Tiny- The Wallet Destroyer (1000G)

ElussssvReefSD · Oct 26, 2021

jamesdomini4 said:
I wonder, what is the kind of budget for such a Moster tank? I have ptsd from how much I spent on my IM25 lagoon.

This is going to be a showstopper once finished.

Let's just say I bought a tank instead of a car and leave it at that, I don't want to trigger your PTSD

. Basically I followed the, "this is what I think it'll cost then double it way of thinking" which has helped to soften the blow financially.

SirCrush32 · Oct 27, 2021

ElussssvReefSD said:
Let's just say I bought a tank instead of a car and leave it at that, I don't want to trigger your PTSD . Basically I followed the, "this is what I think it'll cost then double it way of thinking" which has helped to soften the blow financially.

I am new to this hobby, but I've been in my car hobby for over 3 decades now and this hobby can't cost no where near my car hobby. Not saying its possible, but for me I know what I've spent on a single car and I've been getting fussed at for it since

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I have to admit I do like your logic.

Daniel@R2R · Oct 28, 2021

Excited to follow along! I like your ideas on the cabinetry as well. I'm a fan of floating canopies.

ElussssvReefSD · Oct 28, 2021

SirCrush32 said:
I am new to this hobby, but I've been in my car hobby for over 3 decades now and this hobby can't cost no where near my car hobby. Not saying its possible, but for me I know what I've spent on a single car and I've been getting fussed at for it since .

I have to admit I do like your logic.

Well, yeah I'm not gonna argue with 30+ years of automotive tinkering, def not going to approach that haha.

Luckily, I only had to answer the question "how much is this going to cost" once. This was followed by possibly the largest eye-roll I have ever seen, and then about a half-day of the silent treatment. But now all is at peace within the household, and I'm moving forward, maybe not with support per se, but at least silent acceptance LoL.

ElussssvReefSD · Oct 28, 2021

Daniel@R2R said:
Excited to follow along! I like your ideas on the cabinetry as well. I'm a fan of floating canopies.

Hey thanks!

This is the final design for the cabinetry and canopy:

Cleaned up the lines a bit to give it a slightly more modern look.

Mhamilton0911 · Oct 28, 2021

Definitely following along, love the dimensions and can't wait for you to get eyes on the actual tank!! Exciting!

ElussssvReefSD · Oct 28, 2021

Mhamilton0911 said:
Definitely following along, love the dimensions and can't wait for you to get eyes on the actual tank!! Exciting!

Thanks, you and me both!

SirCrush32 · Oct 28, 2021

ElussssvReefSD said:
Well, yeah I'm not gonna argue with 30+ years of automotive tinkering, def not going to approach that haha.

Luckily, I only had to answer the question "how much is this going to cost" once. This was followed by possibly the largest eye-roll I have ever seen, and then about a half-day of the silent treatment. But now all is at peace within the household, and I'm moving forward, maybe not with support per se, but at least silent acceptance LoL.

You forgot sleeping on the couch......

I remember building a drift car, daughter born so I didn't drive it. That winter tore down and rebuilt it again. I think I stayed in on the couch that entire summer.

I will be following this build because this is something I want to do in my office.

ElussssvReefSD · Dec 10, 2021

SHE HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!

In the garage pending some site prep work that still needs to be done....but Tiny is finally here on site, in the flesh, and looking THICC

bpbonds · Dec 10, 2021

That tank is Epic!

Mhamilton0911 · Dec 10, 2021

ElussssvReefSD said:
SHE HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!

In the garage pending some site prep work that still needs to be done....but Tiny is finally here on site, in the flesh, and looking THICC

It made the car look so small! Exciting!!

1ocean · Dec 10, 2021

love

ElussssvReefSD said:
Getting new equipment is almost the most exciting part of this whole process! I couldn't wait to even get these bad boys home (too bad they won't be wet for another year LoL) to snap a pic! #retailtherapy #keepingthedreamalive

love these have 2 on my 300. They push the water from side to side of my 8 feet long tank...

JGT · Dec 10, 2021

ElussssvReefSD said:
Hey thanks!

This is the final design for the cabinetry and canopy:

Cleaned up the lines a bit to give it a slightly more modern look.

Like the modern lines and design. Are you able to raise the floating canopy if needed? With a tank that size, 18” is a tight fit for maintenance, esp at the bottom of the tank.

ElussssvReefSD · Dec 10, 2021

JGT said:
Like the modern lines and design. Are you able to raise the floating canopy if needed? With a tank that size, 18” is a tight fit for maintenance, esp at the bottom of the tank.

Now that I have the actual tank, I agree that 18" may not be enough so will probably put more distance between canopy and tank. It's always different when you're measuring versus when you have the actual tank in the flesh. Really puts things in perspective and scale.

JGT · Dec 10, 2021

Maybe check with your designer to see if you can tastefully put the canopy on linear actuators to raise and lower as needed. If you stuck with the canopy it would be easy as it would be hidden. I put my 80/20 lighting frame on a tubular shade motor and can raise and lower it from my phone. Very handy for maintenance. Especially when using scrapers and such that have long handles.