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Hi all not moved on much since last pics however some of the wall
has come out, and the lintels are in place, that was always a problem,
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/now11.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/now21.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/now31.JPG
and started to lay the floor.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/my1.jpg
i will add more soon
hope u like the slow progress
dean :thumbsup:
any updates ? :rolleyes: FISH...
Hi fish
yeah we finished the floor and biulding work to start again on friday
if the weather is good to us,
more pics tomorrow
thanks dean
WOW!!!
Do you have any design plans you could share? would be interesting to see how your planning it.
Cheers,
Nick
sowerby reef
03-06-04, 19:56
blimey. and I thought my concrete base was a feat of engineering!!!!!!
hi dean
just sew this nice job m8, looks a bit like my place a building site keep at it, it will look tidy when its all finished .
cheers
alan
well come on then, it's tomorrow already. where's these pics :P
looks like it will be a masterpeice. keep the pictures coming. its nice to see the progress, (and we can all hassle you to get it finished).
nice work..
shaun
The floor is now set,
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/fl1.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/fl2.jpg
This will take some cleaning out
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/fl3.jpg
:dance:
One would like to know wot u r building here, looks impressive.
Jay
:o
This is my dream tank and I have being planning this for well over two years now,
Tank Specs are as follows
Main tank is seen through opening from the dining room, and can only be seen
from this room, the tank almost covers the full wall with maybe 2 ft each side left,
the tank itself will be 8 ft long by 4 ft high by 4 ft deep,
the sump is 4 ft by 4 ft by 3 ft deep,
and then another tank used for water changes will be 7 ft by 2 ft by 3 ft, this was my old tank, that shall be in the loop and can be closed of when needed to perform water changes.
total water volume around 1300 gallon inc refugium,
and wave tanks
lighting will be 6x 400watt m/h 2x20,000k and 4x 10,000k
and 4x t5 marine blue tubes,
below is a simple diagram gives you some idea of the layout,
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/ME.jpg
Nick Derbyshire
06-06-04, 17:41
;) nice fishys
carco88 WOW
8x4x4 is that acrylic ? if glass what thickness? wave tanks???
cant wait for more pics
blodger
(Just a small) 6 ft fluidised sand filter woo hoo :dance: :dance:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/SAND.jpg
any more keep em coming... :wave:
Hi Dean. The project is coming on great by the look of it. I will have to get my a--e over there and have a look and pick up a few tips as well :thumbsup: Lets see some more piccys please. :thanx: :cheers: Eric.
yeah some more must of been done :)
Its all very quiet, wheres the updates?
for the love of god man throw us a frickin' bone :o
bristlebasher
25-08-04, 09:58
:lol:
Stunning... cannot wait for the tank to be in ... and filled :)
Photos ... more photos !
e
Hi Guys,
Who here from the admin crew would hae records of Carco80s Email when he was a registered member... I think some one needs to get him to post some pics, member or no member!
just realised what your talking about, it says unregistered by his name. he definately is/was a member and he used to have an avatar. what has happened here. did he withdraw himself, removed????? me no geddit!
he cant go before its finished!! we aint seen the finished article! :o
i'll fetch my dog you guys grab the torches.
Originally posted by SCOOB@Aug 30 2004, 17:53
i'll fetch my dog you guys grab the torches.
:lol:
Hi all. I dont think Dean will mind me telling you all that he's put the tank build on hold till the winter as he is finishing some other projects off. I think he is still a member but i will get in touch and find out as i as well as you all want to see it up and running. HTH. Eric.
Hi all. Iv'e talked to carco88 aka Dean and he can't understand why he's been unregistered. If there is any Admin team who reads this could you please email Dean and explain to him what has happened if you want his email address get in touch with me for it. Regards Eric :thumbsup:
Hi all
i am back i have had a few problems with my membership not sure realy
what hapened yet still sorting it out thanks to all involved getting me back on line
anyway i will have some new pics to show you all soon
keep looking at my page
thanks dean :dance: :dance:
Hi Dean. Whats it like to be a newbie again, glad you got back on the site can't wait to see some updated piccys of the tank project. :cheers: Eric. :thumbsup:
Hi Eric
very funny a think i will have to get my thinking cap on and reply to a lot of posts
again :lol: :lol:
thanks again m8
Hello people
i just thought i would give you a bit of an update on the build,
a have at last got a brickie to turn up, and we now have bricks been laid
god we must have some more bricklayers in brid i think we only have 3 :o
for any body body thats following my project good news a am back on track,
and have camera in hand i will post some more pics on tuesday
bye for now dean :thumbsup:
wsmithwaz11
21-09-04, 14:04
Originally posted by carco88@Sep 20 2004, 17:44
Hello people
i just thought i would give you a bit of an update on the build,
a have at last got a brickie to turn up, and we now have bricks been laid
god we must have some more bricklayers in brid i think we only have 3 :o
for any body body thats following my project good news a am back on track,
and have camera in hand i will post some more pics on tuesday
bye for now dean :thumbsup:
now this i cant wait to see finished it looks amazing what a set up!!!!! underground weir too hehehe.
craighuckins
23-09-04, 12:09
come on dean! lets see some photo's! will have to pop over and have a peek when it's completed!
As promised here are some updates on my tank
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/ttank11.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/ttank21.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/ttank31.jpg
:thumbsup:
Originally posted by craighuckins@Sep 23 2004, 12:18
come on dean! lets see some photo's! will have to pop over and have a peek when it's completed!
no probs you can come and have a look at any time
i love showing it off
dean
Hi Dean. I will have to get over this week end and have a look and feel jealous i will probably come over Saturday if thats ok as i'm away on Sunday. :cheers: Eric. :thumbsup:
No probs
see you then :thumbsup:
hi all
the building is now finished and the roof is going on
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Roof.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Gab.jpg
might get the wall out this week :dance:
fisharefriends
28-09-04, 11:38
I am in total shock what a system this is going to be, please please keep us updated on your progress, totally amazing.
:bow:
Regards
Dave
ditto to what dave says
keep the pictures coming
pauljohno
we want more! we want more! We want more!
