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  1. November FTS

    by , 11-07-2010 at 12:09 PM (T.I.B.E.T (The Incredibly Big Expensive Tank))
    A little bit more progress has been made.

    First a shelf was made in the fish room for the leg tank. Below will be the final home of the RO/DI, along with some storage space for additional salt and some bigger supplies. For perspective purposes I'm standing in the doorway, at my right is the utility sink, and to the left is the back of the tank.


    Temporary home of the RO/DI. Eventually all ...
    Tags: waterchange
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    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  2. Just in time for the holidays

    by , 11-04-2010 at 01:18 PM (T.I.B.E.T (The Incredibly Big Expensive Tank))
    We finally have a firmer schedule on our tank build!
    - This afternoon; sign off on the build plans with Concept Aquariums (our builder)
    - End of November; glass arrives to the builder
    - December; Tibet is assembled on-site in my basement!

    I've been seeing all these posts for clams, and corals, and its killing me not to be buying anything. I am having a hard time exercising patience.

    We bought the supplies to make a Majano Zapper. I'm hoping to assemble ...
    Tags: mojanos, pests
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    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  3. The One has been found!

    by , 10-27-2010 at 10:04 AM (T.I.B.E.T (The Incredibly Big Expensive Tank))
    We've selected our builder! I'm also tweaking the size of the original overflow, I need something to handle max 6000gph. The tank should be installed in December if my schedule and the builder's works out. I'm working too much to make November a possiblity. I need to take some days off for the builder because of the fact that the tank needs to be built on site.

    I'll take some photos tonight of the tank room, its been progressing. The leg tank is installed, and they layout has been ...
    Tags: tank builder
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    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  4. The little leg tank that could

    by , 10-19-2010 at 07:50 PM (T.I.B.E.T (The Incredibly Big Expensive Tank))
    I hauled in the leg tank today, and then sent the other half off to the hardware store for supplies. So maybe tonight, or this weekend, it will be set up and chugging along making water.

    Upended In my kitchen


    From above


    From inside
    ...
    Tags: waterchange
    Categories
    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  5. Pulling the trigger!

    by , 10-18-2010 at 12:17 PM (T.I.B.E.T (The Incredibly Big Expensive Tank))
    Tee hee hee! Pretty no?



    Just waiting back on the answers to a
    couple of questions, and then on Friday I'll be ordering our tank!
    Tags: custom tank, diy
    Categories
    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
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