Tommyb's 240 In Wall 2.0

[tommyb]

Here is my second attempt at this 240 in wall. I might dig up some old pics to show my first attempt.

The first time I had several problems:

1) Closed loop kept leaking and so did the drains and returns. This time I plugged all of the CL holes and redid the drains and returns and supported them better.

2) Ich. Almost all of my fish came from one person's system and they were ok in there and it would not have been possible to QT them so I dumped them in. Every fish will be in a QT before going in the main tank.

3) Scratching the acrylic. I removed the sand this time and so far it is better.

Current set up:
240 Acrylic 8'x2'x2' with dual corner overflows
75 gallon sump
Euroreef CS 8-4 Skimmer
2 Koralia 3's (Replacing these when I get enough $ for Vortechs)
2 Koralia 4's
2 300 watt heaters
6 stage RODI
Easy water change system
Gen x return pump 1200 gph
4 bulb T5 retro (this is something I have to work on, it is only lighting 6' of the tank right now)

Fish:
2 Yellow Tangs
2 Purple Tangs
Blue Hippo Tang
Desjardini Sailfin Tang
"Regular" Sailf Tang
Vlamingi Tang
Pair of Occy Clowns
Pair of Picasso Clowns (from fishtal)
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Adult Queen Angelfish
Royal Gramma
Yellow Watchman Goby
Purple Pseudochromis (sp?)
Bicolor Blenny
3 blue with yellow tail damsels
1 Lemon Damsel
1 Velvet Damsel

Inverts:
2 Cleaner Shrimp
3 Peppermint Shrimp
Starfish
2 GBTAs
Snails/ Hermits

Corals:
Anthelia
Shrooms
GSP

Here are some pics from today after I did some aquascaping:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05061.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05063.jpg

Left side:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05065.jpg

Right side:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05066.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05072.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05074.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05069.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05073.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC05028.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/PurpleTangs.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/queen.jpg

Ugly rock wall before today:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/fulltank-1.jpg

Closed loop before I plugged it:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t211/tommyb_014/DSC04897.jpg

[jolson10450]

looks good tommy! glad you relapsed and decided to keep it going salt! everything looks good besides that picture hanging above the tank :thumbs_down:

[ReeferRob]

Not bad Leaky, I mean Tommy!! I actually really like a tank that has some shadows and dark spots. Only problem is I didn't see a single wrasse mentioned in the original post! :cheers:here's to keeping this one dry!!

[ReeferRob]

looks good tommy! glad you relapsed and decided to keep it going salt! everything looks good besides that picture hanging above the tank :thumbs_down:

LMAO, I was gonna mention that too but forgot!! GO BLUE!!

[Sir Patrick]

Great fish collection ya got there, but have to agree w/ rob- you need a wrasse or 2!

Nice looking inwall!

[tommyb]

Thanks guys. I don't think I have ever owned a Wrasse. They are pretty cool but they just aren't for me. I like big Angels and Tangs. My next 3 fish are going to be a Naso, Emporer Angel and a Blue Face but those are going to have to wait awhile.

GO GREEN!!!! I would never disgrace my bar are with Maize and Blue, that is just disgusting. It should be a good game though this year. Most polls have them pretty even.

[streetrodder007]

I love the in-wall tanks, your tank looks real nice.
But I did notice that huge green and white Fartin' smudge above the tank, it's very distracting... I mean Spartan .. haha ...LOL

[streetrodder007]

Plus I noticed all the Maize and Blue Tangs and the Yellow Tangs, just admit you love Michigan football ! haha

[ReeferRob]

I love the in-wall tanks, your tank looks real nice.
But I did notice that huge green and white Fartin' smudge above the tank, it's very distracting... I mean Spartan .. haha ...LOL

LMAO.........Tommy if your looking for a Naso please go rescue the gorgeous male they have at Greenwoods in a WAY too small 80 gallon. Thing has tail streamers at least 3 inches long, it's a shame it can't even swim in the thing.

[Werdlone]

the tank is looking great! Ever consider a Tomini or orange shoulder tang?? I love both of mine. The orange shoulder is the best algae eater in the tank and very peaceful as far as tangs go. The tomini is a good cleaner as well and I love the splash of orange...

[fishtal]

Looks great! I may need to get a copy of that Picasso pic. :)

[Sir Patrick]

Tommy- you are an undercover maize and blue fan....look in your tank!! Insides got UofM written all over it!!

Hope to see a wrasse pop up one of these days....it might give ya a change of heart on the subject!

[tommyb]

Looks great! I may need to get a copy of that Picasso pic. :)

You know you are more than welcome to any of my pics.


the tank is looking great! Ever consider a Tomini or orange shoulder tang?? I love both of mine. The orange shoulder is the best algae eater in the tank and very peaceful as far as tangs go. The tomini is a good cleaner as well and I love the splash of orange...

I will look into those, thanks for the tip and compliment.


Tommy- you are an undercover maize and blue fan....look in your tank!! Insides got UofM written all over it!!

Hope to see a wrasse pop up one of these days....it might give ya a change of heart on the subject!

Not possible, I bleed Green and White. Don't make me pull out those fish.
What type of Wrasse should I look at? I do like the Mystery Wrasse.

[fishtal]

Thanks Tom :)

[Fishgeek88]

Not possible, I bleed Green and White. Don't make me pull out those fish.
What type of Wrasse should I look at? I do like the Mystery Wrasse.

Tank Looks Great! Maybe do a nice pair of Fairy Wrasses? Scotts, Lineatus, Rhombos??:thumbsup:

[ReeferRob]

There is an amazing Red Velvet Wrasse for sale at Kee's right now. Very big and very beautiful, probably the best I have ever seen. Would look amazing in your tank!

[cg5071]

Nice tank tommy. Thanks for the rock! and delivering it up here in the north! About half of what is missing in the pic is going into my tank and the other half into a friends. That gbta was HUGE before.

Kole tangs are cool too. Not real colorful except the eyes but when you get close their colors are amazing. Like he is wearing a pinstripe suit :) Kind of like the purple tangs stripes under a maroon color.

[John]

I'm just happy you didn't leave the hobby Tom.

Who else is going to do all of my deliveries? :D