This looks like a long project! Hope all goes well and keep updates coming!
mode
Hi all
well i at last have knocked through the wall from the extention to the dining room
a very scary moment because of the size of it, but every thing
went ok i forgot my camera last night but i will take some pics tonight and post
tommorow bye for now
dean
looking good. this has to be one of my most eagerly awaited tanks to view. this one and alan reefs system using gt's as a sump. thought it was tough to wait for his as he doesn't post pictures but i think this is worse :o you almost wanna done your overalls and stick the roof on yourself. :lol:
WO HOO
starting to come on now
thats a big hole to fill with tank :dance:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/hole1-1.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/hole2.JPG
does any body have any thoughts about this
the next step is to brick up three small walls to then put the base of the
tank on top
the base is going to be concrete, should i put metal into the concrete for
strenth or could the metal swell and crack the concrete? with sea water,
whats your thoughts
thanks dean
craighuckins
20-10-04, 09:55
It wouldn't hurt, though I think I would be more tempted to go for a hardcore / rubble mix with some very course gravel in the cement, maybe steel grid in top layer? I would be very tempted to coat the whole lot with a marine 2 part epoxy paint to stop any saltwater ingress. looking good tho mate :thumbsup: -craig
Hi Dean. Things are looking good coming in leaps and bounds m8. I will have to get over to see it before long. One idea for strenghning the concrete would use stainless steel bars wired together with s/s wire to make a reinforced base for tank. Have you decided what your building tank of yet glass or acrylic. Regards Eric. :dance:
Originally posted by carco88@Oct 20 2004, 09:51
does any body have any thoughts about this
the next step is to brick up three small walls to then put the base of the
tank on top
the base is going to be concrete, should i put metal into the concrete for
strenth or could the metal swell and crack the concrete? with sea water,
whats your thoughts
thanks dean
metal in concrete, sounds like ferrocrete (sp?) to me. plenty of boats are made out of this. its by far the best material for durability in the yaching industry. the only reason all boats aren't made of this is because it's too heavy and therefore efficiency and speed go flying out the window. a lot of training yachts are made of this as its so durable. i've seen cases were crete boats have twatted the quaysides during storms and the quays always come off worse. the metal content can cause 'blowing' of the concrete but your talking about extreme circumstances. the beautiful thing being if ever you need to carry out maintenance, you just hit it with hammer and slap some more gloop in. imo, plenty waterproof for an aquarium.
Garry thomas
29-10-04, 18:47
A great project!!!!!!!!!!!! :wub: It certainly takes a lot of time. And waiting for others i found was the biggest pain. Is it going to be Acrylic or Glass? Good luck.....be patient.......you wont make mistakes then :thumbsup:
Thanks for your comments Gary i will keep that in mind, but i know what you mean!
this whole Glass or Acrylic thing, i am still unsure what to go with,
i would like acrylic but two problems
a price well over £4000 :wacko:
b cleaning the front of the tank because a magnet is out the window, <_<
what do you think?
dino :thumbsup:
Originally posted by carco88@Oct 30 2004, 09:53
b cleaning the front of the tank because a magnet is out the window, <_<
Not so bad if you have no sand bed, most scratches are cuased by sand caught between tank and magnet cleaner. If you have a bare bottom there is less chance of this happening. just a thought.
Garry thomas
30-10-04, 14:26
Originally posted by carco88@Oct 30 2004, 04:53
Thanks for your comments Gary i will keep that in mind, but i know what you mean!
this whole Glass or Acrylic thing, i am still unsure what to go with,
i would like acrylic but two problems
a price well over £4000 :wacko:
b cleaning the front of the tank because a magnet is out the window, <_<
what do you think?
dino :thumbsup:
In the last year acrylic has lowered in price a lot. Why i dont know unless it is becoming more readily available. Not knowing anything about acrylic as i have never owned one, but the sizes and shapes seem to be much more accessible.?
Just a few pics to see how its going! :rolleyes:
the wood is in place and i will be concreting this sunday :D
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/WOOD1.jpg
joshie had to be in i told him to move before we pour the mix? :lol:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/WOOD2.jpg
U asked about using stell or nothing. You MUST reinforce the conctrete you can buy 8mm steel grid from most steel merchants. There should be not to much of a prob with steel swelling due to water ingress, But for peace of mind you could pay a bit more and get it galvanised, Someone meantioned S/Steel :wacko: Maybe a bit costly.
The difference between reinforced and not is increadable. PS you can also support a tank on just the ends without any probs. I once made a 6'6" tank 12mm base and tested it overnight in my garage. It was placed on 3 strips of timber and guess what. Crack in the middle. All were level.
Tank house looks good mate. :bow: :bow:
Originally posted by fire999@Nov 2 2004, 19:53
U asked about using stell or nothing. You MUST reinforce the conctrete you can buy 8mm steel grid from most steel merchants. There should be not to much of a prob with steel swelling due to water ingress, But for peace of mind you could pay a bit more and get it galvanised,
Yes thats good advice i think i will go with the galvanised grid
thanks m8 :thumbsup:
GOOD GOD
thats was hard work all the concrete had to be moved by bucket power
as i could not get the wheel barrow in through the door it took two ton of
sand 10 bags of cement and six hours with two of us :huh: :huh:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/git.jpg
harvesterclownfish
11-11-04, 09:43
:o This is just unbelievable!!!!
Who's organising the coach :lol:
Hi Dean. Glad to see you've got the concrete in m8 its going to take a while to cure but hey it's going to be worth it. To all you people following this thread i was over at Deans last Sunday and that is going to be one big tank. I can't wait until it's up and running and full of fish etc. Regards Eric. :thumbsup: PS. I'll let you know when the bus trips start :dance:
I don’t know you or where you live, but after reading this thread I’m looking forward to the bus trip.
I’m following this one...
Top Banana
Hi Philofbof. I live in York and have known Carco88 for a number of years he has always talked about this tank for years and now it's happening. The pics he's posted dont show the size of the hole in the wall thats going to be filled with a tank, it's HUGE. The next step for him is letting the concrete base cure so that it does'nt crack then it's buy a load of glass and silicone sealer and away you go one massive tank. It's unfortunatley not as easy as that because it's 4foot deep so 25mm glass will have to be used plus double skin bottom. Regards Eric. :thumbsup:
Hi all
thats a good point eric!
does any body know where i can get 25mm glass?
thanks dean
Originally posted by carco88@Nov 11 2004, 09:37
GOOD GOD
thats was hard work all the concrete had to be moved by bucket power
as i could not get the wheel barrow in through the door it took two ton of
sand 10 bags of cement and six hours with two of us :huh: :huh:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/git.jpg
Lookin great m8.
