80g shallow build/consolidation

[s_kelley]

So I've decided to consolidate/downsize a bit, ((I'm bored)) right now I'm right around 500 gallons total and I'm just not enjoying it was much with the big trough down where I cant really sit and enjoy it.

Thanks to stevenc1187 I was able to get the deep blue 80 and new stand I wanted, so the plan is to get this up and running, transfer select stuff over, get rid of the rest. No more basement sump or trough. All that stuff will be for sale sooner or later. I'll use this thread as a build/dismantling log, let the fun begin!!!



Painted the back and side black and epoxy painted the inside of the cabinet, it's kinda dark in here but you can see it.



Steve hooked me up with a pretty cool acrylic sump but I think I'm gonna use a 40 breeder so I can keep using my giant reef octopus skimmer. So I'll be building that as well.
This stuff might take me a bit to complete but I'll share as I go.

 

[Cpage101]

Nice setup. I am getting ready to start to consolidate my 2 tanks into this 120G Picking it up Saturday. To much to maintain multiple tanks.

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[s_kelley]

Agreed! Start a build thread too!

 

[freakit]

Wow big change. Good luck, Ill be following.

 

[Cpage101]

I will do that s_kelley. Then once I am done I have to get the 2 tank setups sold LOL!


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[Jeff.:P]

Nice good luck man!

 

[jamesdong009]

Nice tank Shane! I definitely dig the footprint on those tanks.

 

[Cpage101]

Uh oh, what's this???

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[s_kelley]

So I've been thinking, my new tank will center around my giant Squamosa clam, acans, zoa, softies, I am going to need to rehome my juvi emperor angel and lemon peel angel since they are known to snack on these items. Sucks cause they are awesome fish. What do people think? Is it even worth attempting to keep them?

 

[AlbertG]

I wont risk it . Last time i try something like that i have to take my whole tank apart to get the fish out

 

[s_kelley]

That's what I was thinking too, sucks cause here awesome looking fish

 

[jamesdong009]

That's what I was thinking too, sucks cause here awesome looking fish

Time for another tank .

In all seriousness, I've always wanted a tank just for predators or angels. Maybe next year when everyone moves out

 

[s_kelley]

What are the odds I can slide this bad boy into place after its full and I take the other one down? 80 gallons w/40g sump
Roughly 120 gal x 8 lbs a gallon? 960lbs total, think I can slide it? I put floor slider things under the stand

 

[Saltydoug]

No way your going go be able to move it without draining a majority of the water. Even if you where physycally capable of moving it i woild imagine it wouldn't be too gentle on your flooring.

 

[s_kelley]

So this is as far as I got this weekend

40 breeder sump

 

[s_kelley]

Ahhh so over the last few days I have been taking stuff out of the display and putting it all down in the trough, so nerve racking!!!

 

[s_kelley]

Looks like crap but will all work out in the end! Wooooo saaaaa

 

[Chris A.]

looking good
If you ever need a hand lmk

 

[Cpage101]

Coming along nicely


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[Bob P.]

Looking good Shane. Let me know if you need a hand. Am only 10 mins away.