90 Gallon Build - Here We Go!

Thanks everyone!! I hope you're being honest and not just nice, because I do want it to be perfect. But thank you!!

I really like it. I think I'm going to leave it alone....

 

Well, I finished the sump. It's not beautiful, but I hope it's going to work....I'm kind of nervous about plugging it all in and seeing what happens! lol

I've seen the backgrounds that are black on one side and blue on the other, so I think I will try that one. Because the only two colors I would consider are black and blue, so that way I can have either one.

How do you attach the sheet without it looking sloppy?

 

I found that it actually slides up between the black frame and the glass. so i slid mine up into the top of the frame as far as it'd go (about 2/4"), put markings across the bottom where it met the bottom portion of the frame, put it on the ground, used a long straight edge and cut it to size. Stuck it back up in the frame where it loosely held on its own, and then used black duct-tape to tape it to the black frame.

I can take pics if you want. It looks like sh1t from the back with the tape all over it, but I couldnt conceive another way to make it 'stay'.

 

Haha I get what you're saying. And no worries, no one sees the back!

I'll buy a lot extra of the background because I'll probably cut it wrong several times. lol I cannot do straight lines, ever! I can't draw them, cut them, nothing! Even when using a ruler or straight edge....lol

 

I would leave it, too. And you will never see me lie about something like this kc, it looks phenomenal, seriously, well done!

 

Okay, thanks a lot!! I trust you.

Now I just need to finish the sump plumbing, get my big jug of Oceanic salt I ordered (super cheap!) and put in the water!! Then I'm done! Whoa...that sounds weird! haha

 

how cheap??? and from where?

 

I got it on sale from Petsolutions.com Awesome store by the way. Free shipping on orders of 99 dollars or more, no matter what you order. I ordered 90 pounds of sand, and got free shipping. Not even a surcharge for the heavy items. I always order my large orders from them because they have low prices and the free shipping offer.

Anyway, it's not on sale anymore. Now its 49 dollars, but I paid 35 I think...for the jug that makes 200 gallons.

 

that is cheap!!! I pay $65 + tax for mine

 

I have found oceanic to be the best salt so far. I've tried Instant Ocean, IO Reef Crystals, Brightwell aquatics, and Oceanic. I really like the oceanic. Params are almost perfect and it dissolves very quickly.

Just a suggestion. Go to Home Depot and get a large Brute trash can with the rollers (attachment for the bottom). Get an RO/DI unit and fill the Brute with RO/DI - then keep a heater and powerhead in the trash can. For a tank of that size it makes mixing water very easy.