Dont meanto be a a wet weekend or anything :unsure:
But you sayed 2 tonne sand and 10 bags cement !!!!! Tell me you put in 12mm stones as well eg : 3 bags sand 2 bags stones 1 bag cenent mix :huh:
If you ave not added aggrigate (stones) all you have is a very week sand /cement mix, which will not hold a tank that size..
I am sure you have ( but just would not like to see you waste all that time)
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
best mix for concrete is "20mm to dust" . comes in dumpy bags same as sand same price too. usually £30 a tonne. 1cement-5or6 parts mix.
shaun
Originally posted by fire999+Nov 13 2004, 19:13--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (fire999 @ Nov 13 2004, 19:13)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-carco88@Nov 11 2004, 09:37
GOOD GOD
thats was hard work all the concrete had to be moved by bucket power
as i could not get the wheel barrow in through the door it took two ton of
sand 10 bags of cement and six hours with two of us :huh: :huh:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/git.jpg
Lookin great m8.
Dont meanto be a a wet weekend or anything :unsure:
But you sayed 2 tonne sand and 10 bags cement !!!!! Tell me you put in 12mm stones as well eg : 3 bags sand 2 bags stones 1 bag cenent mix :huh:
If you ave not added aggrigate (stones) all you have is a very week sand /cement mix, which will not hold a tank that size..
I am sure you have ( but just would not like to see you waste all that time)
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: [/b][/quote]
Yes i did the sand was concrete mix, sand and stone mix together
but thanks for pointing that out m8
dean
Hi Dean. I see your back safely did you have a good time m8, has that concrete base dried out yet it looked like you had quite a job on there doing that. I bet you cant wait to get started again can you, i will give you a ring and have a chat and fill you in on what iv'e found out. Regards Eric. :cheers:
Hi all i have been busy!
more pics tomorrow
dean
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Hi Dean. It will be nice to see some more pics m8 have you got a tank sorted yet, i will have to pop over some time and see your progress. Regards Eric. ps will ring to arrange when i'm coming over. :thumbsup:
where's the damn photos fool?
Originally posted by SCOOB@Jan 16 2005, 19:10
where's the damn photos fool?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Originally posted by xxmattyxx+Jan 16 2005, 20:15--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (xxmattyxx @ Jan 16 2005, 20:15)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-SCOOB@Jan 16 2005, 19:10
where's the damn photos fool?
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:[/b][/quote]
:unsure: :unsure: :unsure: Ask Eric...he seams to know what's going on if any... :whistling: :lol:
Mark...
Whoa Scoob put the brake on that beemer :D i was talking to Dean on Saturday and he is going to put some more piccys on soon as he can, he say's he has got quite a lot done since the last pics. I am sure he will put them on soon be patient. :D Eric. :thumbsup:
Originally posted by SCOOB@Jan 16 2005, 19:10
where's the damn photos fool?
hey u Mr T know... lol :thumbsup:
Originally posted by narthur@Jan 16 2005, 22:04
hey u Mr T know... lol :thumbsup:
:lol: :lol: what talkin you about hell the narth :lol:
Sorry fellas
my camera packed in i will see if i can get a mate to send some pics :(
dean
craighuckins
21-01-05, 12:27
Draw us a picture mate? :P -craig
where abouts in the country are you, you can borrow one of mine if close :thumbsup:
bristlebasher
21-01-05, 13:07
where abouts in the country are you, you can borrow one of mine if close
ONE of urs ?
Who u trying to impress? B)
i'm a sukka for new gadgets but i'm always scared of binning old ones. :lol: :lol:
come on man!!!! you must have found a camera by now, hell you could have drawn it on an etchasketch and sent it around all our houses by now :P
Hey Batman,
I agree with Scoob mate, just ploughed through six pages and haven't seen a piece of glass yet!
Nice project though mate, as Brucie used to say nice! :thumbsup:
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've just read this from start to finish, and I looked at the date at the beginning and thought WOW!! this is going to be looking good by now. But I've only seen some brick and concrete!! You've been at it nearly a year!!
Aren't you going to share it with us ?
It sounds a great project, but you tempted us and then hid the ball!!
We wanna share your excitement
:D
Reefer Madness
12-03-05, 18:21
Originally posted by SCOOB@Mar 12 2005, 18:00
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scoob, i have been keeping an eye on this for weeks/months and still no pictures, can't wait to see them, it's massive :bow:
Peter.
craighuckins
14-03-05, 12:06
I went over to see Dean last week, here are some more piccies:
craighuckins
14-03-05, 12:11
........and the huge tank in this photo is just for making up water changes!!! Dean said he just knocked it up from a sheet of 12mm glass he just happened to have hanging around in his garage!
nice one craig :thumbsup:
its definately looking good, where is the water change tank going to reside. good idea tyling the wet room as well, sorts out the condensatuion issue.
you've opened yourself up now craig, we want you to go round there every sunday and give us updates. :dance:
craighuckins
16-03-05, 10:05
Scoob, the water change tank will live under a bench at the back(with plumbed in sink), there is also a sump sat beneath ground level that's about 4'x4'x3', and a frag tank to go on top of the bench. Progress is slow as Dean is a busy family man who runs his own business, and gets maybe a couple of hours spare on a night if he's lucky. When it's finished I'm going to go and pitch a tent in his back garden with one end attached to the patio doors so i can pretend I have a huge tank like that! :lol: Wouldn't like the leccy bills though, multiple twin 400w halides, 2x3HP pumps, 1.3kw chiller etc. Yikes! The tank is going to be soooo big (the photos just don't give any impression of how big that space is) Dean reckons he's going to have to get his scuba gear on to put the rockwork in...Seriously.... :o
Thanks for the piccys Craig :thumbsup:
right lads sorry about been away for so long it was my computer that was paggered not my camera,
so i now have a new one and broadband we should be able to get back on track
with the project,
i wont be away for so long again, sorry lads, ;)
welcome back mate :lol: :lol: :lol:
quick post up some pics before the gremlins return :lol:
hope you didn't spend tank money on the new pc, that will be the ultimate kick in the teeth, well, for us observers anyway.
