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[EnderG60]

You really would be suprised just how simple it is. All it takes is some ball barings and a high torque motor. Not all that much money in the grand scheme of things.

Then just a bit of creative piping placement(center overflow, and a clear path for the returns) and your good to go. I actually have it all drawn out somewhere

 

[Diablo]

Here is the sacrificial (inner) form-work for the aquarium stand. The suspended slab is poured over the top of this like a 10' wedding cake:

And from the other direction, with the outer formwork in the background:

Here is a close-up showing holes in the slab for steel reinforcement rods:

The outer formwork will be dropped over the inner formwork and will be removed when the concrete is set. The "keyhole" is to allow access to the underside of the tank for plumbing:

And from the other direction. This is 32" (800mm) tall. The vertical timber is 3 x 1 1/2:

And finally, the slab for salt water storage tank, generator and heat pump:

what pumps are those?

jnarowe, they are Finish Thompson DB series (-7 and -15 respectively)

 

[byrdman81]

Pretty cool pics. Glad everything is coming together for you.

 

[Bax]

That tank foundation makes me shiver!

 

[jnarowe]

Wow, mag pumps! Very interesting. The form looks super. Looks like your team is taking the time to do it right.

 

[reefman66]

WOW! can't wait to see the finished work

 

[Favinha]

Tagging along!!

Good luck with the house!

 

[LifeAquatic]

Subscribed. Looks amazing so far! Are you adopting any older children? Im 28 ; )

 

[Titeo]

Woow look really nice, good luck with the build

 

[OnlyCrimson]

Another wow from me. Do keep this updated. It is awesome.

 

[MMERITT28]

I am glad you are updating again. I have been anxiously waiting to see your progress.

 

[savethereef]

Wow I just saw my post from two years ago on the first pGez can't wait to see it wet

 

[BWIPlumbing]

very impressive tank and fish selection!

we have also been installing a few rain harvesting systems here in Toronto also. I know its a must have down under

 

[Amici316]

I happened to be at MRC the day they were testing your skimmer actually. The chamber of that sucker was completely white with tiny tiny bubbles. You will not be disappointed with that beast!

Thanks for sharing the build!

 

[Diablo]

Thanks for your comments everyone. The slow-down over christmas was a little frustrating, but things moving along now:

Concrete should be poured tomorrow, then aquarium will go on one week later.

 

[rking77573]

The idea of building around that beauty makes me cringe, but there is obviously no way to do it otherwise. What will you do to protect the acrylic? Wrap the whole thing in foam or something similar?

 

[dahenley]

The idea of building around that beauty makes me cringe, but there is obviously no way to do it otherwise. What will you do to protect the acrylic? Wrap the whole thing in foam or something similar?

i have a question. (this is not a jinx, just a curious question)
we will say.... in 20 years. (assuming your still living there) what would you do if you had an acrylic problem? is there any way to get the tank out? maybe put it in the living room and have it professionally fixed, or to get it out and knock down a wall to get it out and a new on in???

or, will you be upgrading to a square tank. and closing the circle in with sheetrock?
or moving? :rollface:

 

[lucidheights]

i've been following this thread since the beginning, watching your plan materialize is inspiring to say the least.

 

[CH]

First off, amazing and inspiring build! I work in structural engineering, so I appreciate and admire these kind of pictures!

i have a question. (this is not a jinx, just a curious question)
we will say.... in 20 years. (assuming your still living there) what would you do if you had an acrylic problem? is there any way to get the tank out? maybe put it in the living room and have it professionally fixed, or to get it out and knock down a wall to get it out and a new on in???

or, will you be upgrading to a square tank. and closing the circle in with sheetrock?
or moving? :rollface:

dahenly has a good point here. I'm sure not one you want to thing about, but still! First thought that comes to my mind would be to make sure the roof framing above this area was done so in a way that you could partially remove it, and get a crane to pull the tank straight out. I don't know how feasible this is at this point, but maybe worth looking into.

Anyway, once again, amazing build. I look forward to many more pictures to come!

 

[slief]

Damn, I bought my house to fit my tank.. You are building your house around you tank. That is one heck of an incredible system you will have! I love the design!! Good luck with the build and keep the pics coming!