My 170 Gal. Tank!

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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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I have a 1x2 frame built that its sitting on ! Was just an easier design , rather then trying to cut plywood the same shape as the frame ! Also it will make any water spillage easier to clean up off the Terazzo floor !
170G Picasso Trigger, snails,Damsels, Coral Beauty Angelfish and Diamond Goby .
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Re: New tank Build !

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ahhh very cool! I was in the same situation... take the tank off the floor.. still working on it though :/
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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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stand open.JPG

Stand is 100% complete , Other than some touch up paint spots ! Going to get the last 2 bulkheads I need tomorrow . So I can filler her up in the garage and let her set for a few days , to see if she leaks! All the seals look good so well see! Hopefully I bring her in on Friday or Saturday! Water Bill is gonna suck this month! LOL
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bertie 83
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Re: New tank Build !

Post by bertie 83 »

Love it! That's incredible well done. Got my fingers crossed it don't leak on u
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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tank filling.JPG
full tank.JPG

OK its full ! No water droplets any where! Not even in the overflow area got them bulkheads tight enough first try! Just gonna let it set for a few days! And move it inside Friday or Saturday!
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trekenk
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Re: New tank Build !

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Great job can't wait to see it all set up. Petey is going to love it and you, what a great puffer owner with all the effort you have put into this.
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xrayjeeper83
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Re: New tank Build !

Post by xrayjeeper83 »

That is awesome.

Is petey going to be by himself in there or are others going to join him?
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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Im gonna get him some Tank mates , I have a Domino Damsel , whos in the 75g thats is a nasty bugger! Damn thing tries to bite me when I put my hand in the water! ( just feels like someones tapping on your hand). Maybe add a few chromis too . No major plans , just looking into some fish!
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xrayjeeper83
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Re: New tank Build !

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Do you think petey(slow swimming puffer) is safe with a very aggressive fast damsel?
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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He should be fine. the Damsel seems to only push around the fish smaller than it ! It doesnt mess with My watchman Goby . Just the other damsels and the clowns ! Looks like the tank is coming inside tommorrow , sweet!
170G Picasso Trigger, snails,Damsels, Coral Beauty Angelfish and Diamond Goby .
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xrayjeeper83
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Re: New tank Build !

Post by xrayjeeper83 »

Awesome
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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stangd1909
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Re: New tank Build !

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Looking really good man.
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chuckfriedrice
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Re: New tank Build !

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Just got to get some flat rubber feet to level the stand ! Next comes the canopy!
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bertie 83
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Non puffer
Danios, Tetras, Redtail Rasporas,
Harlequins, CAE's, Yoyo
Loaches, Clown loaches ,Eels, various shrimp, tangs,wrasses, damsels, chromis
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Re: New tank Build !

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good work
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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xrayjeeper83
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Re: New tank Build !

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beautiful
RTR wrote:Fahakas do not have tank mates, they may have swimming food reserves.
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