pics please pics please pics please, oh and can we have some pics please :thumbsup:
bristlebasher
06-06-05, 08:17
pics please pics please pics please, oh and can we have some pics please
Second that. Now more than 2 months on ;)
So must have made LOADS of progress ;)
Photo's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
Hi Fella's. I was talking to Carco 88 on Monday and he's having trouble with his broadband connection. He says he as loads of pics to put up when he gets sorted so please be patient and i'm sure he will produce the goods. HTH. Eric. :thumbsup:
hi all
at last i have found a broadband that knows what they are doing
thank god for that i have missed u/r
any way progress is slow but sure i am getting there slowly here are some pics
to keep you up to date,
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/rr.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Dscf00068.jpg
People have asked why i have not yet got the big tank in place,
well if i had bought the main tank it would get in the way and i have got
lots more to finish
it all looks too be taking shape now m8! keep up the good work :thumbsup: ,kris
jus read eeverything it sure is an amazing prodject :yes: :D u shouldnt be reading this u shud be workin and takin pics and then posting the :P
Hi Dean. It's looking good m8 cant wait till i come over with Chris to have a look at how you are doing and see the progress you have made. Regards Eric. :thumbsup:
Right then lets get in to this a bit more
the floor has now been tiled
and all the drains are finished, the tank on the floor is my mixing tank
and this will be part of the main system,running in a loop with the main tank
to carry out a water change which will be around 20% of the total volume
all i have to perform is turn two valves, one will isolate the tank the second valve
will empty the tank,
then top it up with 2 ro units [STILL TAKE 2 DAYS TO FILL] and add the salt
30kg a go, i have an internal pump to mix the salt and the slowly reopen valve 1
to add to main system
i have made this process as simple as i can because that would be a lot of water
to bucket around
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Dscf0092.jpg
this second photo is my brand new aqua medic chiller not a cheap thing at all
this unit retails out at around 2 grand, but i had to have one as the titan 4000 is the largist i could find and cools 4000ltrs of water,
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Dscf093.jpg
more soon
dean
that's more like it. awesome. lovely chiller thats, comes to something when you can't even get the car in ther too. :lol:
honestly i feel like a junkie desperate for my next fix, thank god you came through mr dealer :dance:
Hi Folks. Chris [Yakdriver] and I are going over to see Dean tommorrow to see the system in the flesh so to speak. We will be taking our cameras with us so we might put some more pics up if Dean does'nt mind i'm sure he won't.I cant wait to see how its changed from the last time i saw it it looks like hes done quite a lot since i was there last. Regards Eric. :cheers:
good man eric, good man!!!!!
Ok folks, visited Dean this afternoon (great to meet you mate, thanks for cuppa and guided tour). I can confirm his new setup looks amazing. Dean is a perfectionist and it shows... I just wish I could do tiling as neat as you mate :D
He's comitted to getting this new tank setup and stocked this year and it looks like most of the hard/messy jobs are done.
Anyway here's a few piccies.
Taken in the fishroom (using photostich software as my camera lens wasn't wide enough).
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/carco%20tank2%20small.jpg
Eric and Dean (I reckon there's a summer season's comedy work awaiting these two on Bridlington seafront by the looks of this piccie) :lol:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/carco%20tank%203.jpg
Looking from the viewing room side, wall hole where the new tank will go.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/carco%20tank%205.jpg
Shot of floor showing the drainage trough and floor well
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/carco%20tank%204.jpg
Chris.
Hi Chris. Im glad you liked Dean's setup, nice pics by the way. When do Dean and i start at Bridlington Spa i hope the pay's good. :lol: :lol: A big :thanx: for buying tea m8. Regards Eric. PS A big :thanx: to Dean for showing us both around. :cheers:
its looking good , :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
ive got a aquamedic titan 4000 as well (but mines white )is it going out side ,because there not quiet ,they work great just noisy thought id worn u they also pump out a lot of heat, but like u was the bigggest one i could get with out going 3 phase ;).
when i got mine aquamedic told my lfs they'd never sold one to a hobby'st before there for shop systems they thought i was mad :whistling: now at least there two of us. :D :
thanks andy
i wanted a white chiller but they tell me that they only come in blue now
bummer because white would match the room :lol:
as for putting out side, i have been told this before i will have to see how it goes,
and take it from there,
oh and by the way they wont think we are mad when these heatwaves are a coming, :thumbsup:
dean
hi chris and eric
i enjoyed our gab sunday you are always welcome to come for a cuppa,
nice pics chris i will have to get me one of those cameras, :thumbsup:
all the best lads
dean
JasandJules
27-06-05, 10:19
Looking seriously impressive..
Can't wait to see the tank in place, getting filled etc....
cracking pictures!!!!! can't wait til the glass turns up. gonna be an awesome spectacle :thumbsup:
Not sure if i read his but can't find it now, what is the trough in the floor for?
madness.....sheer madness!!!
:lol: :lol:
love it!
:wub:
Originally posted by InTheDeep@Jun 27 2005, 11:49
Not sure if i read his but can't find it now, what is the trough in the floor for?
do you mean the drain? :D
this is just in case of any spillages etc
or do the mean the big white box in the corner of the room, the sump!
i must say from experance this is a must for any big installations
thanks dean
hi all
just another pic to show you how my electirics are coming together,
oh and buy the way i used to like tiling, but now i am seeing them in my sleep
1020 tiles i have laid up to press :wacko:
shame thats not women :thumbsup:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/Dscf017.jpg
MaidstoneMarine
06-07-05, 12:13
Dean,
That is an awful lot of tiles! Seeing them in your sleep? I'd be having nightmares over that many! But.... so far it looks absolutely fantastic. Keep going cause this is going to be the mutts nuts when its done!
Chris
Hi all here is an update and pics of my project,
this fan is realy cool :lol: no pun intended they are wall mounted,and
can be programed to come on and off through the day,and remote controled
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF0008.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF00044.JPG
this is the filter box that sits in the sump
all the pipes will end up in here
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF00077.JPG
This cubbard will house 3x 50 gpd ro units one on 24/7 for water top up,
and two others for water changes,
And as a bonus a can on top of the unit stand a wave tank, this is good because the first plans showed the wave tank on brackets into the wall and i was always worred how heavy it would be <_<
killed two birds with one stone if you like!!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF00066.JPG
And the returning water has to pass through this baby first before it joins the main tank
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF00055.JPG
fishandchips
11-09-05, 17:01
looking excellent :thumbsup:
have you decided if the main tank is going to be Acrylic or Glass yet?
