Leishman September 8, 2010 Author Share September 8, 2010 Here's my 'man cave'. I get the unfinished section of storage with the hand written dimensions. Time to plan the new tank setup. The ceiling is 9'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore September 8, 2010 Share September 8, 2010 The way I read that floor plan, you have room for a 12' long tank at least 36" deep, maybe 30" high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT September 8, 2010 Share September 8, 2010 12 feet of Leishman Goodness would be nice.... guessing it wont be that but i would love to see it. Let me know if you need any help. Cant wait to see the progress get goin good luck on the move its no fun, i see a move in my near future too dagnabit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barebottomcorals_Ed September 8, 2010 Share September 8, 2010 sweet Rik! nice to see you getting back in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman September 8, 2010 Author Share September 8, 2010 12'..... NO WAY. The old 36x36x25 is going in there. We should be in by Jan 15 and I hope to have water in there by March. Going to do it right this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla September 9, 2010 Share September 9, 2010 (edited) Going to do it right this time. Awesome news, Rik. Out of curiosity, what did you feel was wrong with your last set up? It seemed like a pretty solid set up. Edited September 9, 2010 by zoozilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami September 9, 2010 Share September 9, 2010 Awesome space, Rik. Is that hand-drawn vertical line a wall that you're planning? Man-cave on the left, fish room on the right? Looks like you'll have access to a lot of good infrastructure, too. Tap water for your RO/DI; outside air for the skimmer (assuming that the parts of the external wall are above ground), and maybe even for exhausting; and, is that a deep sink by the water heater? How about electrical upgrades? You'll be all set for that 12-footer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller September 9, 2010 Share September 9, 2010 I say just line it and fill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman September 9, 2010 Author Share September 9, 2010 Awesome news, Rik. Out of curiosity, what did you feel was wrong with your last set up? It seemed like a pretty solid set up. All my tanks never looked complete, inside or out. The stands were never what I wanted. The canopy/light rack never looked right. I never had a fully grown in tank that had the right fish in it. This time will spend time on the stand and light rack as this will not be in-wall. I have some ideas but they might be too expensive to do right away. 1st step after moving in is to buy blinds for the windows and 4 new TVs. Awesome space, Rik. Is that hand-drawn vertical line a wall that you're planning? Man-cave on the left, fish room on the right? Looks like you'll have access to a lot of good infrastructure, too. Tap water for your RO/DI; outside air for the skimmer (assuming that the parts of the external wall are above ground), and maybe even for exhausting; and, is that a deep sink by the water heater? How about electrical upgrades? You'll be all set for that 12-footer! This pic will help to explain: I say just line it and fill it. But that would flood my new bar area: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller September 9, 2010 Share September 9, 2010 But that would flood my new bar area: Not so, remember, we're only talking the "unfinished section." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller September 9, 2010 Share September 9, 2010 you really want a circular sump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone October 5, 2010 Share October 5, 2010 Hey Rik, glad to see you are doing well. Every six months or so I'll jump online to see how it's coming. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman October 5, 2010 Author Share October 5, 2010 All good G. Hows married life treating ya? Got a tank? Babie(s)? Both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone March 7, 2011 Share March 7, 2011 Rik, it's almost been six months. Just checking in on you. Garrett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman March 7, 2011 Author Share March 7, 2011 In the new house, and most boxes are unpacked. I had the house built with a floor drain, water supply and a shower vent in the area I was going to put the tank, but I don't miss the hobby, or the tank, so I'm bot sure if I will set it up again. How's you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Camaron March 7, 2011 Share March 7, 2011 its not surprising, this hobby is a demanding money pit, either way, you had one of the nicest tanks i ever saw and if you do set up again it would be of great value to all reefers who looked up to your tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastone March 11, 2011 Share March 11, 2011 Ah, bought a house, got married. Two dogs. Got a new bike. Don't know if I'll get back into it. Too much time and too much money for my broke behind. I hope all's well with you Rik. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman August 19, 2013 Author Share August 19, 2013 Two and 1/2 years later......... The tank has water in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 Awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 Congrats! Pics please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman August 19, 2013 Author Share August 19, 2013 Congrats! Pics please! You first...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 You first...... Ha! Touché gadgets...fts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgets August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 You first...... Ok. I will post tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 This is my 2nd favorite post today. Looking forward to seeing your build move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 Wow! I jumped on here at work thinking someone had just posted a query as to whether you had done more...to find out its got water! Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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