Hi all
I have been away for a while and have finally decided to start a thread on my system. It has taken me about a year to get to where I am today. The whole system is complete and have been testing the plumbing with fresh water for about 3 weeks now. I have drained the water this weekend and hopefully by next weekend will get sea water and start the cycling process.
Just a quick history of my tank, (but don't worry, there will be lots of photos as I know you guys like them). We did some alterations in August last year to open plan our house and demolished a bedroom to become our new dining room. This left a recess in the wall where the old bedroom cupboards where situated. This left a perfect recess for my new setup, flush with the wall. In October 2009 the build began. It has taken so long because I have had to try and juggle many things like, work, finances for the aquarium, young children etc. It's called balance and patience. The only time to work on the tank was when my young daughter took her afternoon naps on weekends.
I am more comfortable with woodwork than metal, so the whole structure is made up of SA pine.
I don't want to write too much and bore all of you, so here is a quick drawing of what I wanted to try and acheive and the structure/framework completed. I will post more pictures in stages.
I have been away for a while and have finally decided to start a thread on my system. It has taken me about a year to get to where I am today. The whole system is complete and have been testing the plumbing with fresh water for about 3 weeks now. I have drained the water this weekend and hopefully by next weekend will get sea water and start the cycling process.
Just a quick history of my tank, (but don't worry, there will be lots of photos as I know you guys like them). We did some alterations in August last year to open plan our house and demolished a bedroom to become our new dining room. This left a recess in the wall where the old bedroom cupboards where situated. This left a perfect recess for my new setup, flush with the wall. In October 2009 the build began. It has taken so long because I have had to try and juggle many things like, work, finances for the aquarium, young children etc. It's called balance and patience. The only time to work on the tank was when my young daughter took her afternoon naps on weekends.
I am more comfortable with woodwork than metal, so the whole structure is made up of SA pine.
I don't want to write too much and bore all of you, so here is a quick drawing of what I wanted to try and acheive and the structure/framework completed. I will post more pictures in stages.