Originally posted by fishandchips@Sep 11 2005, 16:01
looking excellent :thumbsup:
have you decided if the main tank is going to be Acrylic or Glass yet?
I just dont know what to do!
but i will have to make my mind up soon, :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
Hi Dean. Nice pics m8 its all taking shape now. Nice pipe work as well i will have to pop over and have a gander before long, keep it up m8. Best of luck. Eric. :thumbsup:
Originally posted by carco88@Jul 6 2005, 09:12
oh and buy the way i used to like tiling, but now i am seeing them in my sleep
1020 tiles i have laid up to press :wacko:
Wow - you're tiling the ceiling too! You must be a really messy worker :D
Hi Dean. What an awesome job you have done there :bow: Don't suppose you would like to swap it for my nano would you ;) I for one can't wait to see the finished product. Keep up the good work.
Gary
julesandsand
12-09-05, 10:46
And the returning water has to pass through this baby first before it joins the main tank
What is that?
Fantastic project BTW :thumbsup: :bow:
"looooking gooood mr carter"
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: leave the lambo alone and get cracking with this from now on!!!!
definately a more worthy cause.
:bow: :bow: :bow:
Absolute credit to you! Like the idea of the inline water changes.
Apart from the lights, what are you using as a heat source? :)
5061litres
16-09-05, 11:01
any picture updates? :( :thanx:
Valley Boy
16-09-05, 11:07
Originally posted by julesandsand@Sep 12 2005, 09:46
And the returning water has to pass through this baby first before it joins the main tank
What is that?
Bank of UV's----------- ;)
PYTHON2674
16-09-05, 11:23
Wow just Wow,
Cant wait to see the final finished product, I think you may have to start selling tickets.........
I'll buy 1 lol
Carl....
Originally posted by Hermie@Sep 14 2005, 22:14
:bow: :bow: :bow:
Absolute credit to you! Like the idea of the inline water changes.
Apart from the lights, what are you using as a heat source? :)
Hi the system will be heated by an inline titanium heater see photo
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF03.JPG
THATS COOL!
OH NO ITS NOT ITS HOTMAN!!!! :D
beasty1711
19-09-05, 10:41
i've seen a post on here the past couple of days about traps for them... possibly in the DIY bit
Here are some more update photos as promised :thumbsup:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF02.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF08.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF04.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/DSCF06.JPG
Originally posted by beasty1711@Sep 19 2005, 09:41
i've seen a post on here the past couple of days about traps for them... possibly in the DIY bit
sorry beasty
traps?
do you mean for the heater :wacko:
Hi Dean. Looking good m8 as per usual what you do you do right. I might get over this coming Sunday if thats ok and have a look at your progress, i will ring you before i come to make sure its ok. Regards Eric. :thumbsup:
No probs mate,
i will put the kettle on ;)
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Whoo Hhoo
my tanks coming, my tanks coming !!
watch this space
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
TheThingIs
07-10-05, 14:28
Originally posted by carco88@Oct 7 2005, 14:16
watch this space
No, I want it filled....now :P
looking fwd to the pics, tell em to hurry up!
:thumbsup:
Lee
We have water people
i had a few small leeks but i was expecting that
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/water.JPG
good greef!!!
i am half way through the pipe work and still have all this to go in !!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/pipework.JPG
Well a last my glass has arrived
its god dam heavy 19mm
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/glass.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/glass01.jpg
This will be good fun trying to move this stuff
when they brought it a van with six blokes got out to move it :o
Words fail me, truly amazing
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
fishandchips
24-10-05, 19:07
excellent keep yhe pic's coming :thumbsup:
Lost for words....... I take it you dont have a TV :D :D
:bow: :bow: top job :bow: :bow:
keep them pics coming :thumbsup:
oh yes and the final tally of the bill :lol:
new reef keeper
24-10-05, 22:02
WOW :o :o :o :o :o
Just fiund this thread and spent the last 1/2 hr read all pages.
That sure is one very impressive set up, something i can only dream of at the moment, congratulations on the out come of your project to date.
Can't wait for the next update now :D :D
Not to far away from Brid myself, so will be more then will to pay the entrance fee to see the completed tank.
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
amazing.. :bow: :bow:
good luck with pipe work :D
:thumbsup:
That glass looks awful heavy Dean :D :D did you say you wanted a lift, i am up for giving you a lift what about a few of these reefers coming and giving us a hand to set it up. I think it would be a good idea to hold a raffle for all those that want to come and see the tank being built and the winners all get to give you a lift. :D :D Eric.
:D :D :D
oh yes plenty of help needed moving the glass!! :huh:
beasty1711
25-10-05, 11:59
i think u should rename the thread title on this to everyones dream setup... very very very nice keep it up
if only i lived closer, i'd have had that built by now, by the same token, i'd have been round chasing you up every day too so probably a good thing all this distance :D
:D :D :lol:
i have loooooads of jobs for you
your welcome any time !! :thumbsup:
This is the first time i've read this post and wow bloody weee That is just amazing :wub: :wub:
If only i won the lottery :whistling: :lol:
Ollie
any updates ?
how's it comeing along
update,
i am waiting for i freind of mine to weld a stainless steel frame together for me
so i am still messing with pipework,
pic 1 both skimmers are in and working
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/skim2.jpg
pic 2 GET OUT!!! :unsure:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/getout.jpg
PIC3 this is where an extra tank is going to house DSB
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/ref.jpg
JasandJules
19-11-05, 14:12
Are you quite sure you have enough pipework there? Think you have more than Anglian Water do.....
Keep the piccies coming please.
lovely updates itching to see this one wet.
jast incase you haven't spotted it (tho im sure you have) there seems to be a coupling missing from one of those 5000's
ahh very well spoted!!
not much gets buy you mate, have got it just lost it for a few days, :lol:
:bow: i came across this via the large leather for sale , what a bloody project this is , but surely would have been cheaper to just buy the sealife centre at blackpool !!! fantastic idea great planning , cant wait for the follow on :thumbsup: john
Few more bits added this week,
Aquamdic Plankton light reactor
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/piro.JPG
Calciumreactor is a Deltec PF 1000
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/react.JPG
any more pic's just cant get over the size of this project it's fantastic !! :D :D
Dean, After the LR thread ( which again is great thanks) Put me in mind to see how this baby is getting on. :D
Looks to me you have to start posting some more progress pics :D
And definately we want to see the 30 boxes of Live Rock going into that monster...
beasty1711
06-12-05, 13:21
have you sat down and figured out how much its cost soo far???
tank built yet? :D looking good
Originally posted by beasty1711@Dec 6 2005, 13:21
have you sat down and figured out how much its cost soo far???
you dont want to know!!!
believe me :o
Originally posted by Reef runt@Dec 7 2005, 15:02
tank built yet? :D looking good
Hi some more pics coming soon!
the tank has to be built in sections, you will see what i mean in the photos
next few days should have some progress
dean
beasty1711
07-12-05, 15:41
i'm guessing £15k-£20 k ish inc building work etc :D
Originally posted by beasty1711@Dec 7 2005, 15:41
i'm guessing £15k-£20 k ish inc building work etc :D
20K?
