DIY Monster Fish Tank

Parka said:
And you would be correct kind friend! I did the leak test on Wednesday and at about 2/3 full I noticed a tiny leak at about the half full point. I wasn't ready with a siphon hose either and it was such a slow leak, I just let it leak itself out down to the halfway point. I blew a big fan on the floor and I also run a dehumidifier 24/7 so most of the leaked out water has already evaporated. I just got it drained today.

This pic is during the fill.
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And this pic is from today when I started draining the tank.
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I had a bowfront 140 gallon for almost 20 years. So, call me out for any questions. I had it down to a science and there was almost no work involved. Plenty of sand and a proper salt level keeps the PH right and the rest is as easy.

All my fish died when Hurricane Irma knocked the power out for 6 days...poor babies got too hot and all croaked. It smelled much like @TigerBait1971 fist after pleasuring his ol lady. My red hawkfish was over a decade old...some others almost as old. It was such a bummer, I gave the tank to the Shell Museum on Sanibel.
 
JuiceTheGator said:
All my fish died when Hurricane Irma knocked the power out for 6 days...poor babies got too hot and all croaked. It smelled much like @TigerBait1971 fist after pleasuring his ol lady.
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Parka said:
Thanks JTG, that is super nice of you! It's just going to be a fresh water setup, much less complicated than a salt water tank. But absolutely, whenever I can get helpful advice it's a good thing. Thanks again, friend!
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Well, my initial advice is to do a salt tank instead! It's easier because you don't have to obsess about PH all the time - the salt and sand and drop tank do the job.
Besides, freshwater fish be ugly. You could have coral and cool shit....
 
JuiceTheGator said:
Well, my initial advice is to do a salt tank instead! It's easier because you don't have to obsess about PH all the time - the salt and sand and drop tank do the job.
Besides, freshwater fish be ugly. You could have coral and cool shit....
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It sure is true that salt water fish are stunningly beautiful compared to most fresh water fish.
 
Well the tank has been emptied for several days now and I left a fan blowing inside of it to help dry things and I think I'm going to go ahead and try to flip this big box on its front side. I will use the car jack again to get it tipping and then I hope I can pull it on over.

And then I can put another bead of silicone around the glass edges. If I can get that done today I will be able to do Leak Test #2 on Saturday.
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At this moment, Baby Monster is filled and holding steady!

The fill for the leak test #2 started at 4:28 PM and was full at 4:55 PM eastern. About 280 gallons in less than a half hour, I'm not sure but I believe that is some high water pressure for a residential property.

Enjoy the pics, my friends! I'm just about ready to start a new hobby! But I still have to build a hood for Baby Monster, he so handsome!
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Parka said:
When I got up this morning I went straight downstairs to the basement before I even had coffee.

And the floor was completely... DRY! After 12+ hours no leaks. :yes:
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Good stuff!
 
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