Travis and Jessica's 400G Build

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 17, 2015

Rock has landed! Steve @ Reef Rocks really took care of us! For size comparison the top of the crate the one large rock it sitting on is 32"x48"...

Planning on setting up cardboard the size of the tank and making an aquascape we like on top of it, then drilling and zip-tying the rock together. From there right into the tank it goes and the sand goes in right after that.

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 17, 2015

Got all the rock carried into the house. The cardboard the big rocks are sitting on is exactly the same size as the tank dimensions. Also ran and grabbed some strong black (uv resistant) zip ties and a long masonry drill bit. Should get some progress made on the aquascape tomorrow. Also got the room all sanded out, yuck. Going to paint it tomorrow.

jman9331 · Mar 18, 2015

Ah the fun part rockscaping this should take a week lol

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 18, 2015

jman9331 said:
Ah the fun part rockscaping this should take a week lol

LOL, I know! I was looking at the pile of rocks thinking what in the heck are we going to do with all these rocks. Should be interesting...

Dextereef · Mar 18, 2015

awesome build! Following along and I can't wait to see more pics!

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 18, 2015

Dextereef said:
awesome build! Following along and I can't wait to see more pics!

Thanks!

Pull up a chair, its just about to get good!

11f150 · Mar 18, 2015

This is awesome. I would love to have a setup like this especially with the fish tank room.

jman9331 · Mar 18, 2015

A_CoupleClowns said:
LOL, I know! I was looking at the pile of rocks thinking what in the heck are we going to do with all these rocks. Should be interesting...

I wonder how many times youll change it before you agree that that's the scape you want.

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 22, 2015

jman9331 · Mar 22, 2015

Lol I was close about a week! Looks great!!

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 22, 2015

Thanks!

We still have to get it put into the tank and secure some of the rock together, LOL! Hopefully get the rock and sand in the tank today!

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 24, 2015

While setting the rockwork in place and epoxying it together, I stumbled across a large air bubble on the back bottom inside silicone seam. Here are some photos, let us know your opinions if we should be worried about this or am I just being overly picky?

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 24, 2015

***Update***

Ian from AGE called me this afternoon. We went over the photos and he asked me a few questions about the bubble. Turns out the bubble is no big deal at all. All we need to do is cut the top of the bubble off with a razor blade and apply some silicone over that spot. AGE even went out of their way to get us a tube of the exact same black silicone sent out via fedex today

lane:, along with everything we will need for the job, and some basic instructions packed in the box. :clap2:

We are very pleased with the way AGE handled the situation! Glad we went with a company that stands behind their product and takes care of their customers.

We are also SO relieved its a simple fix, thank The Lord!!! :amen:

jman9331 · Mar 27, 2015

I was going to say I'm not sure if its bad but after dumping the money that you did into this I'd expect everything to be flawless. Sounds like great customer service to me!!

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 27, 2015

jman9331 said:
I was going to say I'm not sure if its bad but after dumping the money that you did into this I'd expect everything to be flawless. Sounds like great customer service to me!!

Yeah they were great, Ian even offered to fly out in the beginning if needed. After a few questions it was obvious it was going to be a simple 2 minute fix, (well plus drying time LOL!).

jman9331 · Mar 27, 2015

are you going to be using a sandbed?

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 27, 2015

Yeah we have 200lbs of carib sea special grade. Should be around 1.5" deep.

DaveMorris · Mar 27, 2015

Looks like a great build so far. Exciting times for sure!

A_CoupleClowns · Mar 28, 2015

Thanks!

We are going to get our QT set up this weekend. Picked up a fluval aquaclear 50 power filter, and already have a 750gph koralia powerhead and heater ready. We are going to pick up a 40g tank on Sunday. Anybody have any QT tips for us? This is our first go round doing any type of QT, don't wanna hurt any fish.