drunkenfool
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Just resized the pics :-)
Here is the current full tank shot but we also sorted out the return pipework last night so that big white pipe has now gone :-) ;
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drunkenfool
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The best pic that I've managed to take of the tank at night with the moonlight LEDs on
Another 8 cans of expanding foam used, that's now all of the horizontal pipework above and below ground insulated with just the two small vertical sections to finish (we've used 48 cans so far!)
The garden is starting to look a tiny bit more like a garden again, hoepfully all this rain will let the earth settle so we can then put some seed back down soon.
Garage now tidied but the stacked sump system is still to be installed for the automatic water change and topup, and the quarantine tank.
Pipework now properly finished on the return to the sump, just need to get another filter sock.
Chaeto growing nicely under the 125w 6300k Envirolite lamp. I need to silicone on some glass lower down in the sump though and drown the light down inside a bit instead of resting on top.
The corner by the garage door where the drain is going to be installed ready for the automatic water changes and self cleaning skimmer. The drive has already been dug up to access the main soil pipe in preparation.
Where the sink is going to be installed in the corner along with another drain connected to the same soil pipe.
I walked into the dining room and caught Finn sitting up on a chair watching the fish! The rest of the boxing on the pillars will be finished next week, and hopefully boxing in all of the top of the tank too.
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How much has it cost you so far?
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whitter45
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15k isnt it
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drunkenfool
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
15k isnt it
Bit more than that now but yeah, that sort of ballpark figure. That doesn't include any of the livestock though 
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quote:
Originally posted by drunkenfool
quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
15k isnt it
Bit more than that now but yeah, that sort of ballpark figure. That doesn't include any of the livestock though
My god..... 
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drunkenfool
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A few new corals that I picked up on the weekend (and a clam!);
Tridacna maxima
Euphyllia Paradivisa
Hydnophora
Oulophyllia
Montipora Capricornis
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Hammer
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Have you went back to punting eccies mate?
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drunkenfool
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quote:
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Have you went back to punting eccies mate?
 Nah I never did that and certainly not doing it now!
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drunkenfool
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We finally got the blinds installed in the lounge and dining room today so I've been able to take some better night shots without reflections.
Full tank shot with the moonlight LEDs and the actinics
The new plating green monti is really fluorescent under the actinics, its a shame the camera cant capture the colours properly!
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baza31
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I know fuck all about fish by my mate had a tank and bought a shark , which ate another fish that must of being too big and you could see the bulge. Died few days later.
Looks good and there's some dedication there
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Haimsey
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Thats some serious spending, but looks incredible! Good work.
Marcy Marc 
White Sport Progress Thread
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drunkenfool
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Here's a video of the whole tank - still got a bit of work to do but it's getting there!
http://youtu.be/aYAk_6RFxuI?hd=1
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Hammer
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Brilliant 
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Awesome!
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drunkenfool
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started putting the hardwood floor down now and the whole room is staring to come together :-) Also finished the AV install, I'll get some pictures up later if I remember.
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Gaz
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how will you insulate your outside pipe from frost and cold splits?
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drunkenfool
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All of the underground section is covered in about 2" of expanding foam (we used over 50 cans, which was almost £500 just for the insulation!). The vertical sections will probably be wrapped in loft insulation and boxed in to protect them from the wet because I will still need access to them for maintenance eventually.
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AndyKent
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Surely there was a better way to insulate rather than expanding foam?
I can't imagine it being as effective as wrapped and sealed PIR insulation?
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Gavin
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Looks awesome!!! and fair play for all the effort and time thats gone into that
... 15k??  but each to their own, some people spend that on modifying a car 
[Edited on 31-07-2012 by Gavin]
pew pew pew pewwwww
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drunkenfool
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quote:
Originally posted by Gavin
Looks awesome!!! and fair play for all the effort and time thats gone into that
... 15k?? but each to their own, some people spend that on modifying a car
[Edited on 31-07-2012 by Gavin]
Exactly, I hate to think how much I spent on my first corsa and at least I csn enjoy this for hours every day and hopefully for the next 5-10 years before I move house again!
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Gavin
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pew pew pew pewwwww
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drunkenfool
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Two ideas for cladding above and below the tank, any input on which you guys would think looks best?!
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Half Pint
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1st Picture.... (on the left)
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Really cool!!
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