And the rest....................
JasandJules
07-12-05, 17:00
Originally posted by carco88+Dec 7 2005, 15:38--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (carco88 @ Dec 7 2005, 15:38)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-beasty1711@Dec 6 2005, 13:21
have you sat down and figured out how much its cost soo far???
you dont want to know!!!
believe me :o [/b][/quote]
No, YOU don't want to know.
When we set up the five foot reef two years ago, we stopped counting when it went over 4k. We then decided the Ostrich approach was best, and have kept it that way ever since, which could explain why we now have four tanks....
WOW...would be an understatement.....i suggested the idea to my wife....i think the word "divorce" <_< entered the conversation somewhere. Think i will just stick with my 4ft for now.
Congratulations for your hard work so far. Keep it up. :thumbsup:
Andy (Bernie) :wave:
I had i nice little job to do last week
drill the glass!!!! :blink:
i have been putting it of for a while now, but with my rock coming i must get
my finger out,
little tip as my piller drill does not have a big enough gape a had to do it free
hand gets worse dont it
however by dilling a piece of mdf the same size as my glass drill bit,
and covering the drill with masking tape[soaked in washing up ] for less
friction, and then finishing off free hand its made a very nice job of things,
92mm holes :dance:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/drill01.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/drill02.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/drill03.JPG
Hi Dean. Nice clean cut holes them m8 you will be perfect when youv'e finished this tank drilling. Hope things go well for you and hopefully i will have a ride over after xmas to see the beast. Regards Eric. :thumbsup:
Ohhhh
we are in top gear now chaps!
frame welded glass going in tonight,
more pics soon
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/weld1.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/weld2.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/weld3.JPG
dean
beasty1711
12-12-05, 15:49
i think the size of the stands says it all.. christ :D
Originally posted by beasty1711@Dec 12 2005, 15:49
i think the size of the stands says it all.. christ :D
errrm worryingly, i don't think that is the stand. :lol:
definately going to have to have a tank opening day, i wanna see this puppy in the flesh!!!!!
i think tht a brace for the tank :?
How right you are that is the frame for the glass, the stand is a solid concrete block 8ftx 4ft. Scoob i'm sure you will be welcome to come to see it in the flesh, as i suggested to Dean the other day about running trips to see it :lol: :lol: Its going to be one mother of a system when its up and running, i'm glad i live near enough to visit regulary. :D Eric :thumbsup:
salt by the pallet instead of bucket, cant wait to see this up an running :thumbsup:
sharemaster
13-12-05, 20:45
More pics!
Do you need a lift with that glass yet :D :D I'll bring my Ro unit and a y valve!!!
The deep will be worried it's Looking like a monster, you'll be swimming with the fishes in your dining room how cool is that!
Have to come and have a peek after the festivities! let me know if you need a lift ;)
Originally posted by sharemaster@Dec 13 2005, 20:45
More pics!
Do you need a lift with that glass yet :D :D I'll bring my Ro unit and a y valve!!!
The deep will be worried it's Looking like a monster, you'll be swimming with the fishes in your dining room how cool is that!
Have to come and have a peek after the festivities! let me know if you need a lift ;)
Hi :wave:
I sure will !
your welcome anytime :D
wo hoo :dance:
glass started to go in the ends first
heavy man!!!!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/tankpic001.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/tankpic002.JPG
awesome shots, looking great.
are they 2 overflows drilled in those shots in the bottom corner. are you building a weir up over them or are the returns? why did you go for there then?
I have never built a tank, but surely it makes sense to put the base in first and build the sides off of that?
Gonna be a stunning setup though :thumbsup:
Cheers
Paul
You got it scooby
there will be a weir going in that corner, 2 x exits from there :D
Originally posted by pavlo@Dec 14 2005, 17:01
I have never built a tank, but surely it makes sense to put the base in first and build the sides off of that?
Gonna be a stunning setup though :thumbsup:
Cheers
Paul
Surely it depends on how the tanks going to be built, side panels on top of base or surrounding the base. If you get me?
Thats right
although the normal way of building a tank is to put the base in first,
then place the glass on top of that, but you must remember there is nearly
one metric ton of glass here,
the way i am adding the glass is the german way of building tanks,
called a floating base, it puts less stress on the base, i got the idea of david saxby
his is built the same,
Looking GOOD
What a project !!!!
Unbelievable.
I was looking at your base in one of the first pics of this post, it looks to be about 2 brick courses thick and the tank alone weighs getting on for a tonne.
I was worried about the base on my new set-up being 8" thick and being half the weight of yours!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Matt
Hi Dean that looks good m8 cant wait to see it wet. Come on Scoob get your case packed your off to Bridlington for the week, i will have to get my self over but i dont think it will be before xmas. Keep up the good work m8 talk to you soon. Regards Eric :thumbsup:
Looks stunning. Are you not using any polystyrene under the tank?
Danny
Hi Danny
i will be putting polystyrene under the tank but it will only be 6mm thick,
to match up with the thickness of the frame <_<
i think it will be ok
dean
YorkshireMarine
15-12-05, 10:17
has the rock arrived today mate
Originally posted by blacksparkle@Dec 15 2005, 10:17
has the rock arrived today mate
Hi James
just got back about 40 minutes ago all rock is going out today
its going to be a long day :o
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/livingurock.jpg
manic_asif
15-12-05, 11:49
Hi Dean,
Thats alot of boxes - I hope you've got the couriers coming to you and not vice versa :lol:
:o thts alot of rock :blink:
YorkshireMarine
15-12-05, 16:03
get some pics up mate would love to see the rock going in
james
Yep come on Dean..... Updates pics :) :)
gonna be a stunning setup,this bit is just as much fun as the finished article,keep updating regular,gotta convince the wife we need one :blush: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling:
Absoolutely Stunning :thumbsup:
I cant wait to see more pics!!!
