thing she said was.. It was a guy that did that and he is single lol I was like yeah how did you know

You better believe it, you think a woman would let me blow my money like this

....

its nice to be young and stupid...

I always say, better a fish tank than new curtains lol

Bax · 12/27/2005, 07:47 AM

Who needs curtains?

Natural light is good for the reef!

12/24/2005, 08:13 AM	#52
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	thank you all for the compliments.... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

12/25/2005, 12:55 AM	#57
rppvt rppvt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 484	OZONE the only troubles I've ever had with ozone is it reacting with different types of plastics and breaking them down. Kind of like UV. Keep an eye out for anything in that loop getting mushy or brittle. We haven't seen your returns in your set up... Ocean's motions as well as wave box? Or just hard returns through the back? Looks like you've spent as much as i paid in last years taxes on this baby. VERY NICE! Maybe the kids don't really NEED that private school...

12/25/2005, 10:52 AM	#59
shouldabenacowboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Where am I today? Posts: 529	Very nice job... cant wait to see more pics..... __________________ They're selling make believe, and I don't buy that anymore They're trying to put an end to guys like me - Gary Allan Cuz there aint nothing funny when a soldier cries - John Michael Montgomery

12/25/2005, 01:54 PM	#62
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	Interesting idea about the silicone hose. I was just going to use flexible PVC..but I think since my tank is in a fish room, maybe it doesn't matter that much. I am trying to cut down on sound as much as possible though. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

12/25/2005, 10:26 PM	#63
fareforce Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anchorage, AK (Alaska) Home of the frozen weasel Posts: 1,811	Just hitching a ride, and following the progress. In the mean time I will go back to my 55gal reef. __________________ It's not my fault!!! It was an I.D.ten.T. thing.. Gosh!!!! (ID10T) --------------------------------------------- Click the red house to see my current build thread! Current Tank Info: Current Project. 110 gallon starphire.

12/24/2005, 12:40 AM	#51
jay24k Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leesburg, Florida Posts: 6,546	Wow. Very nice. Woodwork is very nice.

12/24/2005, 12:53 PM	#53
SurfOnH20 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 295	That setup is battle ready !!! Intense !!! I will now go back to my humble 25 gallon reef Good job and thanks for the slide show !!

12/24/2005, 03:00 PM	#55
Vamp75 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 126	Thats amazing, great wood work!!

12/25/2005, 11:26 PM	#64
Uel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 131	That is a beautiful stand and hood!!

12/26/2005, 04:15 PM	#66
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	I upgraded my photobucket account, i was exceeding the free usage. So now my pics are bigger.. ill learn to resize them this week. Alright i went to OceanPro and got my live rock.. cant beat cherry picking for $2.09 a pound. I took most of the large pieces.. lol i opened almost every box they had (30 or so) and cherry picked the ones that i wanted. Nice guys... here is what i got... 6 boxes just over 400 lbs of rock. I may have extra... Better to have to much then not enough, its not exactly close to me. nice big pieces Now i need to cure it.. thats my bathtub full of rock.. and to get some air i turn on my jets... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

12/26/2005, 04:47 PM	#67
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	OK, now that is seriously funny! I wonder when the coraline will start growing inside the tub plumbing? __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

12/26/2005, 06:02 PM	#68
Genin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA Posts: 755	using the bathtub.... now that's dedication! i really like how your tank is coming together. it looks top notch!

12/26/2005, 06:22 PM	#69
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	MAN!!! I can see my Honey's face rigth now when she find the LR curing in the tub!!!!! __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

12/26/2005, 10:10 PM	#71
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	LMAO thats 2 funny __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

12/26/2005, 10:35 PM	#72
Lordhelmet Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,008	CURING LIVE ROCK IN YOUR BATH TUB! you've got it bad. (secretly envious.) __________________ I need a new signiture Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 14 gallon

12/27/2005, 12:01 AM	#73
8BALL_99 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toney, AL Posts: 3,724	lol I showed my Wife those couple of pictures.. First thing she said was.. It was a guy that did that and he is single lol I was like yeah how did you know __________________ The problem with political jokes is they get elected. OK, so what's the speed of dark? Why do we drive on the parkway and park in the driveway? Isn't is it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"? Current Tank Info: Custom Starfire 300,92Gallon,35 Gallon Hex,Two 40Gallons,125Gallon,

12/27/2005, 07:47 AM	#75
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	Who needs curtains? Natural light is good for the reef! __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz