Gimmito 450 gal L-shaped display

[gimmito]

 

[NC2WA]

sweet...wrasses look good...i had a pair of carpenter wrasses for 2yrs, but 6 mos ago, I found the wrasses on the garage floor. prolly the large PT trigger spook the wrasse out of the tank

 

[gimmito]

I definitely plan on installing a net guard before introducing them in the main display.

 

[gimmito]

 

[gimmito]

Jeremy (Tuberider) was kind enough to swing by and hook up the Geo 612 and dial in the Aquarium Plants regulator.

 

[Frankie]

What's up Jim! I really like your video and description of what's going on in there. Well done! The quarantine looks very peaceful. Those tangs look great!

That's the second reference to "making the wife happy and you will be happy" I have heard tonight on this board! LOL! I think God is trying to say something to me

 

[gimmito]

What's up Frankie ! Thanks for the kind words and yes if the Big Guy is telling you something...it pays to listen.

 

[gimmito]

I have to thank Shaun of Sunlight Supply for recommending buying angle iron at HD for my light racks. I bought six 8' sticks of 1" angle iron and was going to rivet it, but found a welder who said he could weld the angle iron (trying to find a welder to weld aluminum has been a pain).

Here's a pic of Joe at Metalworx in action.

 

[gimmito]

I used Rustoleum paint to help keep the aluminum from corroding.

 

[BigAl07]

SCORE on getting the frame welded up!! The build is coming along nicely!! Now get a LOT done this week

 

[gimmito]

Thanks Al,

Unfortunately, I'm on vacation in Mexico for the week. I'll get on it as soon as I get back.

 

[Krish]

Good stuff Jim!!! Tank of the year I tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BigAl07]

Mexico? Man I LOVE Mexico!!


Have a great and safe trip

 

[gimmito]

Thanks Krish...checks in the mail.

 

[gimmito]

Mexico? Man I LOVE Mexico!!


Have a great and safe trip

Thanks Al..Cabo San Lucas was a blast !

 

[gimmito]

I thought I'd post some pics of our vacation at Cabo San Lucas.

 

[gimmito]

Fedex brought a early Christmas present. Thanks Big Al for all your help in choosing the Profilux controller !

 

[Frankie]

Looks like you had a wonderful time Jim! Beautiful family!

Frank

 

[gimmito]

Thanks Frankie !

 

[gimmito]

I used a couple of wire suspension kits from Sunlight Supply and bought some 1/4" stainless steel nuts from OSH to secure them.

Here's a pic of the final product. I'm using Lumenmax Elite reflectors, Lumentek electronic/switchable ballast, & Ushio 14k se bulbs. I'm contemplating having a glass shop cut some low iron glass to protect the bulbs from splashes. Any thoughts ?