Daves 200 gallon DD tank build

[davesolo29]

Hey all.

Figured with all the build threads going on, i would start my own now.
Currently running a 120 gallon tank and will soon be upgrading to a 200 gallon.

I wasnt planning on doing a new build anytime soon, but with all the new toys i have picked up recently it just wouldnt be right to have them all in my beat up tank that i have now.

Over the last month, i picked up a new vertex aquaristik alpha cone 170, a tunze 6215 wavebox, and a vertex illumina LED fixture. So, i figure it is also a good time to get a new glass box.

After weeks of looking for something used that has the dimensions i am looking for, and not succeeding, i finally found a brand new marineland 200 gallon deep dimension tank (48x36x27)for a great price. Only problem is, it is in Ottawa. I have talked to the guy selling it and he is actually planning a trip to Toronto in the next couple weeks and has agreed to bring it with him. Lucky me!!!

I am currently planning my stand and sump build to suit all my needs. I only want to do this once, so it has to be perfect.

I will post more once i get a better idea of what i am doing.

 

[davesolo29]

just got my new LEDs running.  man are they ever nice.  Im so glad i opted to not go DIY.  this thing is sleek and the programming is very user friendly.

 

[trigger gta]

hahahaha

what tank is this? 6? 7? i think every 6 months you get a new one!

 

[davesolo29]

i have had this 120 for over a year now.

 

[Darryl_V]

Do it right Dave and you wont regret it. 

 

[davesolo29]

thats the idea Darryl.  I rushed the last one a bit and have regretted it since.  This one i will have plenty of time since i will keep the 120 running until well after the new one is cycled.  Then i will take my time slowly moving things over and stocking a bit at a time.
I am certain that i will enjoy this build quite a lot.

 

[Phil]

Looking forward to watching the progress Dave 

 

[Darryl_V]

thats the idea Darryl.  I rushed the last one a bit and have regretted it since.  This one i will have plenty of time since i will keep the 120 running until well after the new one is cycled.  Then i will take my time slowly moving things over and stocking a bit at a time.
I am certain that i will enjoy this build quite a lot.

Patience really is key to this hobby...Rome wasn't built in a day.  You have to take pride and enjoyment from the small things at first and keep the big picture in mind, than one day it all comes together.

 

[davesolo29]

Looking forward to watching the progress Dave 

Thanks Phil...
When are you coming over? 
PS...dont tell my wife anything!!!!!  lol

 

[davesolo29]

Patience really is key to this hobby...Rome wasn't built in a day.  You have to take pride and enjoyment from the small things at first and keep the big picture in mind, than one day it all comes together.
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I already have it in my mind that this will be a year long project.  No cutting corners. 

 

[davesolo29]

woohoo!!!..
just confirmed tank pick up date and time.  next saturday 10am...  Should have it home by noon.
Im so excited.  I have never owned a brand new tank bigger than 35 gallons before.

 

[davesolo29]

its finally here!!!!  i picked it up this morning.  got it in the house.  its frickin huge.  i love it.
will post pics later.

 

[reeffreak]

let see some pic dave

 

[Darryl_V]

definitely need some pics...

 

[davesolo29]

i was gonna try to get a few tonight....but it didnt seem appropriate to be snapping pics of it while the wife is mad about how much room it takes up on the living room floor.. lol

 

[davesolo29]

heres a quick pic of the new tank on my floor

and because i keep getting harrassed about not posting fts of my 120, i took a couple of those too.

 

[Siderjan]

Lookin good Dave!  Just to make you feel better, my lost fish list for this year is longer then yours.

 

[davesolo29]

things have been on hold a bit for the last few days.  but, the baby has come and we are all home happy and healthy.  so now its time to get things on the go again.  lol

 

[Darryl_V]

Good to hear Dave.  Congrats.

 

[blair]

thats awesome dave congratz!!