Shmoopy's Build

Shmoopy · Oct 10, 2016

Thanks, yours is looking awesome. Its probably the hardest part of building a tank...

Pugfishluv3 · Oct 10, 2016

Looking good can't wait to see it finished and corals growing in it.

Shmoopy · Oct 10, 2016

Thanks Pug, me too. Ive been patient with the build so far but im getting anxious to get some coral going. I will transfer a few frags from my old tank soon i hope.

KillKennyTank · Oct 10, 2016

WOW ! Love all the hard work you have done to the control panel and cabinet. I need to take a class from you on that !

Shmoopy · Oct 10, 2016

Thanks Kenny, its funny how different hobby's compliment each other. Electronics from drones, woodworking, and plumbing all come in handy when building a tank. Funny thing is i had almost everything in my garage already, its basically a small home depot.

Maki~R~G~A · Oct 11, 2016

Shmoopy said:
New Seneye to monitor ammonia, Ready for the cycle to be done with so i can start adding Coral.

CooL

Ojoh · Oct 11, 2016

Following along. Looks great!

revhtree · Oct 11, 2016

Really cool build!

revhtree · Oct 11, 2016

Shmoopy said:
Time for the Hard Part... Aquascaping...
Ok, things to consider: golden ratio, power of thirds, % sand to rock, coral placement, what i like, what my wife likes, what my kids like, astrology, etc..

acrylic for stability

Any way you might create a new thread and explain what you're doing for those that may not understand it? I would like to feature it!

tj w · Oct 11, 2016

Good idea Rev! I love these builds that get creative like this. I also really like the pull out electronics cabinet in the stand. Fantastic idea that I have yet to see until now. I'll be following this one for sure.

LandenB · Oct 11, 2016

nice tank! amazing scape!

Cary · Oct 11, 2016

Great build. Sorry for the question... Doesn't the humidity in the cabinet cause the electronics to corrode quickly?

john.m.cole3 · Oct 11, 2016

You live in Lubbock, right? I've seen your tank on the facebook club here. Good to see you on R2R!!!

Alfrareef · Oct 11, 2016

Great build! Following.

tj w · Oct 11, 2016

Lubbock? I'm in Abilene. Wish we had more reefers here.

Cary · Oct 11, 2016

Cary said:
Great build. Sorry for the question... Doesn't the humidity in the cabinet cause the electronics to corrode quickly?

john.m.cole3 said:
You live in Lubbock, right? I've seen your tank on the facebook club here. Good to see you on R2R!!!

No, just north of Dallas, Sorry

john.m.cole3 · Oct 11, 2016

Cary said:
No, just north of Dallas, Sorry

nO, NOT YOU. i KNOW WHERE aLLEN IS. i MEANT THE op @Shmoopy . i'VE SEEN HIS TANK ON THE LUBBOCK FB PAGE. dangit! I keep hitting the caps lock , lol :mad:

Daniel@R2R · Oct 11, 2016

Shmoopy said:
Time for the Hard Part... Aquascaping...
Ok, things to consider: golden ratio, power of thirds, % sand to rock, coral placement, what i like, what my wife likes, what my kids like, astrology, etc..

acrylic for stability

Wow!! Awesome job on the scape! I don't want to hijack your thread, but if you'd be willing to post another thread explaining some of the way you go about determining how you want to do your scape, that would be awesome! For example, an explanation of some of the principles you mention (golden ratio, power of thirds, % sand to rock) for the less informed (*cough, cough* ...like ME, for example... *cough, cough*), it would be appreciated by many I'm sure!

bknapp · Oct 11, 2016

Dude. Dude.

Epic.

Great work on everything.

Coastie Reefer · Oct 11, 2016

Shmoopy said:
Cabinet painted and electronics installed (somewhat)

Drawer slides for the cabinet and matching handle from home depot!
Note the GFCI and network gaming adapter for internet access

More wiring than I anticipated..