my 70 tall? build.

[woods4542000]

70 tall I got last week with stand and canopy

[woods4542000]

70 tall I got last week with stand and canopy
Can't figure out how to upload photos from phone? Can I , or do I have to do this on computer?

[hardcz]

depends on what kind of phone... you'll probably have to upload them to photobucket from your phone then link.... can be done and such...but a lot easier from your pc.

[woods4542000]

depends on what kind of phone... you'll probably have to upload them to photobucket from your phone then link.... can be done and such...but a lot easier from your pc.
Thanks hardcz. I uploaded to my profile from DROID bionic before just isn't doing n e thing when I click on upload now.

[Badfish]

70 Tall? Cool, what are the dimension?

[woods4542000]

70 Tall? Cool, what are the dimension?
Badfish the Dimensions are 36x18x25. This was dirtier than any tank i have ever seen. I have cleaned it , and sanded the stand and canopy . Now to get some stain!

[woods4542000]

sanding process

[woods4542000]

The question mark in 70 tall is because Im not sure I want to use this tank upon cleaning found bunch of scratches front and center.

[hardcz]

looking good so far

[woods4542000]

looking good so far
Thanks trying to take this one slow and do it right. It is also my first build thread. I still need to get a sump ,and return pump. it has vho s in the canopy , plan to also add metal halide, or LED if im good for christmas lol.

[larryandlaura]

Where did you get the tank?

[woods4542000]

Where did you get the tank?
Cousin gave it too me. Recently downsized from a 70 to 29 biocube already running out of room lol.

[Badfish]

Thanks trying to take this one slow and do it right. It is also my first build thread. I still need to get a sump ,and return pump. it has vho s in the canopy , plan to also add metal halide, or LED if im good for christmas lol.

Sounds fun, I'll be following for sure! I just finished my first build a little while ago myself and I loved it. You got the right idea too, take you and do it slow. I would go LEDs if I was you they may cost more at first but they pay off in the end, I love my AI Sol.

[woods4542000]

Sounds fun, I'll be following for sure! I just finished my first build a little while ago myself and I loved it. You got the right idea too, take you and do it slow. I would go LEDs if I was you they may cost more at first but they pay off in the end, I love my AI Sol.
Would love led how expensive are the ai sol?

[Badfish]

I know they lowered the price by $100 about 1 month after I bought it... so i think a module is around $400. On your tank you would need 2 though, you can find package deals with the controller and mounts. Not cheap but compared to MH's you don't have replacement bulb costs, you won't need to buy a chiller, and you would probably have a lower electric bill. I'm happy with my Sol, but there are many brands of LEDs as well.

[woods4542000]

I know they lowered the price by $100 about 1 month after I bought it... so i think a module is around $400. On your tank you would need 2 though, you can find package deals with the controller and mounts. Not cheap but compared to MH's you don't have replacement bulb costs, you won't need to buy a chiller, and you would probably have a lower electric bill. I'm happy with my Sol, but there are many brands of LEDs as well.
I looked into diy for led, might do that.

[woods4542000]

pre stain.

[woods4542000]

After a coat of dark walnut!

[dlhirst]

pre stain.
I hope you don't have friends like mine - who like to drink beer... and suck at darts...

[woods4542000]

I hope you don't have friends like mine - who like to drink beer... and suck at darts...
Yeah I do lol, a couple aren't too bad at darts tho.

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I hope you don't have friends like mine - who like to drink beer... and suck at darts...
Yeah I do lol, a couple aren't too bad at darts tho.

[Sir Patrick]

Looks like you are off to a good start! My tank has the same dimensions.

What are your livestock plans for this tank?

[woods4542000]

Looks like you are off to a good start! My tank has the same dimensions.

What are your livestock plans for this tank?

I really haven't thought about livestock, I currently have a naked clown and b&w clown in my 29bc . What kind of lighting do you have on yours? Thinking about going led, not sure on how many I will need over this tho? Any suggestions ?

[woods4542000]

Trickle filter I plan on modifying a bit !

[woods4542000]

Liverock curing.

[dlhirst]

It's always exciting when it starts to get wet!

[larryandlaura]

Looking like a great setup so far!

[woods4542000]

Ordered evolution 150 watt dimmable leds! Put in another 11 pd liverock, need to get an updated pic up.

[Badfish]

It's always exciting when it starts to get wet!
That what she said.





Ordered evolution 150 watt dimmable leds! Put in another 11 pd liverock, need to get an updated pic up.
and yes, yes you do.

[woods4542000]

updated pic!

[AJ :)]

Lookin' good! Nice aquascape!

[woods4542000]

Thanks AJ ,got one more rock from biocube to go in yet.

[woods4542000]

Lights,and ro system are supposed to be here tomorrow, gotta sign for lights and im not gonna be there ,looks like ill be making a drive to fed ex in Lansing!

[woods4542000]

RODI was sitting on back porch when i got home !

[woods4542000]

Luckily I got home 10 mins before fed ex ,had to sign for those !

[Tankster]

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachments/members-reefs/my-70-tall-build-curing-liverock.jpg-3895d1322921379

I'd suggest a different background. :spartan:

[Sir Patrick]

:michigan: Go Blue!!

[woods4542000]

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachments/members-reefs/my-70-tall-build-curing-liverock.jpg-3895d1322921379

I'd suggest a different background. :spartan:
tank is out of the mancave , that would be a nice backgroundtho lol.

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http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachments/members-reefs/my-70-tall-build-curing-liverock.jpg-3895d1322921379

I'd suggest a different background. :spartan:
tank is out of the mancave , that would be a nice background tho lol.

[woods4542000]

Ro is hooked up , no more lugging around jugs!! Know to raise my hoodto allow room for LEDs.

[woods4542000]

Hood is raised four inches ,and ledsare mounted!

[woods4542000]

full tank shot with leds mounted , now to start transfering coral from biocube. Its kind of tough getting down to the bottom of this tank , does anyone have any tips ?

[AJ :)]

If you removed the hood for the transfer you would gain alot of reach.

[woods4542000]

If you removed the hood for the transfer you would gain alot of reach.
Yeah prolly would make life a little easier lol,switched over a couple things that were bryopsis free from cube lastnight pain in the butt.

[Sir Patrick]

full tank shot with leds mounted , now to start transfering coral from biocube. Its kind of tough getting down to the bottom of this tank , does anyone have any tips ?

A step stool will help alot!!

[Badfish]

Looks like your tank is starting to come together.

[woods4542000]

A step stool will help alot!!

Ive been using a chair lol.

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Looks like your tank is starting t
o come together.

Just in time for lansing swap !

[woods4542000]

Ordered a reef angel last night!

[woods4542000]

acan from swap

[woods4542000]

snowflake and black ice from booyahs reef , there in biocube now .

[woods4542000]

long tentacled anemone from swap

[woods4542000]

Acro from the swap not sure of name?

[woods4542000]

birdsnest not sure of kind ?

[woods4542000]

dendros under the nice overhang!!

[woods4542000]

chalice from reef paradise

[woods4542000]

dragons breath favia from swap

[woods4542000]

polyp mix ive had

[woods4542000]

neon cloves from swap

[woods4542000]

whammin watermelons

[woods4542000]

ultra red n blue lobo from swap

[woods4542000]

ricordea ive had for a while now

[woods4542000]

a couple sps from bio cube

[woods4542000]

zoas from swap forgot name , by the way im horrible at remembering names.

[woods4542000]

Figured an updated fts was in order!