My new (used) 95 Gallon Starphire build

[pyrrhusmj]

Well after weeks of moving slowly, I am finally well on my way to getting my 95 Gallon up and running.

I went with a very simple plumbing scheme. I had originally planned out a rather elaborate plumbing job, but then realized I was leaving myself lots of room for error and went back to the old "Keep it simple stupid" mantra, took back $26 bucks in pvc and stuck with this for now.

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Turns out where the plug is won't let my sump sit quite like I wanted it to (flat against the back brace, so it is now at an angle. Some day I might feel like changing out the bulky HD plugs with some flat plugs, but I doubt it.

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Things are progressing nicely except that I may have to shim one side of the stand: the tank, stand, and water seemed level until I got about 20 gallons into it, then the water was off. I will check it in the morning and see if anything needs to be done and make sure there still aren't any bottom leaks. Then I will move over the rock, sand, and the old tank water, add my fishies and turn the profilux on.

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And Abby isn't so sure about this new tank being in the Living Room.

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But a little dinner calmed her down.

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[pyrrhusmj]

I have most of the tank up now, added a couple frags, and just need to put the canopy doors on. One of the doors split and the other was slightly warped, so I am replacing those tomorrow. Other than that I just need to buid a small side stand to match the aquarium stand to house my controller, plugs, and ballast.


These pictures aren't the best. I need a new battery for my DSLR.

Michael

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[blide]

Looks nice! Keep the pics coming...