(Bio)³ Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 So I decided I would document my tank build here, nothing too special just something I fell in love with one time I went into a fish store. Recently my friend had a tank with all the goods that he no longer wanted. I offered $50 to take it off his hands and he accepted to my surprise. So here is where I start, I took a razor blade and cut the back wall out and scraped the extra silicone off. Did a leak test to make sure I didn't get any cuts where I didn't want them. Ordered my hole saws and bulk heads, then I'm off to drill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Nice work. What are your plans for the back? Just having the over flow? Maybe I'll do that to. Free up a lot of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Going to drill some holes in the back, was super busy today or it would have happened today. Will happen like monday evening I think/hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManImTheMan Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 bad *** project man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks! I'm hoping it will come together really sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 How's it going? Is it wet yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 I wish it was wet, we had a bunch of things to get done at work and still had to shoot a new video for new products. Then the holidays hit and I went out of state but now that I'm back I'll be working on it. It's driving me nuts just sitting here staring at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Is it still staring at you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Alright so yesterday on lunch I was going to drill a window pane to test out my glass drilling skills...... 30 seconds into drilling I stopped to check the hole and while looking at the window not drilling it decided to go into a million pieces. Turned out to be tempered, that was enough to make me not wanna drill my tank that day. Today I'm gonna see if H.I wants to drill any of his small tanks for practice before I drill my BC.... getting closer though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Today was the day! I drilled my holes and installed my bulk heads. Also sent a request to get a quote for my sump glass to be cut. Was super easy to cut the holes and I'm glad I did it myself, saved me money and now I have the tools to cut more tanks when I need to. One step closer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thats great! You gonna have 2 returns and 1 drain? Did you get the kit from glassholes.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Ya two returns and one drain, saw another build like it and though it was really nice. I bought the hole saws and bulk heads from glass holes as well as some locline parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Thats great! You gonna have 2 returns and 1 drain? Did you get the kit from glassholes.com? quick word to the wise - don't type in glassholes.com = very very dirty site, it's glass-holes.com. Apparently the dash is a critical distinction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) I typed the with no dash and it for sure isnt where you want to be. On the good hand, I couldn't sleep last night and since the tank was drilled I decided to bring the stand and empty tank into the living room and set it up. On monday I'll be calling around and getting glass cut. Tuesday building the sump and then doing a leak test. Hoping by Thursday/Friday I can have saltwater running through the system and start tossing a little bit of live rock in to start cycling. While that all happens I'll build my LED retrofit kit and get it all set and onto the tank. Saving for the RKE now so I can eventually have auto water changes and control of the tank with my iphone, as much as possible atleast. Edited December 4, 2011 by BiocubeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) Got a picture of how it will be sitting for the next few days while I wait to get glass and my LEDs built. I have also decided that I will take the PC bulb setup and put it below over my 13 gallon custom sump. I have some new bulbs I bought off ARC for $10 each so that will give me a good starting point until I can get LEDs under there one day. Having alot of fun with this so far and the cube cleaned up real nice after a vinegar wipe down. Edited December 4, 2011 by BiocubeD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Also, if anyone has any input on aquascaping please post! I'm still undecided about sand color and texture and other tidbits. I currently have 2 false clowns that will be going into the tank along with 2 snails and a pep shrimp. Looking to put a goby/pistol pair into the display and then look for something interesting/fun that wouldn't be saffe up top to go into the sump. Any input helps, I like to hear ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 So the tank has sat for a few weeks while I built my LED lights and got the bad parts replaced. I've now got the new lights installed and they work beautifully. This weekend I will be building an acrylic sump. I need to research how long I have to let it cure for before I can water test it. I snapped a couple quick pics of the LED at full power, currently sitting with that being the only light source in the house.... think i'm going to LOVE this tank. You will notice I snapped a picture of the top of the tank, I put the original rubber cover back in where the old lights got turned on and off and it now glows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Also, still taking ideas for inspiration on stocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 If you can resist the urge to get clowns, you can have more fish. I have a randal's goby and pistol pair, which is really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 If you can resist the urge to get clowns, you can have more fish. I have a randal's goby and pistol pair, which is really cool. I had a goby/pistol and a pair of clowns in my 29g biocube. Totally doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 in my current BC 29 i actually already have clowns and the goby/shrimp pair lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer74 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I have a yasha/pistol tailspot and a geometric hawkfish in mine...no one really in the water column but all pretty cool and friendly in the small tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer74 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Just a quickie pic of mine with my iphone...coloring is of course a little off. My yasha and pistol own the left side of the rock structure digging homes all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer74 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I love these 29's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thats a beautiful 29. I gotta look at it again on a full size comp later. And i gotta research what a hawk fish is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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