Building 1600 Gallon Bioshock Themed Octopus Tank - Page 10

krazyk148 · 12/19/2017, 04:09 PM

Just paid off all my credit cards so progress is imminent i swear! lol

krazyk148 · 01/03/2018, 08:07 PM

Got a bunch of the sump today. Assembling the waterbridge currently. Will be testing tomorrow

monks600 · 01/07/2018, 03:13 PM

Wheyyy welcome back! Been waiting for this one

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PhishyRupert · 01/09/2018, 06:22 PM

This is a very interesting setup, look forward to final product

krazyk148 · 01/15/2018, 10:05 PM

Final Prints.. I'm psyched to see which one looks best. My bets on the more reflective 1st print (engineering grade). Mad props go to @ReeferRoo at reef 2 reef for printing them for me. They look great!

Scrubber_steve · 01/15/2018, 10:38 PM

I would have used the 4x2 & ply to build formwork, to fill with concrete, for a tank this size.

Or better yet

Good luck anyway.

krazyk148 · 01/15/2018, 10:57 PM

Pushing boundaries is what it's all about!

Scrubber_steve · 01/15/2018, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk148

Pushing boundaries is what it's all about!

'Pushing the boundaries' may cause a leak.

krazyk148 · 01/16/2018, 11:47 AM

Ive already been through all the naysayers, so not looking to entertain them again

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life"

dt204 · 01/16/2018, 06:15 PM

Nice to see some progress man! I love BioShock. Can we see the sump room? I'd like to see the top panels, overflow and your manhole access.

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JUNBUG361 · 01/17/2018, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk148

Final Prints.. I'm psyched to see which one looks best. My bets on the more reflective 1st print (engineering grade). Mad props go to @ReeferRoo at reef 2 reef for printing them for me. They look great!

That’s a nice crazy looking paintings

biecacka · 01/18/2018, 08:56 PM

glad to see updates on here. I have been following along in the shadows.

corey

Scrubber_steve · 01/19/2018, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk148

Ive already been through all the naysayers, so not looking to entertain them again

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life"

I'm not a naysayer, just posting my thoughts.

& i hope it works out well for you.

socalireefdood · 01/19/2018, 01:12 AM

thats a beautiful build! following

krazyk148 · 01/19/2018, 08:13 AM

Sorry twinfallz wasnt trying to be short i am just well aware of the risks as they've kept me up many a night haha I always have to mention that i did place angle iron throughout the build for extra support.

So i received the prints (which look fantastic reeferoo) and ordered the rest of the sump plumbing...

1 - 50' roll of 2" flex hosing
2 - 4000gph submersible pumps
1- 16 foot ip68 LED rope light (to illuminate the picture)
1 - hole saw kit (need some holes cut for the waterbridge)
6 - cans of Krylon Fusion Expresso

The next photos should look pretty cool

krazyk148 · 01/19/2018, 08:24 AM

@dt204 I'll address all of your sump photos as soon as i finish the green marine paint step.
Currently the epoxy black is hard to photograph so it should be easier to see once it's green.

Ruu · 01/20/2018, 11:24 PM

Am I the only one hoping that this is one long multi-year april fool's joke?

Build tiny 1/32 scale fish tank model over 2+years. Post pictures. Make community hyper-ventilate.

Either way, I'm in.

akopley · 01/20/2018, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruu

Am I the only one hoping that this is one long multi-year april fool's joke?

Build tiny 1/32 scale fish tank model over 2+years. Post pictures. Make community hyper-ventilate.

Either way, I'm in.

Lol

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JoeyBagadonuts · 01/21/2018, 06:37 AM

Great build/thread. Encompasses 3 things I am passionate about: Aquariums, gaming and DIY. I hope that you are successful inside the box while thinking so far outside of it! Definitely following.

Russleary90642 · 01/21/2018, 08:18 PM

I can not wait for you to have it filled so all the naysayers can eat their words.

Just filled with a bunch of people that have never ventured "outside" the box and just repeat everything everyone else says.

