90g Upgrade Complete!!!
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Topic: 90g Upgrade Complete!!!
Posted By: justchillinuno
Subject: 90g Upgrade Complete!!!
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 1:57pm
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So exciting news in my house(Justchillinuno and JustBrittuno), we purchased the amazing 90g tank/stand from Jeffm on the site. We are looking to upgrade our 55g we currently have in the livingroom. Our plans are to move the 55g to the other side of the room. Rip up carpet and replace with tile flooring under the tank area. We will also be re-reinforcing the floor under the tank as its over a crawl space and we dont want to take any chances! We will keep pictures and updates as we prep/add/build the new tank. Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated as Im sure I will have many questions for all of you and any help would be great! This is our Current 55g tank loving life!      So here we go! Day 1 - 6/15/2013 - Pick up tank from current location - Tank and sump ready to go!  Tank in temporary location in the Kitchen until we can get the 55 Gallon moved!  ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 2:07pm
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Nice! That was a great price on Jeffs tank. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 2:08pm
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Indeed, had to snatch it up before anyone else did =) We are very excited to get this up and running but we are wanting to take the time to do it right! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 2:11pm
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Good idea:) Good luck I am sure it will look great once it's done. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: June 17 2013 at 3:32pm
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You are off to a beautiful start! -------------  |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: June 25 2013 at 4:09pm
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Update - Purchasing electrical and lumber materials this week. Plan on doing concrete tomorrow for the floor bracing we are doing. We are also looking to run our new pony breaker and electrical this weekend! I am also considering doing the 55g move on sunday! Will keep updating as progress is made! Cant wait to get it in place! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: October 07 2013 at 10:32am
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Update - 55g Tank is MOVED!!!!!! Over the weekend we moved the tank across the room to allow space to tile and prep the 90g for setup! We currently have the carpet ripped out and BackerBoard and tile will be set in the next day or 2. Planning on getting the power up and running this weekend so we can move/setup the 90 and begin the fun process of filling her up and starting the cycle!!!! FINALLY PROGRESS YEAH!!!! =) ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: speyside712
Date Posted: October 22 2013 at 2:27pm
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Sounds like we are in the exact same situation. I currently have a 55 gallon tank and decided to upgrade to a 90 too. I had to move the 55 to set the 90 in its place and begin preparations for the new tank. After it was moved, I painted the wall behind where the new tank will sit, did some new electrical so that I have more than one breaker running the multiple outlets near the tank, and have now finally moved the new tank into position! I'm stuck with the 55 in my bedroom at the moment while I work on setting up the new one. (I'll be selling it on here when i'm done moving everything over). I've got the stand painted, the tank completely plumbed for the 35 gallon sump, dry sand, and dry rock in and all super glued into place (decided to start dry and let it run a full cycle for a few months first). No water yet though, I bought the tank and stand used on this site and decided to reinforce the stand a bit, as it looks pretty wimpy to be holding up 1300 pounds. I'll be reinforcing it this week, then we are on to the water! So it sounds like we are at about the same point in preparation. I'll be starting a tank thread of my own here in a couple days, i've been taking pictures as I go. I'll look forward to watching your progress as I go too, we all love lots of pictures. Keep us posted on how things are going! Nice to know i'm not the only one out there that always wants a bigger tank.
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Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: October 22 2013 at 2:41pm
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Thats awesome you too are doing a similar build! I have been slacking on posting pics but here are a few of the progress... As of now we have carpet cut, and tile in place. We are getting electrical connected Thursday Night after work. My plan is to have water in the tank This next weekend or the weekend after at the latest!! http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/IMAG2294_zps4293d81a.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/IMAG2304_zps8884e1ac.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/IMAG2311_zpsf34736b9.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: October 22 2013 at 2:43pm
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In addition - We recently purchased 50lbs of liverock for the sump, a Bubble Magus Curve 5, and some new lights for our 36g holding tank. Still need to get plumbing squared away, and get this thing moved into the living room! Current 55g is in the living room across from the current build spot! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: February 26 2014 at 9:51am
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Well Finally the days have come! I have been busy the past 4 days getting the 90g up and running finally... Its been a LONG wait but worth it as its all done right and its looking great so far! Hopefully in 3ish weeks we can move over the 55g!!! The Plumbing Plans - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/tankplumbingplan_zps3de4390c.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The plumbing fit - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/TankPlumbingValves_zpse7367209.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  The finished plumbing - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/UnderTank_zpsae1b7e20.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Baffles installed - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/SumpBaffles_zpsbbf71a18.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Tank Filling open cabinets - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/Tankfillopen_zpsafe39e5a.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Sump Full and cloudy from Figi Mud - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/murkysump_zpsdbd914a6.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Centerpiece rock branch piece - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/centerpeice_zps72fc1114.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Tank Full and Cloudy - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/Fullncloudy_zps8daa219c.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Tank Full clearing up - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/fullnclearing_zps05ab7671.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/waterfull_zps2f0ae80a.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/clearingup_zps79988993.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Tank full and almost clear! 2 days of filter sock cleanings. http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/NewTank/UpgradeTank/Cleartankrandomrock_zpsfad65170.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: SNOWRIDER
