[cbui2]

5-30: Ok here are some more updates, and manage to get some work done after coming home. sod was removed all along the wall. using 2x4 w/3" wood screws to support the outer wall and 2x6 for inner. This was much better to support than the regular stakes sold at HD, also foam expansion joint boards will be used along the back wall and step. next brick will be spreaded out evenly at the bottom to raise wire mesh up in place than rebar will be place above the mesh which will be tied together to make it more durable since generator and chiller will add about 1500 lbs. slope is from back to front making sure so no puddles are visible and of course mosquito heaven too. slab area is 12'L x 38"W and approximately 6"-7" of concrete will be poured using concrete mixer which holds about 5 80lbs bag.

[eickhorn]

This is a wet dream for the regular hobby person.

I really need to play & win the lotto

[ladydragon55]

WOW! this project is huge! I am really enjoying watching your step by step construction! Can't wait to see the finished set up! Great work!

[glampka]

Welcome to RB!! I saw your post on 3Reef.com. Awesome project you have going there. Please keep us updated on the progress. So like with all this construction going on when do you sleep & work for a living??

[dfurbee]

That is quite a Large project. Waiting to see more. Deb

[blind1993]

want to see some more pics

[mtfabel]

All I need to know is, when is the field trip to see this bad boy in person. Sign me up. Someday when time is easier to come by I may attempt a project this bold. For the time being I will admire your work and respect your dedication to it.

[ladydragon55]

Originally Posted by mtfabel

All I need to know is, when is the field trip to see this bad boy in person. Sign me up. Someday when time is easier to come by I may attempt a project this bold. For the time being I will admire your work and respect your dedication to it.

I would love to see this when it is finished. Now every time my hubby complains about my tank I am going to show this to him. I think he will be very happy with my little 100 gals! Can't wait for more pics!

[blind1993]

haha that is so funny my dad is getting mad at me for getting a 55g and now i am wanting to make a 5 gallon reef with a clown and like tons of anenomes

[cbui2]

thank you all for your kind comments, my doors is always open and feel free to stop by anytime as long the entire football team dont arrived i will be ok.

[mtfabel]

You better watch what you say Ive been known to drive 6+ hours just to check out a new fish store I learned about.

[Fishhead Junkie]

GOOD LORD!!!!!!! dude...you must of gotten an A++++++++ in woodshop and have quite a bit of extra time on your hands. my god, now that's what i call a setup. you should be working for SEAWORLD. that must of costed a fortune to build and you havent even added anything into the tank. where the heck do you live, cuz if its nearby royal oak, michigan, i am coming over for the reveal party, i expect a front row seat. i promise not to tap on the glass!!!!!! here fishy fishy.

steve

[blind1993]

i would come if my dad would let me and if u lived near by and not in new orleans

[kolokefalo]

ok...let me try to comprehend this. You are a plumber, pipe fitter, carpenter, architect, Dry wall guy, and what else? For the love of God man!!!! Seriously though, can't wait to see the finished product. Good luck.


[edit] hahahahahahahaha....I just showed my wife this thread. Here are her 2 responses:

"Don't even think about it."

followed by....

"Oooooooo I really like their coffee table."

Man, why didn't I marry a reef girl?

[kevin vara]

lol and i'm tryin to talk my wife into a 35 gallon red sea tank

[cbui2]

thank you all and some more updates for final preparation to be poured on sunday. concrete mixer that hold 5 80lbs bag will be used to make things a little easier. broken center blocks were used to hold mesh in place and plastic sheet.

[cbui2]

Originally Posted by kolokefalo

ok...let me try to comprehend this. You are a plumber, pipe fitter, carpenter, architect, Dry wall guy, and what else? For the love of God man!!!! Seriously though, can't wait to see the finished product. Good luck.


[edit] hahahahahahahaha....I just showed my wife this thread. Here are her 2 responses:

"Don't even think about it."

followed by....

"Oooooooo I really like their coffee table."

Man, why didn't I marry a reef girl?

thanks but dont forget the concrete,
the coffee table was bought done here at a store call index
my wife loved it so much she ask me to get the matching dinning table too (travertine marble).

[cbui2]

ok here are some more updates, yesterday was prep day moving 30 bags concrete, mixer, water and etc. i need to do the job site which made it so much easier then trying to accomplished it all in one day.
started sunday morning 8am mixing 2 bags at a time then pouring the concrete in placed and spread it out evenly to the end.


finished 10:30am


got a chance to uncrate chiller, here are some pic's.
Tradewind 1.5hp 18,000BTU

[glampka]

Chiller??!!! That thing is the size of the A/C condenser I have for the house!!!

[RyanG]

Very nice Bart!

Keep us updated here on RB!

[blind1993]

why are u keeping it outside

[CyberJester]

Originally Posted by blind1993

why are u keeping it outside

Think about how much heat that bad boy must put off. He would need an A/C for the chiller if it was inside.

[cbui2]

ok here are some more updates,

1000lbs live caribsea bahamas oolite was ordered last week and 500lbs live haitian rocks hand picked with same day shipping . i had my friend came by and help me aquascape since there were couple big pc's that was impossible to lift by myself 90lbs :eek1:





their setup which is 15,000gal pool is totally awesome and had to take a few photos of course. i have never seen a massive-fractionator (210 gal skimmer) before in my life which also had self cleaning capabilities :eek: simply amazing just speechless and a trip to remember

here are some pic's :eek2: :eek1:

[Fishhead Junkie]

i have a question about this outside tank. dont know if anyone ever asked it but...i dont get it. why put it outside?? do u spend all your time outside? i dont see a deck or patio around it to sit and look at it. seems like the only one that will be enjoying it are the crickets, mosquitos and birds. i like the concept though.

steve

[ladydragon55]

So these are pictures of the live rock and live sand that you received, plus where you purchased them from? Or is that a picture of your friends tank? Either way...WOW!!! I can't wait to see what is next.