Rock on!

krazyk148 · 01/21/2018, 10:24 PM

haha thanks everyone. Ironically, ill probably have the acrylic by mid march so i think i might set the fill date for April 1st just to keep them guessing lol

McPuff · 01/22/2018, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyk148

haha thanks everyone. Ironically, ill probably have the acrylic by mid march so i think i might set the fill date for April 1st just to keep them guessing lol

The 1 year anniversary of the "prank." :0) It will be cool to see it filled!

krazyk148 · 02/20/2018, 05:27 AM

Ok the latest update

the picture has been applied and the tank is ready for the decorative krylon painting. The only hiccup I’ve had is that the led lighting that I originally was going to place behind the bulkhead is too reflective, so I think i'm just going to install a steampunk style sconce on either side of the tank (exterior). The photo doesn't require much lighting to "glow".

krazyk148 · 02/20/2018, 05:34 AM

A few shots of the top. i still have to silicone around each acrylic panel. Ill then pull the panels off of the silicone which should leave a nice gasket. The "manhole" entrance is the larger opening. (still a tight squeeze) haha

oldhead · 02/20/2018, 05:49 AM

Timeline:
April 1st- Tank gets filled
May 1st- Tank finished cycling
May 10th- mated pair of octopus in and happy
June 10th- small leak in bottom corner developed
June 11th- owner goes in hatch to fix leak, gets eaten by octopus.

01/16/2018, 11:47 AM	#234
krazyk148 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Ive already been through all the naysayers, so not looking to entertain them again "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life" Last edited by krazyk148; 01/16/2018 at 11:52 AM.

01/19/2018, 08:24 AM	#241
krazyk148 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	@dt204 I'll address all of your sump photos as soon as i finish the green marine paint step. Currently the epoxy black is hard to photograph so it should be easier to see once it's green. Last edited by krazyk148; 01/19/2018 at 08:30 AM.

01/21/2018, 06:37 AM	#244
JoeyBagadonuts Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 80	Great build/thread. Encompasses 3 things I am passionate about: Aquariums, gaming and DIY. I hope that you are successful inside the box while thinking so far outside of it! Definitely following. __________________ 75 Gallon Mixed Reef 16" Shadow Overflow, Eheim 1262, Vortech MP40, Reef Octopus 150, Coralife Aqualight Pro (2 150w Phoenix 14k, 4 54w T5ho (2 ATI Actinic, 2 ATI Blue Plus)), Hydor ATO, Jebao doser

12/19/2017, 04:09 PM	#226
krazyk148 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Just paid off all my credit cards so progress is imminent i swear! lol

01/07/2018, 03:13 PM	#228
monks600 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 16	Wheyyy welcome back! Been waiting for this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

01/09/2018, 06:22 PM	#229
PhishyRupert Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 52	This is a very interesting setup, look forward to final product

01/15/2018, 10:38 PM	#231
Scrubber_steve I'm really very likeable Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Down Under Posts: 676	I would have used the 4x2 & ply to build formwork, to fill with concrete, for a tank this size. Or better yet Good luck anyway.

01/15/2018, 10:57 PM	#232
krazyk148 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Pushing boundaries is what it's all about!

01/16/2018, 06:15 PM	#235
dt204 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 233	Nice to see some progress man! I love BioShock. Can we see the sump room? I'd like to see the top panels, overflow and your manhole access. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

01/18/2018, 08:56 PM	#237
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	glad to see updates on here. I have been following along in the shadows. corey

01/19/2018, 01:12 AM	#239
socalireefdood Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 51	thats a beautiful build! following

01/19/2018, 08:13 AM	#240
krazyk148 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	Sorry twinfallz wasnt trying to be short i am just well aware of the risks as they've kept me up many a night haha I always have to mention that i did place angle iron throughout the build for extra support. So i received the prints (which look fantastic reeferoo) and ordered the rest of the sump plumbing... 1 - 50' roll of 2" flex hosing 2 - 4000gph submersible pumps 1- 16 foot ip68 LED rope light (to illuminate the picture) 1 - hole saw kit (need some holes cut for the waterbridge) 6 - cans of Krylon Fusion Expresso The next photos should look pretty cool

01/20/2018, 11:24 PM	#242
Ruu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 1,037	Am I the only one hoping that this is one long multi-year april fool's joke? Build tiny 1/32 scale fish tank model over 2+years. Post pictures. Make community hyper-ventilate. Either way, I'm in.

01/21/2018, 08:18 PM	#245
Russleary90642 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 100	I can not wait for you to have it filled so all the naysayers can eat their words. Just filled with a bunch of people that have never ventured "outside" the box and just repeat everything everyone else says. Rock on!

01/21/2018, 10:24 PM	#246
krazyk148 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 121	haha thanks everyone. Ironically, ill probably have the acrylic by mid march so i think i might set the fill date for April 1st just to keep them guessing lol

02/20/2018, 05:49 AM	#250
oldhead Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 527	Timeline: April 1st- Tank gets filled May 1st- Tank finished cycling May 10th- mated pair of octopus in and happy June 10th- small leak in bottom corner developed June 11th- owner goes in hatch to fix leak, gets eaten by octopus.