:bow:
Suffolk Reefer
30-12-05, 10:17
More piccies needed..................gonna follow this one carefully.
Regards
Paul
JasandJules
30-12-05, 10:20
Yeah, a piccy with all that rock in please.....
Originally posted by JasandJules+Dec 7 2005, 17:00--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (JasandJules @ Dec 7 2005, 17:00)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by carco88@Dec 7 2005, 15:38
<!--QuoteBegin-beasty1711@Dec 6 2005, 13:21
have you sat down and figured out how much its cost soo far???
you dont want to know!!!
believe me :o
No, YOU don't want to know.
When we set up the five foot reef two years ago, we stopped counting when it went over 4k. We then decided the Ostrich approach was best, and have kept it that way ever since, which could explain why we now have four tanks.... [/b][/quote]
his live rock alone came to over £3000 :blink:
Thats chicken feed to what he as spent on other things. I dont think he dare add up what he's spent good job he has an understanding wife. I cant wait for it to be finished and get over and have a swim in it, its big enough. Eric. :thumbsup:
cant wait to see it wi all the rock in it! :P
piccys plz :D
cheers sarah
Hi all still waiting for silicone to harden before rock goes in!
but i have a few pics of bits that are now finished,
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/pipe%20fin.JPG
Big pipes!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/big%20gits.JPG
Chiller is in place
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/chill.JPG
Three halides for frag tank
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/halides.JPG
Iks in and running
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/iks%20yes.JPG
Bit noisy but mixes salt very well
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/mixing.JPG
I tell you what these skimmers are incredible
this amount in 3 days skimming :o :o
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/muck.JPG
Looks a potentially fantastic setup.
Where's all your live-rock meanwhile?
John
Dean, Looking well mate...
In the first picture. Do you know what all those pipes actually do ? :)
Originally posted by fire999@Jan 2 2006, 12:25
Dean, Looking well mate...
In the first picture. Do you know what all those pipes actually do ? :)
Emm !!!!
No :lol: :lol:
Originally posted by zimreef@Jan 2 2006, 12:20
Looks a potentially fantastic setup.
Where's all your live-rock meanwhile?
John
Hi thanks for the comments
There is a lot of rock in the sump maturing the system, and the rest of it is in vats
in the garage, having trouble keeping the temp right though, rushing like mad to
get it in the tank!!!!!
later dean :thumbsup:
what wattage of mh's re u using?
Originally posted by Reef runt@Jan 2 2006, 13:53
what wattage of mh's re u using?
The halides for the fragging tank are 3 x 150 watt 14000 kelvin,
the main tank has 7 x 400watt halides 3 x 20,000k 3 x 10,000k and 1 x 14,000k
lamps, i carn`t wait to see that wheel in the electric meter whiz round :o :o
JasandJules
02-01-06, 15:39
I think you may want to find a nice cheap supplier of elec...
Failing that, get the kids on bikes and wire them to the mains......
Looking good so far.
Where did you get your pipes from?
Originally posted by slappy@Jan 2 2006, 21:55
Looking good so far.
Where did you get your pipes from?
All the pipework is Spears from usa, its used for smiming pools over there,
some new pics please. Thats one hell of a set-up!
hi new to the forum and this is one hell of a project.
only 16 and working on my 1st reef only 45 gallons makes mine silly in comparison. hopefully one day ill aspire to something as this.
have you been saving years for this or just verrrrrry rich, must cost loads in elec bills.
also what are you planning to keep in there. A great white mabye?
keep up the great work and keep the pics coming in.
Come on Dean...... U been sleeping ? or are you going to post 40 pics at once :)
PS.. Got a nice chap from Royal Mail calling with me soon, to inspect the dammaged live rock ( when they phone to arrange a visit, they gave me the impression i was taking the pi s s , saying that my LR was DEAD ) :) should be very interesting visit :)
finally, it's not just me chivvying you on dean, pull your soddin' finger out by order of the masses.
JasandJules
14-01-06, 09:52
Well, I want some pics too, but that is because I want to see more of this incredible tank..
me too always look forward to the next installment
:thumbsup:
I'll get the big stick out Scoob and others and go see what he's playing at, :lol: :lol: must be all of a week since he posted anything up. Eric :thumbsup:
Originally posted by carco88+Jan 2 2006, 14:55--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (carco88 @ Jan 2 2006, 14:55)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Reef runt@Jan 2 2006, 13:53
what wattage of mh's re u using?
The halides for the fragging tank are 3 x 150 watt 14000 kelvin,
the main tank has 7 x 400watt halides 3 x 20,000k 3 x 10,000k and 1 x 14,000k
lamps, i carn`t wait to see that wheel in the electric meter whiz round :o :o [/b][/quote]
why 14k for frags ? much better with 10k imo if not even 6.5k bulbs !! :thumbsup:
Whilst this is looking like being one of the best setups I've ever seen, and will only serve as inspiration for the rest of us. The one thing I always get at home is you can't do that, it will effect the price of the house if you build something that big. Now with this tank if you were to ever sell your house, I would bet it would have a queue of people from here trying to buy the house just to get the tank, but what do you think it would do the the price of your house, or would you have to dismantle it before trying to sell.
Originally posted by Hoffy@Jan 16 2006, 08:03
Whilst this is looking like being one of the best setups I've ever seen, and will only serve as inspiration for the rest of us. The one thing I always get at home is you can't do that, it will effect the price of the house if you build something that big. Now with this tank if you were to ever sell your house, I would bet it would have a queue of people from here trying to buy the house just to get the tank, but what do you think it would do the the price of your house, or would you have to dismantle it before trying to sell.
I'd have thought a fully functioning spa-bath with tanning lights would add at least 10K to the value of a house :lol: :lol:
bristlebasher
16-01-06, 11:03
Originally posted by Hoffy@Jan 16 2006, 08:03
Whilst this is looking like being one of the best setups I've ever seen, and will only serve as inspiration for the rest of us. The one thing I always get at home is you can't do that, it will effect the price of the house if you build something that big. Now with this tank if you were to ever sell your house, I would bet it would have a queue of people from here trying to buy the house just to get the tank, but what do you think it would do the the price of your house, or would you have to dismantle it before trying to sell.
