1000 Gallon System...The long road is almost over

[Bono]

looks awesome so far, very well thought out.

 

[Mr J&J]

Thank you. I really did put a lot of thought into this. I've read all the large tank threads and tried to "steal" any good idea I came across. I'm sure I forgot something or will screw something up so don't worry...

 

[woodnaquanut]

Sweet looking tank and that sump is just acrylic porn!

It looks like it's in a conference room. Care to share more about it's location?

 

[CafeReef]

very nice setup so far. following

 

[edinphilly]

Filter Socks

Ah.

Very cool build.

 

[Mr J&J]

Sweet looking tank and that sump is just acrylic porn!

It looks like it's in a conference room. Care to share more about it's location?

It is actually in my office. Our conference room is on the 2nd floor. The equipment room is right behind the tank to the left. If you look closely, you'll see where a section of drywall was removed and you can see the concrete wall.

The office is outside of Chicago in Aurora.

 

[Mr J&J]

Sweet looking tank and that sump is just acrylic porn!

Oh I agree!!!! I almost don't want to ruin it with water...lol

 

[rjjr1963]

I really like the way you've planned the infrastructure. Very professional and uncluttered. Are you still using a 250 gallon sump and if so where will it go?

 

[Mr J&J]

Yes, Sump arrives Thursday. I'll try to take some pics tomorrow of where it's going...maybe it would be easier if I just put a drawing/plan together of the project space. If I have time, I'll draw one up on cad when I'm at my desk.

 

[Socaltoaz]

spectacular. nicely done.

 

[McPuff]

This is great. Following along.

 

[BMMMW]

Looks like a strong start!

 

[Mr J&J]

spectacular. nicely done.

Thank you. Your build is one I have followed since day 1 and I have tried to incorporate as much as possible. Like you, I'm still unsure on whether it will be a FOWL or a modified reef. This will be full of Tangs, Angels and Puffers. If I incorporate corals, I'll have to live with some of them being eaten.

 

[slief]

Very nice build! Looking forward to seeing this come together!

 

[Socaltoaz]

Thank you. Your build is one I have followed since day 1 and I have tried to incorporate as much as possible. Like you, I'm still unsure on whether it will be a FOWL or a modified reef. This will be full of Tangs, Angels and Puffers. If I incorporate corals, I'll have to live with some of them being eaten.

Thank you. Im jealous of your plumbing.

With regards to corals- I'm leaning the same direction. Ill be doing some angels and some hardy fast growing corals- green star polyps for example. People say its a weed but I like the look and the angels will keep the weed in check.

 

[phxo]

Very nice

 

[Mr J&J]

WOO HOO!!!! Sump arrival day!

 

[Mr J&J]

I got so excited that I moved it into place

 

[Ricardo18]

I don't blame you!!!
This part is half the fun!!

 

[sde1500]

And here I am feeling worried/overwhelmed at having to actually plumb a sump into my new tank, involving 1 drain and 1 return line haha. All that plumbing there looks so nicely put together. Great start so far!