The Tank Building Begins!!!!

puffin04 · 02/21/2011, 10:49 PM

Well the glass cages glass is in and so the 100 gallon wide built begins! Here is a few pics from tonight and i will continue updating as the build does on. If you have any questions please ask away. Thanks

Steffen Sparks

Just like painting prepping is key.

Everything is cleaned in acetone for best bond possible.

Silicone is applied.

Will let this sit over night tell i do the other side.

Tape will be removed before it is allowed to cure.

pnavarro170 · 02/21/2011, 11:38 PM

awe sweetness, didnt know u just ordered glass. what was the advantage of that if it had to be shipped. or are u just showing off the mad skillzs?? haha

deehz · 02/22/2011, 12:51 AM

Pedro--When you have the glass just shipped, it is FAR less expensive then if you have them build it. You can save about 1/2 to 2/3rds the cost if you build it yourself. Plus the other advantage is you control the quality.

mistaflicksta · 02/22/2011, 07:59 AM

does this mean that the frag tank is also in?

jtinoco · 02/22/2011, 09:32 AM

Looking really good!!! Boy got some skill!

psuedopimp · 02/22/2011, 10:11 AM

dude stop buying your squares from harbor freight.....that one isn't even close!!!

puffin04 · 02/22/2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psuedopimp

dude stop buying your squares from harbor freight.....that one isn't even close!!!

Hahaha. Only you would know that Justin! To tell you the truth i have not even used them on the build. I have been using the cornering clamps which have been working out quite well and they are from lowes! lol

Steffen Sparks

puffin04 · 02/22/2011, 10:39 AM

Put the other side on about 3 in the morning!

puffin04 · 02/22/2011, 10:40 AM

puffin04 · 02/22/2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistaflicksta

does this mean that the frag tank is also in?

Yes Erik it is in!!! Need to work on drilling it this week.

Steffen Sparks

mistaflicksta · 02/22/2011, 10:53 AM

dude you are not messing around

jmait769 · 02/22/2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffin04

Put the other side on about 3 in the morning!

Steffen Sparks

You are excited!! Great job Steffen!

give us more detail on stand, overflow, etc.

Jay

deehz · 02/22/2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psuedopimp

dude stop buying your squares from harbor freight.....that one isn't even close!!!

Justin, you are one hilarious white boy!!! I thought those "squares" looked kinda funny when I saw them in person. Leave it to Harbor Freight to ship in "squares" from Russia/China. Steff, spend the extra $1-2 to get real squares at Lowes or HD.

psuedopimp · 02/22/2011, 12:32 PM

i have a set of 4 of corning clamps my MIL was going to sell in a garage sell... best thing ever if you want something to be square

puffin04 · 02/23/2011, 11:12 AM

Just to let you guys know the cornering squares are not from harbor freight. It has actually been awhile since i have been there. lol But a million zip ties or a pallet of electrical tape of a buck is hard to beat.

Steffen Sparks
Justin i might be interested in your squares. Your orange didgs is starting to color up just a little bit.

puffin04 · 02/23/2011, 11:17 AM

Installed the other panel yesterday around noon.

No bubbles!!!!!

puffin04 · 02/23/2011, 11:25 AM

Here are the tanks side by side as you can see mine is just a hair taller since all the sides are sitting on the bottom piece oppose to glass cages where they are connect on the side.

I contact Glass Cages since they did not send me the bottom Euro Brace!!! It will probably be safe enough to use it as is but not going to risk it. I hope they ship out the glass soon because glass companies here want an arm and leg for glass and look shocked when you ask about 3/8 or 1/2 inch glass. lol

Steffen Sparks

puffin04 · 02/23/2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmait769

You are excited!! Great job Steffen!

give us more detail on stand, overflow, etc.

Jay

Thank you Jay! Well my plan is to have it center in the room and use the Aquactinic's Constellation fixture for it. The overflow and return will be drilled in the middle so it will have a 360 view all the way around it. The stand will be a simple skeleton with 1in Styrofoam underneath it. I will probably be using the 75 gallon refuge with the octopus extreme. I might rework the refuge to accept as much rock as i can put down there. I am also thinking MP40 and RK elite as well.

There is also be a strict protocol on what goes into the frag tank as well. Everything will be dipped and Quarantine with the exception of ORA.

The tank will consist of SPS, LPS, and Zoa. I will probably build a separate system for Nems and Leathers on down the road.

If you have anymore question please post them up. I will probably be posting about the mistakes that i made or stuff i would have done a little different. Thanks

Steffen Sparks

chuy marquez · 02/23/2011, 08:24 PM

What is the price difference between the two tanks not including your labor?

pnavarro170 · 02/23/2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuy marquez

What is the price difference between the two tanks not including your labor?

i 2nd that question, and other question is how much is it if we order to steffens house and he builds it ??? (thats labor included) ??? haha

ahlebik · 02/23/2011, 10:25 PM

built and shipped was alittle over five hundred.

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deehz · 02/23/2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuy marquez

What is the price difference between the two tanks not including your labor?

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnavarro170

i 2nd that question, and other question is how much is it if we order to steffens house and he builds it ??? (thats labor included) ??? haha

Chuy, Pedro--Stay tuned. I am going to call GlassCages tomorrow and see if i can get a better price on glass for a group buy. I wasn't going to setup a tank till I got to Phx but as I called all the glass suppliers in EP, LC and Phx, they were expensive (believe me, I called a sh!t load of them). So with that in mind, i couldn't pass up the price they quoted me (glass prices fluctuate daily on the market). They will be in this neck of the woods around late March, early April. So I am ordering my glass around mid March.