I would like to know what peoples opinions are .
It is something that I have started thinking about also - whilst we are obviously hoping that a move or sell would not be needed , my inwall tank would probably go with and everything would have to be put back the way it was :blink: :(
Not an easy task - and im sure it would put a great many buyers off????
Is there anybody who has gone through this sort of thing???
That's a good point, I would have thought it would devalue the property. If the buyer isn't interested in fishkeeping then it's both an eyesore and wasted space that's going to cost to convert back.
Fantastic tank so far though! Looking forward to it taking shape
Originally posted by fras@Jan 16 2006, 11:22
That's a good point, I would have thought it would devalue the property. If the buyer isn't interested in fishkeeping then it's both an eyesore and wasted space that's going to cost to convert back.
Fantastic tank so far though! Looking forward to it taking shape
Blocking up a cavity wall isnt going to cost an arm and a leg.
An average hole in the wall tank probably fills a space occupying 12 square feet, thats going to take Joe Bloggs half an hour on each side to fill and then finish the job off the following day by dry lining it; 2 sheets of plasterboard.
JasandJules
16-01-06, 12:03
My only concern is how do I get the next house and make sure livestock will be ok.
Making good any stuff like that will be ok, you just tell the prospective purchasers that the whole in the wall will be made good.
Dean has not just got a hole in his wall he has built a fish room on the end of the house and knocked the hole into the room. But I think he will be there or a few years to come yet, plus it would make a great garden shed. Come on Dean we want more pics we are all gasping here, i think Scoob is about to pass out as well so hurry up.PLEASE. :lol: Eric :thumbsup:
Originally posted by bristlebasher@Jan 16 2006, 11:03
I would like to know what peoples opinions are .
It is something that I have started thinking about also - whilst we are obviously hoping that a move or sell would not be needed , my inwall tank would probably go with and everything would have to be put back the way it was :blink: :(
Not an easy task - and im sure it would put a great many buyers off????
Is there anybody who has gone through this sort of thing???
Of course it will put buyers off but that only has two likley results...either it takes longer to sell because you have to wait for someone thats not bothered about the work to put it right or...you sell for less.
Only choice is whether those results bother you enough. If the build is £20k and you loose another £5k to get a sale (5 years later) does it really matter?
Also depends on the house.....if its got 6 reception rooms and one has a tank its no big deal.....if its on an estate with 10 other 4 bed semis all up for sale at the same time its not exactly what the house doctor would order! :D
T
ps- looking great by the way!
Originally posted by isekiman@Jan 16 2006, 20:46
Dean has not just got a hole in his wall he has built a fish room on the end of the house and knocked the hole into the room.
Yea, me too ;) ;) ;)
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/machineee.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/planner22.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/forums/uploads/post-4-1136473121.jpg
:lol: :lol:
Matt
Guys, can we keep the threads on the subject their supposed to be on - I don't want to be have to be going around cleaning up threads, its a waste of server space and bandwidth.
Thanks.
Wow, this is going to be awesome!! I have not posted on here for ages but have popped in a few times to read a few threads - I had to post on this one!
Keep the piccies coming!!!
Mode
Sorry guys been busy biulding a tank !!
here are some updates,
pic1 got both skimmers now working
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/skim101.jpg
iks external display in place
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/iks101.jpg
and what a job took 6 blokes and 3 hours to get the glass in
a bit that way a bit this way bl@@dy thing but at least thats the worst part over with
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/tank101.jpg
a few more pics
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/glassinside.jpg
iks
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/iksin.jpg
first fish in system
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/fishinnow.jpg
sheila is there for scale and to pose a bit!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/she.jpg
Matthew5664
30-01-06, 14:44
I have to say carco88 your nuts!!!
Wicked job on the build and the pipe work OMG haven’t seen much like that sins I did a Laundry refit!!!
Good job!
I'm nearly the proud owner of a salty system but nothing on that scale; however I have something to aim for later in life.
Comming on well dean ... :thumbsup:
Have you worked out how long its going to take to fill with RO ? :D :D
Originally posted by fire999@Jan 30 2006, 16:00
Comming on well dean ... :thumbsup:
Have you worked out how long its going to take to fill with RO ? :D :D
4 Days,
thats with 2 units 50gpd full blast,
and i have a water meter bummer :angry:
:wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/tank101.jpg
What an inspiration, dedication, thought and planning.
Fair play to you, such an achievement. You are a perfectionist though, I hope you know that :lol: :lol: if you don't your bank manager certainly does.
Methinks we'll be getting some yankees come looking at this soon.
If theres a queue where do you get tickets from please?
Matt
looking good carco88 i love my apf600 and after looking at your skimmers :wacko: im upset :bow: :bow:
brill pics :thanx:
:o
you managed to get the glass in.....when i saw someone welding the frame with 90 angle bars i wondered how you would get glass in...considering the weight and size....then when i saw the sides going in i thought something was wrong.....but it seems that u pulled it off....must say it cant have been easy (with me being an engineer i put myself in positions like this many times).....but sometimes there isnt a right way but the only way....so well done anyway :thumbsup:
Looks like the worse is over.....mind.....how is all that that live rock doing ?
Cheers
Andy :evil:
craighuckins
31-01-06, 09:26
Sod the tank how's the lambo? :D
craighuckins
31-01-06, 09:29
Seriously mate it's a hell of an achievement! Still poo myself when I think about the electric bills though! How much live rock in all is there going in?
Originally posted by xxmattyxx@Jan 30 2006, 21:22
:wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploads/tank101.jpg
What an inspiration, dedication, thought and planning.
Fair play to you, such an achievement. You are a perfectionist though, I hope you know that :lol: :lol: if you don't your bank manager certainly does.
Methinks we'll be getting some yankees come looking at this soon.
If theres a queue where do you get tickets from please?
Matt
Thanks Matty
you and any one on u/r dont need tickets you are more than welcome to come and see my tank and work upto press, when ever you want,
it always helps getting different opinions and criticism.
dean :wave: :wave:
THAT'S WHAT WE LIKE TO SEE!!!!!!!
WoW!! this is turning out awesome :bow: :bow:
I am definately going to be coming up for a look at this one in the flesh when it's done. you gonna have a tank opening ceremony???? I've got 3 spaces in my car for those interested.
how much salt have you got ready to add to it???
nice work dean! :bow:
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