36 Gal Bowfront using all DIY - Page 3

joseney21 · 11-08-2005, 07:32 PM

aaron what did you use to make the DIY rock??

everything's looking very nice BTW

aaron · 11-09-2005, 12:42 PM

Thanks, I made the rocks with portland cement and argonite sand and crushed coral and shell grit to give it texture. I pretty much followed the directions on the GARF website. www.garf.org
the hardest thing is making the shapes realistic on not just big blobs. the other thing is that they need to cure in water for a couple of months while the lime leeches out of them. I have one in my other tank that is now covered in Jhales anthelia.
Biggest advantage is you can make rocks to fit very specific places in the tank like around the overflow or in a corner. I'll post some closeups later on.
Yesterday i had the day off and covered the bottom of the tank in Polyethelene sheet (like marina board). Next up is the sump and plumbing.

romain · 11-18-2005, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron


	Biggest advantage is you can make rocks to fit very specific places in the tank like around the overflow or in a corner. I'll post some closeups later on. Next up is the sump and plumbing.

Any updates? Where're the closeups?

Tonyscoots84 · 11-18-2005, 01:00 PM

lets see some pics pics pics...... lolz

aaron · 12-05-2005, 10:42 AM

Well after a very busy weekend I really got this project moving along again.
I have now done most of the plumbing, the sump, 2/3 of the skimmer (still waiting on that flange jhale). I also wired up a new GFCI outlet for the tank.
All i have to do is finish the paint job on the hood and fill it with water.
Pics to follow when i get home tonight.

**jhale** · 12-05-2005, 11:03 AM

hey aaron, sorry I've not been home much, I'll go and check if the plexi is still there,
I'll see if vinnie can run the program this week.

what was the size of your flange?

aaron · 12-08-2005, 06:44 PM

Here's a couple of pictures of the sump with the bubble baffles and the pump and mostly completed skimmer. Also a detail of the new clear acryic centre brace - i was getting a huge shadow in the centre of the tank with the original black plastic brace.
More pictures to come
A

inline6 · 12-08-2005, 08:16 PM

Very nice Aaron,

Can't wait to see it running.

Tonyscoots84 · 12-11-2005, 03:25 AM

pictures of the tank aaron. hehe cant wait to see everything in action hopefully soon.

aaron · 12-17-2005, 05:35 PM

Just finished the my DIY recirulating skimmer.
I have a few more bits of plumbing to do then it will be time to fill 'er up.

11-08-2005, 07:32 PM	#21
joseney21 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 1,698 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (18)	aaron what did you use to make the DIY rock?? everything's looking very nice BTW __________________ I Frag Frags!!!!

11-18-2005, 01:00 PM	#24
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,037 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	lets see some pics pics pics...... lolz __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

12-08-2005, 06:44 PM	#27
aaron Australian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,026 Reefer Ratings: (16) Friends: (0)	Here's a couple of pictures of the sump with the bubble baffles and the pump and mostly completed skimmer. Also a detail of the new clear acryic centre brace - i was getting a huge shadow in the centre of the tank with the original black plastic brace. More pictures to come A Attached Thumbnails

12-08-2005, 08:16 PM	#28
inline6 Gemini Aquarist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,360 Reefer Ratings: (27) Friends: (0)	Very nice Aaron, Can't wait to see it running. __________________ Tank link: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...i-inline6.html

12-11-2005, 03:25 AM	#29
Tonyscoots84 Soon To Be Nano KiNg ;) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,037 Reefer Ratings: (22) Friends: (0)	pictures of the tank aaron. hehe cant wait to see everything in action hopefully soon. __________________ B & A Computers Got Computer Problems? We Can Fix Them! (We Come To You For What It Would Cost For You To Bring It To The Store) Stop Getting Ripped Off and Start Saving Money On Tech Services! We Are Here For All Your Computer Needs. We have have helped hundreds of people save alot of money in Manhattan,New York,Bronx,Queens,Brooklyn,Staten Island and New Jersey. (718) 689 - 0662

11-09-2005, 12:42 PM	#22
aaron Australian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,026 Reefer Ratings: (16) Friends: (0)	Thanks, I made the rocks with portland cement and argonite sand and crushed coral and shell grit to give it texture. I pretty much followed the directions on the GARF website. www.garf.org the hardest thing is making the shapes realistic on not just big blobs. the other thing is that they need to cure in water for a couple of months while the lime leeches out of them. I have one in my other tank that is now covered in Jhales anthelia. Biggest advantage is you can make rocks to fit very specific places in the tank like around the overflow or in a corner. I'll post some closeups later on. Yesterday i had the day off and covered the bottom of the tank in Polyethelene sheet (like marina board). Next up is the sump and plumbing.

12-05-2005, 10:42 AM	#25
aaron Australian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,026 Reefer Ratings: (16) Friends: (0)	Well after a very busy weekend I really got this project moving along again. I have now done most of the plumbing, the sump, 2/3 of the skimmer (still waiting on that flange jhale). I also wired up a new GFCI outlet for the tank. All i have to do is finish the paint job on the hood and fill it with water. Pics to follow when i get home tonight.

12-05-2005, 11:03 AM	#26
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,293 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	hey aaron, sorry I've not been home much, I'll go and check if the plexi is still there, I'll see if vinnie can run the program this week. what was the size of your flange?

12-17-2005, 05:35 PM	#30
aaron Australian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,026 Reefer Ratings: (16) Friends: (0)	Just finished the my DIY recirulating skimmer. I have a few more bits of plumbing to do then it will be time to fill 'er up. Attached Thumbnails

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