To get the one built by GC (my dimensions 48 x 30 x 18 w/3/8" thick glass) to give you an idea, rimless would be around $600, regular tank (w/support brace at top and bottom) is $675 (closest dimensions i could find). You can save 1/2 to 2/3rds the cost if you purchase the glass only depending on thickness of glass and length. If you don't mind a little elbow grease and some DIY, this is the way to go.

puffin04 · 02/24/2011, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuy marquez

What is the price difference between the two tanks not including your labor?

My cost was 254 plus 60 in shipping. I will also be ordering the Euro Brace since they forgot or just did not want to include it on the order. You will spend well over 150 in supplies and tooling but i had most of it since i build stands and canopies. Not going to lie they are hard to deal with but i usually like calling and killing with kindness!

Andy's tank was 442 plus 120 in shipping.

Also the tanks will need to be drilled and also have the overflows installed. Thanks

Steffen Sparks

puffin04 · 02/24/2011, 01:35 AM

I usually charge an arm, a leg, and of course a first born!

Steffen Sparks

ahlebik · 02/24/2011, 02:24 AM

unless your in our love triangle... then he works for free.... naked... ha!

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02/21/2011, 10:49 PM	#1
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	The Tank Building Begins!!!! Well the glass cages glass is in and so the 100 gallon wide built begins! Here is a few pics from tonight and i will continue updating as the build does on. If you have any questions please ask away. Thanks Steffen Sparks Just like painting prepping is key. Everything is cleaned in acetone for best bond possible. Silicone is applied. Will let this sit over night tell i do the other side. Tape will be removed before it is allowed to cure.

02/21/2011, 11:38 PM	#2
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,963	awe sweetness, didnt know u just ordered glass. what was the advantage of that if it had to be shipped. or are u just showing off the mad skillzs?? haha __________________ 150G

02/22/2011, 12:51 AM	#3
deehz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 858	Pedro--When you have the glass just shipped, it is FAR less expensive then if you have them build it. You can save about 1/2 to 2/3rds the cost if you build it yourself. Plus the other advantage is you control the quality. __________________ Hans Zamora There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi

02/22/2011, 07:59 AM	#4
mistaflicksta Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	does this mean that the frag tank is also in? __________________ Erik G. Current Tank Info: 150H(48LX24WX30H), 302 Aquatics sump w/ATS, NWB 200 reef octopus skimmer w/DC pump, 2× MP40W, Varios 6 return pump, RKE, Avast Marine Kalk reactor, Kessil AP700

02/22/2011, 10:11 AM	#6
psuedopimp Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 908	dude stop buying your squares from harbor freight.....that one isn't even close!!! __________________ Any one can hold the helm when the sea is calm. Publilius Syrus

02/22/2011, 09:32 AM	#5
jtinoco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 682	Looking really good!!! Boy got some skill!

02/22/2011, 10:39 AM	#8
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Put the other side on about 3 in the morning!

02/22/2011, 10:40 AM	#9
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398

02/22/2011, 10:53 AM	#11
mistaflicksta Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	dude you are not messing around __________________ Erik G. Current Tank Info: 150H(48LX24WX30H), 302 Aquatics sump w/ATS, NWB 200 reef octopus skimmer w/DC pump, 2× MP40W, Varios 6 return pump, RKE, Avast Marine Kalk reactor, Kessil AP700

02/22/2011, 12:32 PM	#14
psuedopimp Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 908	i have a set of 4 of corning clamps my MIL was going to sell in a garage sell... best thing ever if you want something to be square __________________ Any one can hold the helm when the sea is calm. Publilius Syrus

02/23/2011, 11:12 AM	#15
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Just to let you guys know the cornering squares are not from harbor freight. It has actually been awhile since i have been there. lol But a million zip ties or a pallet of electrical tape of a buck is hard to beat. Steffen Sparks Justin i might be interested in your squares. Your orange didgs is starting to color up just a little bit.

02/23/2011, 11:17 AM	#16
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Installed the other panel yesterday around noon. No bubbles!!!!!

02/23/2011, 11:25 AM	#17
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	Here are the tanks side by side as you can see mine is just a hair taller since all the sides are sitting on the bottom piece oppose to glass cages where they are connect on the side. I contact Glass Cages since they did not send me the bottom Euro Brace!!! It will probably be safe enough to use it as is but not going to risk it. I hope they ship out the glass soon because glass companies here want an arm and leg for glass and look shocked when you ask about 3/8 or 1/2 inch glass. lol Steffen Sparks

02/23/2011, 08:24 PM	#19
chuy marquez Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Santa Teresa Posts: 300	What is the price difference between the two tanks not including your labor? __________________ hooked

02/23/2011, 10:25 PM	#21
ahlebik Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Cruces Posts: 321	built and shipped was alittle over five hundred. Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

02/24/2011, 01:35 AM	#24
puffin04 S.T.A.R.S VICE P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,398	I usually charge an arm, a leg, and of course a first born! Steffen Sparks

02/24/2011, 02:24 AM	#25
ahlebik Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Cruces Posts: 321	unless your in our love triangle... then he works for free.... naked... ha! Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

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