New ray tank

Its looking amazing @top dog

Looking like new again!
I agree with that extra base... Im just as neurotic but rather safe than sorry..

Yes.... James is absolutely amazing.. he is a master at what he does and he makes it look so easy..
He will be coming to us once yours is done ... that's also going to be some 'fun'

 

please elaborated, new monster tank? or pup grow out tank?
when and if i am around to help, pretty sure i am deep enough in your dept that i should help for next few improvement atleast

 

Hahhha @top dog ... you don't owe us anything!!!
Just your friendship is enough but we appreciate the offer and will shout if need be !
Think Cesar is dreading this exercise as much as you were dreading yours...
New monster tank.....

Pup tank.... probably in the future as the promises I was made materialized last week so its probably going to need an upgrade but I still have about a year before I need to.. but.. I will share this in next day or two..

 

There is two people in ur tank.....that's big
Can't wait for the wife to give me the thumbs up for a bigger tank.

 

some picture less updates
had a rather ruff weekend celebrating my grandfathers 90th with cousins shipping in from around the world so did very little sadly.
james the tank builder finished the 2 new layer of base and drilled the 2 overflow outlets. All that is left is rebuilding overflow box and drilling 2 holes for filter return.
set out exactly how and what is needed for the sump, witch should arrive next weekend with james for final touches getting the tank fixed.
picked up a return pump for a steal. got a resun sea-lion have not used the brand for a while but i really wanted 10 turn overs per hour meaning i needed a 18000 ltr per hour pump, witch was killing me when i looked at the price of preferred brands. pump was cheap enough that i can just replace should need arise.

 

sadly far slower than i would like bit good things come to those who wait (turning into a mantra with this build)

 

Sounds like everything is falling together nicely
I know the feeling.. once you start, you just cant wait to see the fish in the new tank!! An Murphy's Law... all sorts of silly things happen to slow you down!!

 

How does your tank look like now? Any new photos?

 

sorry work just been manic and about to get worse
will post update pics tonight
tank is done and was ment to try full it yesterday, just been to busy
filter is done and quite impressive
bought 20ltr bucket of matrix
have a 18000ltr per hour pump
now i just need time to get all stuff finished so i can rest full and move forward

 

@top dog . Cant wait to see the finished product. Can you also add some photos of the filtration system as i am doing so research on a lekker system to use when i build my massive tank. I am very jealous.

 

Will keep our finger crossed for you @top dog
Hope this weekend s kind to you and we look forward to those pictures!!

 

Good luck for this weekend @top dog ,

Im also planning on starting to fill mine up and test it this weekend... have to get my males out
Cant handle to see my girls taking so much strain anymore

 

sorry guys got home late last night so did not have time to get decent pics
unfortunately i have a expo next week so spending the weekend moving equipment onto the stand.
think i am just going to put it on back burner till next month when i have the time, cause i really do not feel like rushing and having to redo it

 

just sucks but yes
glad i do not have the issues that cesar is having where it has to be done