Popular Post +brian.srock Posted June 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2017 This happened. Who's ready to follow along? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 And here it is sitting in my garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Dang, whoever sold you that could have at least cleaned up the coralline for you! [emoji12] I'm ready to follow! Make it epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm hoping to make it epic. Got the green light to use our media wall. We took a trip to the room store over the weekend and my part of the tank size compromise was that we downsized our current couch sectional for a couch and 2 recliners. I see that as a definite upgrade but I had to hold my glee while I made it sound like it was my wife's decision. The tv will be relocated in front of our backyard windows onto an entertainment shelf and the wall will be repainted to a light blue to match the rest of the house. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The tank will live again!Also, I'm pretty sure that's a ghost on the left of your picture. [emoji33] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Or the light spill from my 90. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 3 BRS boxes just rang my door bell. Christmas in July! Can you guess what got ordered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 PVC or bulbs in top box I would guess rodi in right box (but assume you already have one) so going to guess rock in both boxesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Almost spot on. I haven't gotten to the rock box since I had a busy day and I also have 1 more package from BRS arriving tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 In! Great to see the tank staying in the family. Unpacking all that new stuff is the BEST! All shiny and new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 All the new stuff and tank builds are the best part of the hobby. Thanks for following along. Opened up my rock box. Some nice rocks both pukani and reef saver but looks like I'll need some more pieces if I want to try the vision I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Another package in and this build is slowly getting more steam. I had to go with 5ft T5s since I couldn't find anything reasonable in the 6ft length or 2x 3ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Big Pukani fan here. Think it gives you so many more natural holes to stick those dang plugs in w/o diy-ing a fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasReef Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I agree the pukani is great for frag plugs. I also use a power drill, chisel, and hammer to make lots of caves. the fish love it.Just be sure to clean or cook the rock, it always has a lot of gunk inside those holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Can I get a finger check? You still have 10? Looks good bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jimbo662 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 57 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: Can I get a finger check? You still have 10? Looks good bud! My first thought when the video started playing was "do I want to watch this?????" That's going to be a very cool stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Wow no faith. I even built a guard which I had my hand on. It was so much sawdust though! I'm hoping to have the stand in the house by the end of the week but it'll still be missing the concrete counter top which I'll be building for it. Next I have to router the hinges, finish up the stain on the side doors, install the automatic led lighting, and drill for the cabinet handles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Build is slowly chugging along. Working on the stand side doors at the moment. Space for the tank has been made after selling our super big couch set and moving our tv off the wall. I'll need to patch and paint the wall then hopefully by next week I can move the stand inside. Living room is currently a mess but we just got the new couch and dual recliners. I have a side project of making a tv stand for the tv then I can move the tank in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Word on the street is you have the woodworking skills of a 3rd grader? Where's this stand already? [emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post +brian.srock Posted September 1, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2017 More like kindergartners since I've been napping and throwing tantrums. It's coming along finally after buying better wood for the doors that don't warp. I may have all the doors ready tomorrow. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Huzzah! That looks awesome! You're already further along with the stand exterior than I ever was with it. I'll make sure to insult you every month to keep you motivated. [emoji87] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Stand is now painted, stained, and poly coated. Still need to install door lights and handles which I may tackle tonight. Scheduling a day with my brother to give me a hand with a custom concrete counter top for it. Tank location was vetoed due to the wife not liking the glare in it's current location so the tv went back on the wall. Tank will now live in the current tank's location which is where I wanted it originally anyway but it would of been so much easier to have 2 tanks running at the same time. Now I have to figure out how to move the current tank out of the way without fully draining it. I think I still want to buy another 55 gallon tank and make another sump so I don't have to worry about timing. I'll also need to work on the canopy next. I'm thinking of continuing the slat wood mix stain look. I just need to figure out a way to make the canopy hinged and open top. Any ideas? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Who's that angel on the recliner!? Edit: oh, I'm behind on this. Stand looks legit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Door lights wired up to turn on when the doors are opened. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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