150 DD Build
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epstein
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After buying My tank AT Puppy Center for an incredible Price..... I decided to build my own stand... That way I could achieve the goal of having it blend with the room and look like furniture and not a fish stand. I also wanted it to be higher than conventional tanks so that it can be viewed fully and more easily.
primered with Killz...
Skinned with oak
and Then I stained and used a satin urethane
primered with Killz...
Skinned with oak
and Then I stained and used a satin urethane
epstein
New member
test fit in the room....... Gut check with Wifey....... and water testing began ..... Unlike my corner tank I decided to store nothing underneath....and lace my sump and electronics in the basement.
water sand and a lumenarc large 400 watt mogul pendant that I painted black with flat black grill paint....
water sand and a lumenarc large 400 watt mogul pendant that I painted black with flat black grill paint....
DrHarryLopez
One Happy Reefer
Waahoo, let it rip! I love to see builds, continue. Give us more!
afernandez
Never Quit!!
I'm with Harry :beer: lol
cullyisgully
NYRC-LIRA
nice looing cube I cant wate to see what you put in it Good job buddy
epstein
New member
Thanks for the comments guys.....
On to the Basement......
100 Gal rubber maid ....roughly 125 lbs rock..... Pan world external pump with 31' head....
Decided on a new skimmer and went with a Reef Octopuss....
The plumbing I decided a mix of Spa Flex and reg PVC.... and decided to build a manifoLd so that I can run peripherals off the main pump if needed (like when I bring my calcium reactor online.) I then sold my ac jr and upgraded for the Full Blown Apex system, so I can monitor and change things while I am away from my tank. A Must have for anyone who works lots of hours and or travels! I also ran new power to my fuse block for dedicated access and a jump to my generator transfer switch as well. The last of the goodies for the basement was the incorporation of wireless Ip cameras ...In case the apex sends an alarm I can see whats going on and make adjustments...Heres pics
The barrels are for water making and water mixing.
On to the Basement......
100 Gal rubber maid ....roughly 125 lbs rock..... Pan world external pump with 31' head....
Decided on a new skimmer and went with a Reef Octopuss....
The plumbing I decided a mix of Spa Flex and reg PVC.... and decided to build a manifoLd so that I can run peripherals off the main pump if needed (like when I bring my calcium reactor online.) I then sold my ac jr and upgraded for the Full Blown Apex system, so I can monitor and change things while I am away from my tank. A Must have for anyone who works lots of hours and or travels! I also ran new power to my fuse block for dedicated access and a jump to my generator transfer switch as well. The last of the goodies for the basement was the incorporation of wireless Ip cameras ...In case the apex sends an alarm I can see whats going on and make adjustments...Heres pics
The barrels are for water making and water mixing.
epstein
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so After several weeks I determined that the moisture was a lil high in my man cave portion of the basement and being my boiler is right there as well I decided to WAIT till wifey went on a vacation ..... and ripped down and built a wall.... first to utilize one of the windows in what will now be a fish room..(utilizing a de humidifier and fan when needed) as well as protecting my boiler and providing a hiding place I mean a location for a QT tank and Frag tank when the time is right....
before....
during....
almost there only had one day to complete!!!
After!!! just need taping and paint!
before....
during....
almost there only had one day to complete!!!
After!!! just need taping and paint!
DrHarryLopez
One Happy Reefer
Nice work bro!
OzoneParkGuy
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HAHAHAHAHAHAA... your good at being sneaky huh Brian!! Sure baby.. go out, get ur hair done.. lol then we tare up the house for a fish room lol!! I Love the turn around time.. one day! LMFAO. Ahh man that was good. Excellent build bro, well deserved and post up more pics! :thumbsup:
jarrett shark
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love the sump room
best thing i ever built (man cave)
best thing i ever built (man cave)
Excellent work Sir!!
Guessing your basement doesn't flood.
Always wanted to have my sump, and such in the basement. But after having 6' of ocean, sewage, bay, motor oil, household heating oil in my basement last October my sump will remain in my stand.lol
Did you have help? It's incredible that you did all that work by yourself in one day! That is amazing...... Great job.....
Guessing your basement doesn't flood.
Always wanted to have my sump, and such in the basement. But after having 6' of ocean, sewage, bay, motor oil, household heating oil in my basement last October my sump will remain in my stand.lolDid you have help? It's incredible that you did all that work by yourself in one day! That is amazing...... Great job.....
butters417
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nice, looks good! i plan on getting a 150 DD, making a stand and plumbing into the basement also. Hows the pan world external pump working out? what model did you get? any updated pics?
