My New Tank

[darrenc]

Hi all

I've finally got my new tank.

It's a 5x2x2.5 and a 3.5x18x18 sump.

It's not seen any water yet, maybe next week once i've finished my plumbing.

Heres a few pics for you...

[darrenc]

another pic

[Darryl]

Looking good, who made the tank and stand ? Will pop round to see you when it's set up. :thumbsup:

[darrenc]

Cheers!

Keith From Windsor Aquatics made the tank and sump. and me and my dad made the stand. I've got doors to put on (in white). They will simply clip on with magnets. (In theory).

[jacksok]

Originally posted by darrenc@Oct 17 2004, 10:10
I've got doors to put on (in white). They will simply clip on with magnets. (In theory).
Neat idea :thumbsup:

Good luck with your setup.

Keith

[Darryl]

Magnet door theory works, just make sure the wood you use is well sealed or it may warp a little, in which case the magnet door theory doesn't work :) What return pump are you going to use ? I think I can see an Ocean runner in the sump ! Did you decide on which colour you are going to paint the back ?

[darrenc]

Darryl - I'm using an OR6500 for the return. and I used B&Q's Pool Blue Gloss for the back.

I have bought some Kitchen Cabinet doors from IKEA, the high gloss finish ones in white. They should look good.

[Darryl]

Originally posted by darrenc@Oct 17 2004, 11:02
Darryl - I'm using an OR6500 for the return. and I used B&Q's Pool Blue Gloss for the back.

I have bought some Kitchen Cabinet doors from IKEA, the high gloss finish ones in white. They should look good.
What did the paint apply like ? I am going to paint mine next week.

[darrenc]

OK, I put 4 coats on in total, I could have got away with three though.

What colour are you painting yours?

[Darryl]

I kinda like the look of B+Q pool blue :rolleyes:

[fishman]

which one you painting now darryl?..pool blue is nice 2-3 coats and done..FISH. :rolleyes:

[darrenc]

Another Pic showing the Doors.

[ragboy]

looks lovely, good luck

steve

[reddood]

very nice, errm looking at the rest of the house i take it you dont have any kid's!!

Danny

[Richard D]

Very classy indeed :)

[darrenc]

Danny

Correct! No Kids, but i do have 2 very inquisitive kittens. I don't know what they are going to be like. Our other cat just sat and watched (for hours sometimes).

Darren

[wayne g]

Originally posted by darrenc@Oct 18 2004, 06:48
Danny

Correct! No Kids, but i do have 2 very inquisitive kittens. I don't know what they are going to be like. Our other cat just sat and watched (for hours sometimes).

Darren
just make sure the halides support brackets/mounting bolts are strong enough if any of the kittens leap from the sofa to try 'halide surfing'!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

plink plink fizz!!!
:evil: :evil: :evil:

love the cabinet though!!
:wub:

[darrenc]

I've filled up my tank today with test water, just to make sure it doesn't leak and my plumbing works ok.

Heres another picture.

[spawns]

Hi derrenc, any plans for it?Going for 99% sps? :lol: What lights setup will you use?

[darrenc]

Hi Spawns

I've got 2x 400w lowbays with 20000k bulbs up to yet, I'm not sure wether to use actinic. These bulbs are very blue anyway. I normally buy 10000k but i thought id have a change, i'm not quite sure wether i like them???

Other plans... Yes, hopefully as much sps and lps as possible. Maybe the odd softie to get started.

Darren

[carco88]

i must say all white looks very nice well done mate? :wub: :wub:
regaurds dean

[wayne g]

i love this tank already!
:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:
cant wait to see it with stock in a few months time.
:dance:

[wayne g]

any more progress pics?
:rolleyes:

[jamie reefer]

Hi Darren

That s 1 smart set up youve got there m8,pool blue thats what colour I done my background with,when you going to add your rock,once again very very nice keep the pictures coming in mate and keep up the hard work

cheers Jamie

[fishman]

the 20k 400s are very nice i supplement mine with t5 6k white to take the edge off the blue , works well imo..FISHMAN...

[nibbles]

:bow:

Love the style...this is what i'm trying to aim for (but im pants at diy) so complete custom may be my route...how are you going to handle the lights, are they going to be hidden?

[mantis]

hi Darren,

any more upto date pics at all?

spoke to Keith today and will be shortly putting in an order for 5x2x2 with 3 panels in starphire. what made you go for a centre weir instead of a corner one and are you using a durso? havent made my mind up where i want the weir yet.

cheers

craig

[fire999]

Lovely cabinet mate :thumbsup:

[pomme]

darrenc, lovely cabinet, can you explain more the way you attached the doors to the stand?

andrew

[gheluvelt]

Originally posted by darrenc@Oct 17 2004, 10:05
Darryl - I'm using an OR6500 for the return. and I used B&Q's Pool Blue Gloss for the back.

I have bought some Kitchen Cabinet doors from IKEA, the high gloss finish ones in white. They should look good.
Nice tank and stand
[QUOTE]Darryl - I'm using an OR6500 for the return.
I would be interested in howthis works for you.I couldnt seem to get the water out quick enough thro 2*32 overflows,but mine are at the top of the tank.You might stand more chance being as yours is at the bottom.

[AndrewB]

Darren

Great setup looking very smart. How will you cope with the heat issue when summer comes as you probably know conservatories can get very warm ?

I see you have a TF 5000 Shorty will you be feeding it from the overflow or via a separate pump.

Good luck

Andrew :)