New 55 Build....

• Jul 21, 2010

• #1

phuture1

Reefing newb

Here we go guys. I dug out my spare 55gal. out of the basement and ran it over to the LFS to get drilled. it wasn't bad $10 to drill a hole for my overflow. i would have done it myself but the bit cost $45 and i was a little scared to do it. after i saw how easy it was i took the tank home and drilled a hole for my return line with a tile holesaw i had laying around. perfect for a 1/2" bulkhead. i have to say, it was very easy to drill a hole in the tank. tomorrow i'll start working on the plumbing and get some pics up.

 

• Jul 21, 2010

• #2

PRC

Stop Quoting Me!

Nice. Glad to hear it.

 

• Jul 21, 2010

• #3

Bifferwine

I am a girl

Yeah! Can't wait!

 

• Jul 21, 2010

• #4

yote

In Memoriam

New builds are always fun.Cant wait for the pics.:D

 

• Jul 21, 2010

• #5

lightningbolt

Reefing newb

Good Luck !! Hope to see pictures soon :)

 

• Jul 24, 2010

• #6

phuture1

Reefing newb

ok guys, here are a few pics.

 

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• Jul 24, 2010

• #7

coolhandgoose

Reef enthusiast

Looks good, especially the sandals :)

 

• Jul 24, 2010

• #8

Jmck

Reef enthusiast

looking great so far.

 

• Jul 26, 2010

• #9

phuture1

Reefing newb

hi all. i just tweaked my plumbing and added all my rock back into the tank. take a look.

 

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• Jul 26, 2010

• #10

ggNoRe

Reefing newb

Very nice! Wish there was someone around here that would drill tanks for $10 what a deal!

 

• Jul 26, 2010

• #11

phuture1

Reefing newb

the guy would have come to my house for 20.

 

• Jul 26, 2010

• #12

phuture1

Reefing newb

more pics.....?

 

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• Jul 26, 2010

• #13

phuture1

Reefing newb

one more

 

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• Jul 27, 2010

• #14

Bifferwine

I am a girl

Things look good! Time to add some sand? Or are you going bare bottom?

 

• Jul 27, 2010

• #15

yote

In Memoriam

Thats gonna be a good looking tank.

 

• Jul 28, 2010

• #16

cageburn

Reef enthusiast

definitly have to agree

yote said:

Thats gonna be a good looking tank.

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• Jul 31, 2010

• #17

phuture1

Reefing newb

thanks guys. i picked up sand on wed. but i've been doing a lot of overtime this week. hopefully i'll get to add the sand in on sunday.