Date Posted: February 26 2014 at 12:30pm
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Looks good, how about some pictures off what you had to reinforce. under neath in the crawl space. ------------- 75g Just starting out, Stand and canopy From Richins carpentry. |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: February 26 2014 at 12:39pm
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We actually didnt reinforce the floor as the back 8 inches of the tank sits on a main beam for the house! But we did get the 4 plug GFI installed on a pony breaker and the tile down! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 8:19am
Well this last weekend kicked my butt... We got the 55g moved into the 90g and all fish/ coral/ inverts are happy from what we can see!!! Here is a pic of it 95% done! Hope to get a few more good ones today as we are just finishing up the minor things to dial it in!!!  ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: April 21 2014 at 2:16pm
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------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: April 22 2014 at 8:31am
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Longer vid in HD... Click on the settings and make it 1080 to get it clear!!! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: April 28 2014 at 3:18pm
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Had fun this weekend finding new fishmates.... Weekend additions include: 2 Female Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias 1 Male Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse 1 Yellow Tail Tamarin Wrasse 1 Scooter Blenny Currently the tank is thriving and happy!!! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: April 28 2014 at 3:34pm
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I like your choice of fish Justin! ------------- |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: April 28 2014 at 4:12pm
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Why thank you! Have to give credit to my Wife (JustBrittUno) for the want of only beautiful fish in our new system... AND... I could not agree more =) ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: September 16 2014 at 10:30am
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UPDATE: Our sump cracked a Week ago and with the Help of Mark P getting it out of the way and cleared out it wasnt as bad as I expected! Thanks again!! And thanks to OCD reefs for installing the new sump! http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/IMAG0504_zps347c08d0.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/IMAG0506_zps8306fe70.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  New one! ( Pic to come soon - Thought I had one since completion) Current Tank Status - http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/IMAG0290_zpsfb8dee37.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/IMAG0322_zps15b9c1ff.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/IMAG0366_zps4200d9ba.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/IMAG0402_zpsff47f7e1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Click Pics Below for Videos!!! http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/justchillinuno/90G%20Display%20Tank/VIDEO0031_zpsbf80309f.mp4" rel="nofollow"> http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f377/justchillinuno/90G%20Display%20Tank/VIDEO0039_zps004419ee.mp4" rel="nofollow"> Slideshow of random tank pics: http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/slideshow/90G%20Display%20Tank Current Fish List 90G Display Tank Fish - 2 - Black/white clowns 1 - Sand sifting Diamond Goby 1 - Spotted Cardinal (Zombie Fish) 1 - Spotted Mandrian (Spot) 1 - Scooter Blennie (Scoot) 1 - Bi-Color Blennie 2 - Female Lyretail Anthias 1 - Male Lyretail Anthias (August) 1 - African Exquisite Wrasse (Diablo) 1 - Male Solorensis wrasse (Sherbert) 1 - Six Line Wrasse (Sixlet) 1 - Cleaner Wrasse ( Crazy Wrasse Jr) 1 - Purple Firefish (Purp) 1 - Yellow Damsil Inverts- 2- Cleaner Shrimp 1- Harliquin Shrimp 2- Anemone's (RTBA/Hot Pink) Cleaner Crew ( Hermits and Snails Oh My) Bowfront 36G Fish - 2 - Orange/White Clowns 2 - Yellow Damsils 1 - Green/Blue Chromis 1 - Valintini Puffer Inverts 2 - Long Spine Urchins Hermits and Snails
------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: October 20 2014 at 11:30am
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Here are some updates!!!! Moved some Rock out into our other tank that had the Green Nucular Paly's on them!!! Also got a frag rock to hold 10 frags!!!! Enjoy the slide show of A LOT or random new pics taken!!! ( I think to many taken maybe lol) Apparently you need to click the link.... So here are some previews below!!! http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/slideshow/90G%20Display%20Tank/TankUpdates%20-%20CoralStand http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/90G%20Display%20Tank/TankUpdates%20-%20CoralStand/IMAG0775_zps751e8326.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s51.photobucket.com/user/justchillinuno/media/90G%20Display%20Tank/TankUpdates%20-%20CoralStand/IMAG0817_zpsae6e81cb.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: October 20 2014 at 12:16pm
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Nice! ------------- 180G Mixed Reef Tank 170G Dart Frog Tank |
Posted By: justchillinuno
Date Posted: October 20 2014 at 1:05pm
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Thanks! ------------- 55g - RIP - Moved to 90g 36g Bow holding tank 90g Reef Tank Dreams of many more! |
Posted By: RockStarFish
Date Posted: December 15 2014 at 6:39pm
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Looks good man..... I thought you would never get it going I will have to come take a look at it in person one of these days ------------- Mike Sanches Magna |