Vegasfish 240 gallon build

PackLeader · 03-09-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasfish

I will transfer everything over from the 65 to the 240 after the 240 cycles. As far as the live stock I am always dreaming about that but have not settled on anything yet. The nice thing about our new tanks we can pick out large fish now if we want

The one fish I am scared to transfer is my fox face. Every time I have to put my hand in my tank for something I cringe at the thought of him hitting me with his venom. I have made a neat fish trap so I hope he falls for it before I have to remove the rock so I can put him in a QT while I complete the transfer.

They do sting a little

Not too much to worry about though unless you are the rare few that are allergic. There are actually far more dangerous and/or worse things that could potentially harm you in a tank. I'd leave him in there.
But that's just me. Biased opinion based on me liking fox faces

vegasfish · 03-09-2009, 10:02 PM

Oh yea I want to see it up and running too. But my wallet and my wife will slow me down once I start the plumbing. I did buy my protein skimmer today an Aqua C EV-240 with a mag drive 18 pump. EV240

Now I just need to find a good price on some tanks for my sump and fuge. I am also looking for a used Ocean Motions 4 way!

PackLeader · 03-09-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasfish

Oh yea I want to see it up and running too. But my wallet and my wife will slow me down once I start the plumbing. I did buy my protein skimmer today an Aqua C EV-240 with a mag drive 18 pump. EV240

Now I just need to find a good price on some tanks for my sump and fuge. I am also looking for a used Ocean Motions 4 way!

LMAO we are definitely going to have a north/south rivalry. That's the exact set-up I am looking at as well

vegasfish · 03-09-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PackLeader

LMAO we are definitely going to have a north/south rivalry. That's the exact set-up I am looking at as well

Well I would say great minds think alike! Or maybe it could be all the trial and error along with information sharing on 3reef.

vegasfish · 03-13-2009, 05:37 PM

It has been a busy day of work on the stand. I am using a spray gun hooked on to my air compressor to paint it. I had never painted with one so after a little practice I was off and painting. After I was all done I decided I need to put a clear coat on to make it a bit more shinny. And UPS brought me two gifts.

Home made paint booth

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll89/RagingPoRn/240%20gallon%20build/DSCF4124.jpg

Freshly painted stand

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll89/RagingPoRn/240%20gallon%20build/DSCF4125.jpg

And here are my gifts UPS delivered. an Aqua C EV-240 skimmer with a mag 18 pump. Two Power centers.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll89/RagingPoRn/240%20gallon%20build/DSCF4123.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll89/RagingPoRn/240%20gallon%20build/DSCF4126.jpg

rodcpierce · 03-13-2009, 05:57 PM

awesome man! Keep up the good work

JBL · 03-13-2009, 06:02 PM

Looking great man! That is one hell of a big tank!! You will definately enjoy it! As so shal we!

vegasfish · 03-13-2009, 11:49 PM

thanks for the kind words rodcpierce and jbl. I am taking my time with this one so that later on I don't say "I wish I would have". The moral of this build is get it right the first time.

bmshehan · 03-14-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vegasfish

thanks for the kind words rodcpierce and jbl. I am taking my time with this one so that later on I don't say "I wish I would have". The moral of this build is get it right the first time.

Smart way to go about it...

bbsbliss · 03-14-2009, 04:56 PM

Great start to the build- I'm watching...

03-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#15
vegasfish Feather Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 787 Skin: Mint Karma: 3965	It has been a busy day of work on the stand. I am using a spray gun hooked on to my air compressor to paint it. I had never painted with one so after a little practice I was off and painting. After I was all done I decided I need to put a clear coat on to make it a bit more shinny. And UPS brought me two gifts. Home made paint booth Freshly painted stand And here are my gifts UPS delivered. an Aqua C EV-240 skimmer with a mag 18 pump. Two Power centers.

03-09-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
vegasfish Feather Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 787 Skin: Mint Karma: 3965	Oh yea I want to see it up and running too. But my wallet and my wife will slow me down once I start the plumbing. I did buy my protein skimmer today an Aqua C EV-240 with a mag drive 18 pump. EV240 Now I just need to find a good price on some tanks for my sump and fuge. I am also looking for a used Ocean Motions 4 way!

03-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#16
rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Age: 28 Posts: 604 Skin: Dark Karma: 3053	awesome man! Keep up the good work

03-13-2009, 06:02 PM	#17
JBL Sea Dragon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 539 Skin: Mint Karma: 46771	Looking great man! That is one hell of a big tank!! You will definately enjoy it! As so shal we!

03-13-2009, 11:49 PM	#18
vegasfish Feather Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 787 Skin: Mint Karma: 3965	thanks for the kind words rodcpierce and jbl. I am taking my time with this one so that later on I don't say "I wish I would have". The moral of this build is get it right the first time.

03-14-2009, 04:56 PM	#20
bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Orion MI Age: 47 Posts: 640 Skin: Mint Karma: 2411	Great start to the build- I'm watching...