The Shiro Tank

[ryno212]

Thanks bud... I need to get some palys from you after I'm done.

 

[ryno212]

Now that I have some time... I should have water soon..
Almost done with plumbing.

 

[SAWDUSTINTANK]

Very nice. I like the cleaness and consistency of your work. I see you even painted the housing on the Vortech controller. May I ask what is the acrylic box to the left of the stand. The ATO container? Thanks.

 

[ryno212]

Thanks.. Yeah that's a ATO box for my 250g tank, but I'm using it for this tank while it's being built.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Great build, I want to see the 250

 

[ryno212]

 

[WhoDey]

Looks great, what are the stocking plans?

 

[wrasseluver]

It looks like its almost ready for coral.

 

[ryno212]

 

[wrasseluver]

Very cool Ryan it's going to look awesome once you add some coral.

 

[tinctorus]

WOW that is some SERIOUS DIY skills man, GREAT JOB!!!

 

[Tajjo]

Wow that is some stunning work man. Good job I love it.
What kind of paint did you use?

 

[ryno212]

Thanks guys. No paint, all skinned in acrylic 1/8 sheets.

 

[Tajjo]

For the stand? How did you apply the acrylic?

 

[ryno212]

Yeah the stand. I used a glue called goop I think. I also used weld on, on the corners where the acrylic meet.

 

[Tajjo]

Pretty cool man. I bet expensive too!

 

[Pkunk35]

Love the clean presentation and use of color. Very inspiring, wish I had those build skills!

Will be following thanks for sharing.

 

[ryno212]

Got the skimmer in and running. Pay no mind to the hinges on the left, I have to lower the bottom one to make it even with right ones.

Moved all the coral over. Now I can sell the rest of the fish and shut down the 60.
Got a little brown algae but not bad. The skimmer should help.

 

[ryno212]

Got the skimmer in and running. Pay no mind to the hinges on the left, I have to lower the bottom one to make it even with right ones.

Moved all the coral over. Now I can sell the rest of the fish and shut down the 60.
Got a little brown algae but not bad. The skimmer should help.

 

[ryno212]

Nothing much done. Built a little acrylic box for the controler and the dosing pump, which will fit in the bottom section without being seen.
Cut hole for the top off container, now it justs needs water.