Wilson's 5ive

[wilsontantw]

Totally agree with Bro peacemaker

Yo bro... frankly... credit goes to bro eniram.. I visited him late one night (close to midnight) for advice on piping... the paper and ideas were supplied by him...

This is mine..

[wilsontantw]

Guess it's about time to reveal tank specs prior to showing the tank delivery pics...

1) Main tank

- 60Lx24Wx22H (inches)

- 2 sides crystal glass

- 12mm all round

- External overflow with tinted glass panel. C/w 2x40mm overflow

- Internal underflow

- eurobracing at top and bottom

2) Sump tank

- 36x21x18 (21 - for filter sock)

- 8mm all round

- accomodate Skimmer, FR, holding area for fish/coral/chaeto

3) Cabinet

- kapor wood

- 78x25x43, the stand is taller than usual for standing height view

- rounded corners

- electrical compartment box

- Hood with adjustable length for various types of lighting

[wilsontantw]

On 22 October 2011, the arrival...

[wilsontantw]

First up, the stand...

6.5' long, couldn't fit into lift with the trolley.

[wilsontantw]

Next up the tank...

[peacemaker]

I like tank delivery shots. Very exciting.

[tench1]

Bro Wilson, Nice designed tank!

I like your over+under flow concept most! Well done!

Keep the pictures coming!

[yellowtang]

Excellent ! But the Nobel Most Loving Award should really go to your wife. Always remember what a supportive partner she is.

Such big nice tank, if you dont keepsps is really sinful.

Cheers,

mike

[wilsontantw]

Bro Wilson, Nice designed tank!

I like your over+under flow concept most! Well done!

Keep the pictures coming!

Only applicable for barebottom tanks... do get it next time, it really does help to clean some detritus.. but still siphoning is required...

Yeah.. more pic on the way...

[wilsontantw]

Excellent ! But the Nobel Most Loving Award should really go to your wife. Always remember what a supportive partner she is.

Such big nice tank, if you dont keepsps is really sinful.

Cheers,

mike

Uncle Mike, I'm blessed... frankly, most spouses will never ever allow this to happen..

or this...

or this...

So yes, she deserves a big reward... to the tune of 5ive...

[wilsontantw]

and here comes the main event!

3 men made light work...

[LittleBurger]

[wilsontantw]

Yup. Open concept... Easier for piping and cabling work.. also initial plan was to house chiller inside.. thus needed that...

I'm using laminates.. and yes again... gotta be real careful with any sort of water.. not just salt water..

[bellinayu]

Finally reading your tank build. Was asking Cedric about yr tank when I went his place 2 weeks bk. Once my leg heals and when I go bedok area again, will self invite myself to see yr tank in person . Un-cured rocks can really be a pain. Very envious of yr real estate space!

[wilsontantw]

Finally reading your tank build. Was asking Cedric about yr tank when I went his place 2 weeks bk. Once my leg heals and when I go bedok area again, will self invite myself to see yr tank in person . Un-cured rocks can really be a pain. Very envious of yr real estate space!

belle, good to have u drop by... do rest well and wish u a speedy recovery ...

Indeed the curing is a real pain and hassle. A strong reminder to new reefers who are thinking of marine... think , think twice... and think again....

Lol...

[wilsontantw]

Within a short time, tank is up on the cabinet and starting to pipe it up...

Note: time on clock...

[wilsontantw]

Tick tock...

Almost done...

Right about there...

Done! And the clock stops.

Obviously the tank towers over the TV, perhaps it's time to get a new one this Christmas...

[wilsontantw]

Some interesting features... hope you can use them in future...

1) anti-slam hinges..

2) no more sharp corners... good for those with kids..

3) sunroof.. close

sunroof.. open

[johnmariados]

If this is anything like your other 3.5yr++, 130 page journal of a thread......I'm sure it'll be a great adventure! Thanx for taking us along for the ride Bro.

[comycus]

I like the sun roof concept! that's a brilliant idea

Seems like you are employing just a normal standpipe concept for your overflow with a backup, very simple. Is it noisy?

bro, also notice that your overflow is not covered, might want to build a cover just in case fish jumps into your overflow? or at least put nettings on your standpipes to prevent them from getting sucked into sump.

[TayHongSiang]

TOTM material

[sunny03]

why no one ask about the "damage" for this tank and cabinate.... Bro can let me know...

[peacemaker]

Bro, you might wanna consider applying some Vaseline (paste type) to the hinges to prevent or slow down rusting.

[Harlequinmania]

I like your white cabinet like mine

[onizukaa]

very nice and neat setup!!! woo hoo must go see see once it's up and running! love the tank!