Hi All,
Just want to start by saying thank you to all of you who make this site and hobby possible. I would still be using bioballs, hang on the back filters and overpriced acrylic filters if it weren't for all of you.
So here we go....
Currently I have a 65 gal reef with few SPS, LPS and softies. In addition I also have a 225 FOWLR. I plan on combining the 2 when I complete the setup at the new place.
Equipment List:
180 AGA non-reef ready drilled for CL and overflow
55 gallon DIY sump
3x ROIII 250DE with phoenix 14k
4way oceansmotions
2 dolphin 2100 for return/skimmer and closed loop
Barr aquatic CR2100 calcium reactor
MTC250 skimmer customized with recirculating pump
2x 500 watt titanium heaters
Reef fanatic float switch
About a month ago I started construction and 95% of the work was done by me alone. My GF and father helped paint hold stuff up.
Goals:
1/2 bath added to the loft (3rd Floor)
Run a dedicated line for aquarium
Take down celing of dining room on second floor to add additional floor joist where the tank will sit
Install a utility sink behind the aquarium
Tile aquarium floor
Paint the entire house
Construct a home theater in loft.
I have come very close to finishing all of my goals... Here are some of the shots... BTW - The pink is just a primer....
This is the dining room shot. Directly above is where the tank will go. The plumbing is for the bathroom and utility sink above. All the plumbing is new except for the 4" cast iron. The smaller pipes were the vent lines and water lines.
The tiled floor and the start of the stand.
This room used to be one big open space. 22' x 15'. All walls and doors were added as well as the tiles since it used to be carpet.
The stand had to be made this way since I could not level the floor as much as i wanted. There was a slight dip but hopefully the floor joist will not move anymore after the reinforcement I did. (Doubled up on the floor joist and boldted them together every 18".
The tank came from petland. They were the cheapest and the in home delivery was only $25. Well worth it since it is going on the third floor. That same night I drilled 3 holes with a diamond bit.
Here is the stand built with some of the face installed. 1x6's were used. The canopy has an additional shelf above for the projector and audio/video equipment for the home theater.
Just want to start by saying thank you to all of you who make this site and hobby possible. I would still be using bioballs, hang on the back filters and overpriced acrylic filters if it weren't for all of you.
So here we go....
Currently I have a 65 gal reef with few SPS, LPS and softies. In addition I also have a 225 FOWLR. I plan on combining the 2 when I complete the setup at the new place.
Equipment List:
180 AGA non-reef ready drilled for CL and overflow
55 gallon DIY sump
3x ROIII 250DE with phoenix 14k
4way oceansmotions
2 dolphin 2100 for return/skimmer and closed loop
Barr aquatic CR2100 calcium reactor
MTC250 skimmer customized with recirculating pump
2x 500 watt titanium heaters
Reef fanatic float switch
About a month ago I started construction and 95% of the work was done by me alone. My GF and father helped paint hold stuff up.
Goals:
1/2 bath added to the loft (3rd Floor)
Run a dedicated line for aquarium
Take down celing of dining room on second floor to add additional floor joist where the tank will sit
Install a utility sink behind the aquarium
Tile aquarium floor
Paint the entire house
Construct a home theater in loft.
I have come very close to finishing all of my goals... Here are some of the shots... BTW - The pink is just a primer....
This is the dining room shot. Directly above is where the tank will go. The plumbing is for the bathroom and utility sink above. All the plumbing is new except for the 4" cast iron. The smaller pipes were the vent lines and water lines.
The tiled floor and the start of the stand.
This room used to be one big open space. 22' x 15'. All walls and doors were added as well as the tiles since it used to be carpet.
The stand had to be made this way since I could not level the floor as much as i wanted. There was a slight dip but hopefully the floor joist will not move anymore after the reinforcement I did. (Doubled up on the floor joist and boldted them together every 18".
The tank came from petland. They were the cheapest and the in home delivery was only $25. Well worth it since it is going on the third floor. That same night I drilled 3 holes with a diamond bit.
Here is the stand built with some of the face installed. 1x6's were used. The canopy has an additional shelf above for the projector and audio/video equipment for the home theater.
