View Full Version : georges 7 x2 x2 1 year on
i thought i would just put a couple of pics up of my system, its a 7x2x2, and its been running for 13 months, this is just the main tank, it also has 2, 2 x 2 x 2 cubes plumbed in on either end, i just wanted to get a bit of feedback, and then ill put a load of pics of the rest of the system and equipment a bit later on , 90% sps and lps, with the odd softie and zoos etc.
the delivery october 05, good old heritage aquatics
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/delivery.JPG
various stages of plumbing
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/plumb.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/plumb1.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/plumb 2.JPG
watching paint dry
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/paint.JPG
fitting her in
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/in place.JPG
seeing what she will look like
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/going together.JPG
rupert building the system, lots of tea breaks required
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/big roops.JPG
dave the pirate doing his bit, fitting all the bulkheads, soon there was water!!!!!
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/rupert and dave.JPG
the pictures below are how she looks today.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/George Fish 3236 Tweak Sharpen.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/George Fish 3239 Tweak HightPass.jpg
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/g1.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/g2.JPG
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/g3.JPG
all feedback welcome, good or bad
regards
george
I can only assume that the feedback you get will be positive! It certainly looks pretty special too me. The colours and the variety of species is beautiful! What is in the cubes??
nope you missed a bit still see the blue background lol
no a super looking tank ,very nice indeed
cheers guys,
ill post some pics of the gear in a moment
george
13 Months :eek: WOW that is absolutely stunning, It looks like its been going years.
Looks amazing! Truly a 'fish house' from looking at all those tanks and kit :D
hi rocky can only really think of one word "" STUNNING"" keep it up mate carl
Very impressive, it looks very well thought out too
jeez, George, you have got it bad!!! Love the cubes!! Were they added on post set up of large tank??
wow,
so you have three plus a frag tank ?
hows the cube connected up george ?
the frag tank is a seperate entity, basically, its my old reef tank and the cubes run integrally with the main system, all sharing the same sump
which is bieng upgraded in spring to accomadate 600litres of refugium, out through the wall and into my greenhouse.
its growing arms and legs
help
worth it though
regards
gearge
Hi,
What a wonderful tank, very nice indeed. :) :)
ATB
Stunning, truelly stunning. :cool:
Certainly shows your skills, well done.
Dave
Well done George Stunning M8 a real inspiration to all:)
All I can add is get you camera out M8 there are alot of hungry photo monsters on here includes myself :D
Once again well done M8
Baden
george,
good to see that you got the photos on, takes me back, good fun though and it worked
:rolleyes:
could be one for a future tank of the month!!!!!
regards
rupert
I agree defo TOTM material great job :)
Holy Facatchia :eek: :eek: :D
T'sOTM for sure got my vote
regards
Ian
so what made you og for 2x2 on each side ??
i went for x 1 low down cabinet at first, just as a bit of extra storage, then looking at it, i thought, that would look good with a cube on it, so i got one for each end, a bit like a winners podium.
and it allowed me to fill up the total length of the wall, which looks better, and it took some plumbing to get it all to work together through the main sump and system.
regards george
george,
i can vouch for that, about 1 week solid to plumb and fresh water test, no leaks either.
rupert
Looks superb George, love the cubes on the end.
Stunning.
very nice and thought of indeed,i think this cube's as extensions will catch on.
thanks guys for all your good comments
a special thanks to rupert for his help right from the start
also cam his knowledge has been invaluable
george
tank looks great george.
looks like your running out of room to put pieces.
Looks absolutely stunning,hope mine looks like this in 20yrs:D :p
WOW...amazing ToTM definately.........more photos please george.
Echo positive comments - amazing for a yearling, very well done to you ;)
Yeah, So it is posible to have a fab tank in a year, You give all newbies hope George. Thanks!
Halfsleeve
12-02-07, 20:07
Wow great tank and a stunning setup, more photo's please.
some really nice sps corals.
I must say, amongst all the drooling and dazzling of a superb tank, no one has mentioned the need to replace the sofa!
Must be a good one when eyes dont wander from the hardware ;)
Very nice :)
Amazing maturity considering the time it's been running, well done.
More info please! What equipment and routines? Or maybe save that for TOTM ;)
Rgds
Jon
george,
just goes to show that its paid off, worth all the effort and you should be proud to own a successfull system like that, its better when several minds get together and pool their knowledge,
cam, george, rupert,pete, johnathon and richard,
it always turns out better this way and very rewarding.
well done
regards
rupert.
i wish i could think of a word or line to say anything better then wow, stunning.:)
I have to say the tank is stunning, I have seen it in the flesh with a group of other guys, and we were all glued to it for hours. Also as in a lot of photos, the pics dont do it justice, its even better in the flesh.
Keep up the good work George and glad your a member of southern marine club.
Bry
bry
i concure, hows your new system coming on, have you put any pics up anywhere yet ?
regards
rupert.
Looks superb - more details please!!
John
Hi George,
Enjoyed my visit with Rupert to see your tank up close.
Great set-up.
Corals are stunning.
Well done,
Iggy
bry
hows your new system coming on, have you put any pics up anywhere yet ?
regards
rupert.
Hi Mate, yeah coming along, had its ups and downs, pics so far on ********.
Cheers,
Bry
Looks stunning, dont know what else to say lost for words
Great set-up(s)!!! Someone has got the BUG BADLY!! ;)
You must have been VERY confident with the pipework on the wall to set-it up like that, never seen it done like that before. Excellent work, keep the pics coming.
Out of interest, what made you have the two smaller tanks on either side? Are they species specific etc?
one of my all time fave tanks
just having another browse through
R:thumbsup:
Any updated pics Rupert???????
Does it still look as good today?
dxmarinefish
11-01-08, 19:01
Brilliant Tank. Must be close to becoming TOTM sooner than later. Any Vids???
speaking on behalf of george
no updates guys, but no change either, hes currently establishing his amano style freshwater tanks at the moment
R
Pomacanthus
11-01-08, 20:47
Bloody Brilliant :thumbsup:
I have to say the tank is stunning, I have seen it in the flesh with a group of other guys, and we were all glued to it for hours. Also as in a lot of photos, the pics dont do it justice, its even better in the flesh.
Keep up the good work George and glad your a member of southern marine club.
Bry
i saw this with bry, its an amazing credit to himself, great husbandry
awesome tanks, and the pics dont show em all!
id love to go and have another look as that really looks somehow even better than before
great tank but as per bry, it looks soooooooooooooooo much better when you are there!
Magic Beans
11-01-08, 23:16
I can only say WOW! Looks fantastic for 13 months growth.
id love to go and have another look as that really looks somehow even better than before
Yeah definitely up for another look if it can be arranged. Stunning tank.
atb,
Bryan
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