My 4x2x2 Upgrade

[Seg]

Just collected my new (used) tank yesterday. Got a 36x12x18 2 section sump with it, stand and a couple of powerheads and return pump. Spent the night yesterday from 10pm till 3am cleaning tank and sorting through stuff that Steve123 give me with it. Today I am on with cleaning sump out, washing down all powerheads and return pump. Then I am ahving to rearrange my front room to accomodate my new tank. :D Thought I would post some pics of my various steps through this exciting journey.

[marinemike]

will look good as saw tank at steves,and it just a little smaller than 1 I have,glad you've got started on it.

[Tangman]

Thats a good move Si it will keep you busy and dont forget the pics LOL Twiggy:D

[Seg]

will look good as saw tank at steves,and it just a little smaller than 1 I have,glad you've got started on it.
I'm hoping so m8, the missus wan't happy about the size of the tank, but she is coming round now.

[Seg]

Thats a good move Si it will keep you busy and dont forget the pics LOL Twiggy:D
Cheers m8. Needed something to get my teeth into, and I think this is just the thing. Lots of pics to come. :jump:

[marinemike]

I'm hoping so m8, the missus wan't happy about the size of the tank, but she is coming round now.
my misses was same about size of tank,then get this goes to bros,she see's 6footer and states "that would have looked nice in our room":eek:
ps if need any help just call.

[Seg]

my misses was same about size of tank,then get this goes to bros,she see's 6footer and states "that would have looked nice in our room":eek:
ps if need any help just call.
Thanx m8. Very much appreciated. Women......who knows what they are thinking.

[cl0wn]

looking much better after a clean, nice one seg!

[Seg]

Ok, so got the sump cleaned yesterday, and the tank into position, with much worrying about the weight issues. Our lass also expressed her opinions about the size of it all. Anyway got the main drain to the sump down half way to the sump, just need to get a length of pipe from shop to finish that part. Return pipe being fitted in place today. patched cabinet front panels up for time being due to a breakage collecting and bringing in the house, but going to redo the whole look of the cabinet. started to put water in aswell, going to fill in quater tank intervals to keep my eye on weight. Could also do with getting some more water, but I am open to donations, lol, :stickpoke:. So got some more pics, and will post some more when it is filled.

[Gaters]

my misses was same about size of tank,then get this goes to bros,she see's 6footer and states "that would have looked nice in our room":eek:
ps if need any help just call.

That's women for you-yours is never big enough when it comes to it;):eek:;):eek:

[Aqua Marine Imports]

Hi Si
look like you have got the bug well and truly ;);)
you might need a couple of the sunsun pumps now mate??? ;)

[stevieh]

bring your containers to my house and i will fill them for free:)

[Seg]

That's women for you-yours is never big enough when it comes to it;):eek:;):eek:
Yeah it is never big enough, but then they say size doesn't matter. lol

[Seg]

Hi Si
look like you have got the bug well and truly ;);)
you might need a couple of the sunsun pumps now mate??? ;)
Definately got the bug m8. Got 3 Sunsun pumps with tank F.O.C. But cheers anyway m8.

[Seg]

bring your containers to my house and i will fill them for free:)
You have PM m8.

[Seg]

Ok, so not posted on this thread for a while what with nearly getting rid of tank, then keeping and then moving it. So a quick pic update (before and as I am now).

Si

[marinemike]

its getting there.:):)

[Seg]

its getting there.:):)
Hopefully I might be able to get it all stained at the weekend. Going for some trim later, then finish the hood off.:D:D:D Surely the missus must be happy now. :D:D:D

[Seg]

Ok, so i got the trim this morning. Cut it to size. Going to put the hood together today. As you can see from the photos, the hood is positioned and held in place by cellotape, just to get a feel of how it looks. The hood will be just a basic 3 sides and a strut across the back so it can be easily modified when I decide on what lighting will be used later on. I think it is coming together nicely now.

[Seg]

Just a quick pic of how the redesign of the tan and stand is going. Any comments on the before and present welcome. :D

[Seg]

Still got the hood to finish, beading to put on and the doors to get.