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AC&C anemone propagation tank underway

Discussion in 'Archive' started by adampottebaum, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    We started building the anemone propagation tank today and boy is it BIG! 16' x 4'.
    Getting the final prep work done on the stand. And yes, that is Craig's vacuum cleaner under the stand!
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    Gluing the first seam on the bottom.
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    Framing up the first side wall.
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    One wall down. More to come after the break!
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  2. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Is this big boy going to be one open tank or broke into sections? Going to have a eurobrace or what?
     
  3. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    It's going to have an S shaped raceway, so it'll have plenty of bracing.
     
  4. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Very nice! I kind of thought about the option of a raceway after asking.
     
  5. marty

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    Glad to see that pile of acrylic put to good use!
     
  6. Big D Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    looks good men ! ! i give it 2 thumbs up /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  7. Nemesis

    Nemesis Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    looks good can't wait !
     
  8. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    This this will be braced every way possible. Should be pretty strong when we are done. Hopefully it will have water in it within the next week or so.
     
  9. FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

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    Looks awesome! Man i wish I lived closer you guys are having way to much fun without me!
     
  10. PotRoast

    PotRoast Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Yeah no kidding Bill. I would be over there every night providing free labor. All that setup stuff looks like incredible fun.
     
  11. Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

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    I don't know whats more impressive, Craig's wicked tan or that prop tank? /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/wink.gif

     
  12. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Update please[​IMG]  It's going to be awesome filled with.....[​IMG]
     
  13. Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Ya come on give the people an update! I know you have more done now that I helped you move the beast!
     
  14. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    It's not letting me upload pics the normal way for some reason, I'm going to try something else here...
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  15. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    I'll try to remember to get more pics tomorrow!
     
  16. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Thanks Adam!![​IMG]  It's such a monster!![​IMG]  How thick is the acrylic?  I could figure it out but I'm sure you know how many gallons will it hold?[​IMG]
     
  17. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    1/2" I think, I'll confirm tomorrow.
     
  18. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Really?  1/2"?  I would think at least an inch[​IMG]  I'll check back tomorrow[​IMG]
     
  19. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    Yea the tank's not very thick, it's got TONS of support, plus it's only 12" tall.
     
  20. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Yes the sides & bottom are 1/2 inch. The dividers are 1/4.

    Everything is braced several different ways. It wont go anywhere.

    We put water in it the other day. Had one pinhole leak in a corner that we fixed last night.

    Going to get the light rack built today & get ready to hang that, then start filling it with water out of the display tank.

    To the top it would hold about 500 gallons, We are only going to run it at 10 inches so that will take it down to around 400 gallons.
     

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