180 gal - rebuild in my new home
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mike660r
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The sump has been preped a little. It is a 200 gallon acrylic measuring 96x24x22 I think 
I picked this tank up from a friend locally. I am still trying to decide how to divide it up. Someone had glued black acrylic to the inside at one time. Man, I had fun poping what was left of it apart, NOT! I painted the back black with a Krylon. It isn't the best looking thing in the world. I do feel it will do the job very well for me though.
I picked this tank up from a friend locally. I am still trying to decide how to divide it up. Someone had glued black acrylic to the inside at one time. Man, I had fun poping what was left of it apart, NOT! I painted the back black with a Krylon. It isn't the best looking thing in the world. I do feel it will do the job very well for me though.
mike660r
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Ok, I have been working my butt off up to this point. I laid a new floor last night and it turned out great. Let me know what you guys and gals think.
The before shots after the drywall was completed, painted and electrical outlets were installed.
Right Wall, I still need a cover for the switch for my 6 skimmer outlets. I like being able to kill all the pumps at once.
Left Wall, a few more outlets and a distribution panel that needs the cover installed. It has to wait till I take down my temporary tank though.
Floor shot, this was after the floor leveling compound cured.
Floor installed shots
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Ok, I have been working my butt off up to this point. I laid a new floor last night and it turned out great. Let me know what you guys and gals think.
The before shots after the drywall was completed, painted and electrical outlets were installed.
Right Wall, I still need a cover for the switch for my 6 skimmer outlets. I like being able to kill all the pumps at once.
Left Wall, a few more outlets and a distribution panel that needs the cover installed. It has to wait till I take down my temporary tank though.
Floor shot, this was after the floor leveling compound cured.
Floor installed shots
bond007069
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looking nice Mike
mike660r
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Thanks Andy
I was able to set the sump stand, sump, skimmer and the platform for the return pumps last night. I need to pick up some more plywood tonight to build some shelving for the calcium reactor and kalk reactor.
I took some time with a wet sponge last night and did some more clean up on the sump and it is looking better and better each time I go over it.
I am trying to decide if I want to make a drain out of the return hole that is in each of my overflows. I will be feeding my returns through the two 3/4" sea swirls I already have. My big concern is if the teeth will allow enough flow through them to run two drains in each overflow. Also, will I be able to stand the flushing sound of water traveling through the hard 2" PVC pipe I am running for the drains back to the sump. I suppose I can build the stand pipe with a coupler on the end at the top so I can do a quick change if I don't like having two drains set up.
I was able to set the sump stand, sump, skimmer and the platform for the return pumps last night. I need to pick up some more plywood tonight to build some shelving for the calcium reactor and kalk reactor.
I took some time with a wet sponge last night and did some more clean up on the sump and it is looking better and better each time I go over it.
I am trying to decide if I want to make a drain out of the return hole that is in each of my overflows. I will be feeding my returns through the two 3/4" sea swirls I already have. My big concern is if the teeth will allow enough flow through them to run two drains in each overflow. Also, will I be able to stand the flushing sound of water traveling through the hard 2" PVC pipe I am running for the drains back to the sump. I suppose I can build the stand pipe with a coupler on the end at the top so I can do a quick change if I don't like having two drains set up.
WhiskeyReefer
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Awesome build mike!!! please keep us posted on this one!
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I have made a little more progress on the project. The tank was filled last night. I have dropped in a little live rock to start building up my bacteria in the water. I will be out of town next week so the project will be on hold for a little while. Enjoy the photos.
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I have made a little more progress on the project. The tank was filled last night. I have dropped in a little live rock to start building up my bacteria in the water. I will be out of town next week so the project will be on hold for a little while. Enjoy the photos.
serpentman
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Hey Mike, looks awesome! Unfortunately my progress is much slower since our move. Still can't convince my wife to let me drill holes in the floor of the new house.
mike660r
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I too had the same issue with cutting the hole in the wall. I just offered a comprimise in her favor. The plumbing did come out more obtrusive than I had intended. I still need to build an oak cover to conceal the drain pipes. I should have the calcium reactor and kalk reactors in place this weekend. Well, if time allows that is. I am still contemplating what fish to restock with first. I am thinking another scribbled rabbit fish, pair of blue throat triggers, false percula clown and some anthias of some sort.
Thanks for the complement and I hope she comes around for you and allows for the holes
Thanks for the complement and I hope she comes around for you and allows for the holes
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