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09-20-2006, 10:58 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Acworth, Ga
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my tank build thread...
well, everyone and their mom is doin this, so i guess i will too...i have a 55 gal tank that has been set up for a little over a month, and the stand is tiny so im building a new one... i am gonna include step by step instructions and pictures in case anyone else wants to do this.. it is a very practical, sturdy, and not too pricy plan...
im goin to get the lumber tomorrow, so hopefully i'll start then...
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09-21-2006, 12:18 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ellijay Ga
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Keep us posted  and 
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09-21-2006, 01:18 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Woodstock GA
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Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!
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09-21-2006, 10:13 AM
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Simian Thread Tactician
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Woodstock, GA
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LilB,
where are you getting your lumber? If you're going to build this as a skinned 2x4 frame, I would suggest you only get the 2x4s from a home center like lowes or HD and get the hardwood that you'll use for a skin from a lumber yard, esp. if you are comfortable with squaring up your stock. HD and Lowes charge absurd amounts for their hardwoods (pine and poplar too).
Also be very picky about selecting wood, no matter where you purchase it (Sorry if you already know all this), make sure you check both length and width for squarness (just eyeball it).
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09-21-2006, 11:19 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Dallas, GA
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You better get a new camera while you're at it so we'll be able to see the pictures!
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09-21-2006, 11:41 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Good luck!
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09-21-2006, 03:01 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Acworth, Ga
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shut up brad... my camera works fine it just doesnt do well taking pictures of my tank... and thanks matt i will
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09-21-2006, 05:01 PM
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Simian Thread Tactician
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Woodstock, GA
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09-22-2006, 01:50 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Acworth, Ga
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wow thanks matt, i literally live right around the corner from there... ive passed it a million times and never gave it a second thought... and i know what everyone is not thinking... and no i didnt get the lumber today i got preoccupied
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09-22-2006, 08:59 AM
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Simian Thread Tactician
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Woodstock, GA
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No problem man, they have some very nice stock. It can be a little intimidating at first... :-)
They joint one side for you, so you have to square up your own stock. It's not too difficult if you have a jointer or a nice table saw. Again, just check for squareness... and even if you don't get anything from there, go into their waiting room and check out their hardwood floor. :-)
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09-25-2006, 11:52 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Acworth, Ga
Posts: 344
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well i figured i'd update... i finally stole my dads truck and went and got all my lumber and crap today, so the building will begin tomorrow...
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09-27-2006, 02:51 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Acworth, Ga
Posts: 344
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well, i figured i'd let everyone know that as of last night i have 2 more chunks of live rock (probably around 20 lbs. or so... i dont know ask chris's foot), 4 blue leg hermit crabs, and 4 snails.... and i got to looking last night and noticed abunch of those tiny starfish as well as a few baby serpent stars... and the rocks have some pink coraline algae which looks really cool with just the actinics on.... |
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09-27-2006, 05:25 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth
Posts: 36
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Real Funny Brad!!!!  . My foot says it was about 25 lbs worth. Yeah everyone I dropped a giant piece of LR on my bare foot last night while I was carrying it to Brads car. Going to go get it x-rayed tomorrow cause it ain't looking of hot.  Brad I still want to help you get the refugium set up cast or no cast. Glad the rocks look alright in your tank. |
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09-27-2006, 11:15 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Acworth, Ga
Posts: 344
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thanks man, yeah they look great and everything is adjusting fine... i feel really bad about your foot, hope its not broken... oh and aiptasia (sp?) move around? cus i had one i was watching but couldnt get to him cus he was under a nook, but tonight that one was gone and there was one in the hole next to it....
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09-27-2006, 11:21 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth
Posts: 36
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yeah they can actually unattach and float around til they find a new spot. Actually got it x-rayed tonight and it is not broken. Just smashed up real good and a lot of vessels are busted. Nothing major.
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