Dansreeftank rebuild

danangelo · Jul 14, 2014

My sliders are on for my Ato its 100 lbs limit hope its good ..

revhtree · Jul 14, 2014

Nice!

danangelo · Jul 27, 2014

revhtree said:
Nice!

Thanks Rev

Little update

The other aquascape wasn't to stable so I changed it up a bit..this what I have so far still probably move it around and add a few more rocks for stability.

fts

right side view

right side island

left side
Need to do some cover up I will let stay like that see if something else comes to mind..

BrotherReef · Jul 27, 2014

The aquascape is kicking real hard D. I really like it. How are you going to or rather what are you going to use to cover up the zip ties?

danangelo · Jul 27, 2014

BrotherReef said:
The aquascape is kicking real hard D. I really like it. How are you going to or rather what are you going to use to cover up the zip ties?

Thanks Wayne I am not sure yet what to use got any suggestions. .I eas thinking putty or cement..

BrotherReef · Jul 28, 2014

danangelo said:
Thanks Wayne I am not sure yet what to use got any suggestions. .I eas thinking putty or cement..

Maybe the epoxy sticks and use some rock rubble to make the epoxy fit in to look like the rocks.

Vmacisback · Jul 28, 2014

was this your aqua scape inspiration?

danangelo · Jul 29, 2014

Vmacisback said:
was this your aqua scape inspiration?

Yes it was but the first one I made was a little unstable and the acrylic rods and platform was unsightly. .I am still playing around with scape..

danangelo · Aug 10, 2014

A little update I got the light shelf done thanks to Daveocean for building the shelf for me I just finish painting it and installed the pully system and got the most the things I need for the automatic lift. I will have 2 safety feature added to the lift system just in case anything it will not drop completely into the water..I need to place the cables out the way but for now this is how far I got done...still a bit messy

painted it with a little bit of texture to match walls

danangelo · Aug 10, 2014

Here's more pics needs to tidy up the wires and clean up more but this is what it looks like so far

now there's lights..only the 2 250 w on

BrotherReef · Aug 10, 2014

Man that's looking good.

danangelo · Aug 11, 2014

BrotherReef said:
Man that's looking good.

Thanks Wayne. .its getting there

Prepping for paint..

I got a ferrari of lights an old one lol..

danangelo · Aug 11, 2014

BrotherReef · Aug 11, 2014

Saweeeet

nelson.jdautobody · Aug 11, 2014

Yea I think u nailed it with that aquascape bro. I liked the way your first attempt started but the end result was a bit to clumpy looking-this secknd attempt looks clean, custom, and natural looking. Kudos

davocean · Aug 11, 2014

Happy to contribute to your build Danny, looks great!

ReeferEric · Aug 12, 2014

Nice handy work, feels good to DIY and have it come out looking very professional.

dragonfish · Aug 16, 2014

cool waiting for the electricity part :rockon:

Crat996 · Aug 16, 2014

Love the setup! Can't wait for water!!

danangelo · Aug 27, 2014

BrotherReef said:
Saweeeet

thanks Bro glad you like it.

nelson.jdautobody said:
Yea I think u nailed it with that aquascape bro. I liked the way your first attempt started but the end result was a bit to clumpy looking-this secknd attempt looks clean, custom, and natural looking. Kudos

thank you sir ya I wasn't completely happy with the first one so I consulted with the big boss and she said less rock so that's what happened..lol

davocean said:
Happy to contribute to your build Danny, looks great!

Thank you Dave I appreciate you taking your time to help with shelf now the wife is happy and not worried that the shelf will come down on the tank thanks to you.

ReeferEric said:
Nice handy work, feels good to DIY and have it come out looking very professional.

thank you Eric ya I tried to do as much as I can by myself to save some money but also with some help from good friends with things I need help with is much appreciated. .

dragonfish said:
cool waiting for the electricity part :rockon:

thank you Dragonfish ya me too can't wait till I can get everything that I can make automatic. .need a few more things that I need to save up for like the linear actuators for my doors and the lifter for the light. .