New OCEANIC 50

Lmecher · 02/08/2009, 11:10 PM

Today was the day. Tore down my 37 and replaced it with a 50. This is going to house primarily bta's and a pair of breeding ocellaris. Thought I'd share so here it is.

It will sit on an anitque ice box in my kitchen.

Added live sand, yikes, reflecting a mess!

The hardest part, aquascaping, not sure if we got it perfect, some tweeking needed.

And we have water.

Lights, the nylon stocking is filled with live rock from old tank to be removed later. And there you have it.

Temporary home to fish and anemones. The new spllit is towards the bottom.

fun day, I am very tired but satisfied.

dball711 · 02/08/2009, 11:30 PM

Now that's a nice looking tank.

Lmecher · 02/08/2009, 11:50 PM

And you should know, I am very appreciative for all the help. I didn't post the one with your face, so no one will know it's you.
Clearing up nicely, by tomorrow should be crystal.
Sam's right you are the bomb!

Brandon's Reef · 02/09/2009, 12:49 AM

im digging it

dball711 · 02/09/2009, 08:58 AM

KABOOM!!!!!!!!

Lmecher · 02/09/2009, 09:25 AM

This morning

Jadams · 02/09/2009, 09:42 AM

nice size tank! What are the dimensions?

Lmecher · 02/09/2009, 09:54 AM

L-30.5"
W-18.5"
H-21"
It's very similar to the tank I replaced, 6" wider and I have to say I"m really loving it!

JeffReef · 02/09/2009, 10:11 AM

Nice tank. I bet that's just perfect for a single 250w sunpod.

What skimmer is that?

Hanson77 · 02/09/2009, 10:13 AM

I LOVE THAT SIZE. I too have a 37 that already seems too cramped. If I wouldn't have just purchased a TEK T5 fixture for it I would seriously consider the upgrade. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Jadams · 02/09/2009, 10:16 AM

Awesome dimensions on that tank!! I want to upgrade to a bigger new tank so bad it's making me crazy

Lmecher · 02/09/2009, 10:27 AM

It's a Tunze nano skimmer. I have had skimmer issues in the past. So far so good, from what I hear is a pretty good skimmer. (got it form Mr. Kaboom) I really like the small size and the fact that it is in my back chamber, can barley see it.

Lmecher · 02/09/2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jadams
Awesome dimensions on that tank!! I want to upgrade to a bigger new tank so bad it's making me crazy

I loved my 37, what prompted the upgrade was a scratch issue. I have literally hundreds of tiny scratches on the inside. I must have gotten sand on my magnafloat. It's wierd this has not been a problem in any of my other tanks. The lighting has made a big difference too, from 150 viper to a 250 sunpod. The extra room will be much appreciated by my ever expanding colony of bta's which is 10 at last count all but 1 are clones of an origonal. I am anxious to get them in, thinking it's going to be while.

madimod · 02/11/2009, 01:56 AM

back chamber ? did you build it that way?

VOD · 02/11/2009, 02:04 AM

Very nice looking tank.....

geo · 02/11/2009, 06:47 AM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

Lmecher · 02/11/2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by madimod
back chamber ? did you build it that way?

My brother (pictured) built the back chambers. Here is a photo of the back of the tank. Center chamber will be my fuge, will add cheto and light soon.

And from above

Lmecher · 02/11/2009, 09:22 AM

Dave,

E.intheC · 02/11/2009, 06:45 PM

looks good! I have same skimmer! Tunzes are awesome

PogoMonogo · 02/11/2009, 06:55 PM

great choice on tank, one of the best.

02/08/2009, 11:10 PM	#1
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	New OCEANIC 50 Today was the day. Tore down my 37 and replaced it with a 50. This is going to house primarily bta's and a pair of breeding ocellaris. Thought I'd share so here it is. It will sit on an anitque ice box in my kitchen. Added live sand, yikes, reflecting a mess! The hardest part, aquascaping, not sure if we got it perfect, some tweeking needed. And we have water. Lights, the nylon stocking is filled with live rock from old tank to be removed later. And there you have it. Temporary home to fish and anemones. The new spllit is towards the bottom. fun day, I am very tired but satisfied.

02/08/2009, 11:50 PM	#3
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	And you should know, I am very appreciative for all the help. I didn't post the one with your face, so no one will know it's you. Clearing up nicely, by tomorrow should be crystal. Sam's right you are the bomb! __________________ just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming ,swimming, swimming Current Tank Info: 120,50, 14 biocube, and 5 hospital tank

02/09/2009, 12:49 AM	#4
Brandon's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 766	im digging it __________________ Brandon Fields, PROUD HURRICANE SURVIVOR Current Tank Info: 24gallon Aquapod 65 coralife super skimmer 1x150w 14k metal halide on 30g oceanic stand 54gallon corner bowfront RR, Current Outer Orbit 1x150 HQI PC supplemented, ATO, Deltec AP600 skimmer,100 pounds of Marshal Island Live Rock, SPS domintated

02/09/2009, 09:25 AM	#6
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	This morning __________________ just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming ,swimming, swimming Current Tank Info: 120,50, 14 biocube, and 5 hospital tank

02/09/2009, 09:42 AM	#7
Jadams Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,475	nice size tank! What are the dimensions? __________________ Jeremy

02/08/2009, 11:30 PM	#2
dball711 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 381	Now that's a nice looking tank.

02/09/2009, 08:58 AM	#5
dball711 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 381	KABOOM!!!!!!!!

02/09/2009, 09:54 AM	#8
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	L-30.5" W-18.5" H-21" It's very similar to the tank I replaced, 6" wider and I have to say I"m really loving it! __________________ just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming ,swimming, swimming Current Tank Info: 120,50, 14 biocube, and 5 hospital tank

02/09/2009, 10:11 AM	#9
JeffReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Natomas Park Sacramento, CA Posts: 850	Nice tank. I bet that's just perfect for a single 250w sunpod. What skimmer is that?

02/09/2009, 10:13 AM	#10
Hanson77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: League City, TX Posts: 1	I LOVE THAT SIZE. I too have a 37 that already seems too cramped. If I wouldn't have just purchased a TEK T5 fixture for it I would seriously consider the upgrade. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

02/09/2009, 10:16 AM	#11
Jadams Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,475	Awesome dimensions on that tank!! I want to upgrade to a bigger new tank so bad it's making me crazy __________________ Jeremy

02/09/2009, 10:27 AM	#12
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	It's a Tunze nano skimmer. I have had skimmer issues in the past. So far so good, from what I hear is a pretty good skimmer. (got it form Mr. Kaboom) I really like the small size and the fact that it is in my back chamber, can barley see it. __________________ just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming ,swimming, swimming Current Tank Info: 120,50, 14 biocube, and 5 hospital tank

02/11/2009, 01:56 AM	#14
madimod Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newark,CA Posts: 273	back chamber ? did you build it that way?

02/11/2009, 02:04 AM	#15
VOD Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Mateo,CA Posts: 160	Very nice looking tank..... __________________ Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. Current Tank Info: RED SEA MAX 34G

02/11/2009, 06:47 AM	#16
geo RC Mod Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. George Island, FL Posts: 19,512	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ I'm sorry I had a fight in the middle of your Black Panther party.

02/11/2009, 09:22 AM	#18
Lmecher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,337	Dave,

02/11/2009, 06:45 PM	#19
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	looks good! I have same skimmer! Tunzes are awesome __________________ -Eric

02/11/2009, 06:55 PM	#20
PogoMonogo Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 582	great choice on tank, one of the best.