108 gallon in-wall tank - finally finished!

[garnpet]

Well my 108 gallon in-wall tank project is finally finished!   

The last of the fish and plants were put into the tank last night and my old 48 gallon tank is history.

For more pictures and a brief description of what was done click on the following link.

http://www.garneaufamily.ca/aquariums/108_construction.htm

[charlie]

Good job Peter, looks fantastic, love the stainless steel frame adds a nice touch.

[NjOyRiD]

its really really nice

do you have picture from the other side?

[garnpet]

[PaleoFishGirl]

Wow, it looks a lot better without that 48 stuck in front of it   Good thing it found a new home at my place

[Aiglos]

wow... 

What a great job ! that tank looks fabulous.


What about a rough cost for somone to do the work for you ?

[Aiglos]

On a side note.... do you have any fast growing nutrient sucking plants in there ? that is ALOT of light you have on it and you will need a fast growing plant to help keep algea down.

what about co2 ? are you going to be adding Potassium Nitrate to the tank ? Algea eating fish ? Great little webpage setup aswell ! 

Over all 110%

[Seanc]

nice job, i also have an in wall tank, i like how you used a metal frame, i am planing to use a wood one. I think i might have the same color of wall as you too great minds chose colors a like

[jee]

really #$%%!@ NICE! stainless frame is just

[garnpet]

What about a rough cost for somone to do the work for you ?

I think the work so far by the contractor has been about 8 hours @ $30/hour.

What about co2 ? are you going to be adding Potassium Nitrate to the tank ? Algea eating fish ? Great little webpage setup aswell ! 

I will be adding CO2 this week.  On all my planted tanks I just use PlantGro - nothing too fancy.  This tank has 5 SAE and 3 BN so if I get some algae they will be happy.

[garnpet]

Wow, it looks a lot better without that 48 stuck in front of it   Good thing it found a new home at my place

The tank looks nice at your place!  A bit on the shaky side though!   

[squeeker]

Garnpet,

I know it's sad, but that piece of driftwood looks familiar.  You know you've been working somewhere too long when you recognize other people's driftwood...

The tank looks fantastic.  Great job.

[luvfishies]

OhMyFreakinGod



Gorgeous.

[darkdep]

Absolutely beautiful.  Congrats on a GREAT setup!

[babblefish1960]

This is a well thought out arrangement, it also looks very nice, I see you're an accomplished interior decorator of the aquatic variety. Perhaps you may have stumbled on to a possible future form of employment.

I am very curious of the origins of the stainless steel frame you have there, it gives it a very complete look and bears the asking.

[garnpet]

I know it's sad, but that piece of driftwood looks familiar.  You know you've been working somewhere too long when you recognize other people's driftwood...

   You might have to explain yourself.  The middle piece was purchased over a year ago at SP Merivale and the large piece on the left at BA in Oakville last month.

I am very curious of the origins of the stainless steel frame you have there, it gives it a very complete look and bears the asking.

The stainless steel frame was custom made here in Ottawa.  Our contractor dealt with them so I can't remember the name.  I'll ask him today (he is coming to finish up the last few details) and post it later.

[RoxyDog]

I love it!  The stainless is just beautiful!  Is there an emoticon for completely jealous?   

[328iGuy]

Good job....I plan on doing the same thing with a 130G in the near future......

[az]

very nice, nice choice of red too, looks very good overall!

[328iGuy]

very nice, nice choice of red too, looks very good overall!

Red?  Thats terracotaa....orange.... 

[squeeker]

I know it's sad, but that piece of driftwood looks familiar.  You know you've been working somewhere too long when you recognize other people's driftwood...

    You might have to explain yourself.  The middle piece was purchased over a year ago at SP Merivale and the large piece on the left at BA in Oakville last month.

Yup, I used to work at SP Merivale... I've been working at Kanata for a year, and I worked at Merivale for a year before that 

[Mettle]

Just wanted to chime in to say you've done a fantastic job with the tank. I love the look of it. It's great. Especially that frame. (I'm a big fan of metals in the home.)

How do you find working on the tank from the back with the background you have on it? (I guess this goes for all people with in-wall tanks.) Seems it might be awkward at times - but I guess you get used to it?

Cheers.

[garnpet]

Red?  Thats terracotaa....orange.... 

Actually Rustic Brick from Benjamin Moore.

Yup, I used to work at SP Merivale... I've been working at Kanata for a year, and I worked at Merivale for a year before that 

Ahhh, now I understand.  When I saw that piece of driftwood I just had to buy it.

How do you find working on the tank from the back with the background you have on it? (I guess this goes for all people with in-wall tanks.) Seems it might be awkward at times - but I guess you get used to it?

The tank has only been going for 3 days now.  I have a feeling it's going to be a bit awkward, I'm used to looking through the glass to see what is going on.  Time will tell.

[az]

Actually Rustic Brick from Benjamin Moore.

[Seanc]

The tank has only been going for 3 days now.  I have a feeling it's going to be a bit awkward, I'm used to looking through the glass to see what is going on.  Time will tell.

i can tell you its alot harder to aqua scape when you have to walk all the way around the tank to actualy see what it looks like. the side of the tank that i do the maintence on is allways looking better, eavin though everything around it doesn't.

[garnpet]

The stainless steel frame was custom made here in Ottawa.  Our contractor dealt with them so I can't remember the name.  I'll ask him today (he is coming to finish up the last few details) and post it later.

The frame was made by Loucon Metal here in Ottawa.  Looks nice, however they didn't make the corners exactly 45 degrees so it might have to go back to the store.

http://louconmetal.com/

[artw]

I witnessed this tank first hand tonight, and it is absolutely stunning.

[gmann]

its about time !    looks fantastic Peter !  I know it took a while but now you, MB and the kids can sit back and enjoy...  well until you help me with mine..  what do you think if I propose moving the 90g  to the workshop ? I just measured and it will fit perfectly. I just have to come up with a place for Beccas "new"workshop.
gmann

[garnpet]

Do you want help with the tank, or digging your early grave if you take Becca's workshop?   

[gmann]

isnt this marriage thing all about compromise ?    I have my two tanks and well the second dog is coming. I am not sure exactly when but its coming. After visiting Oenologies place I almost called her back to reserve one of the dashunds...oh they were sooooo cute..
plus our vows state " I promise to nurture your dreams" .... so there you go I am in    ok thats lame but hey one can try.
gmann

[PaleoFishGirl]

gmann you are digging your *own* grave

[Seanc]

i think i might have to steel you're idea garnpet (like my little joke?), its a great idea, and will go well with the rest of the room, did it cost a substanciel amount of money though?(i hope you don't mind me asking)
thanks
sean

[garnpet]

i think i might have to steel you're idea garnpet (like my little joke?), its a great idea, and will go well with the rest of the room, did it cost a substanciel amount of money though?(i hope you don't mind me asking)
thanks
sean

The frame was actually pretty cheap - around $125.

[Underwater]

All I can say is ...

[Julie]

Very nice set up;  the stainless looks excellent.
Like your paint colours too