300 gallon lookdown

zoebeaglezoe

zoebeaglezoe

Premium Member
just starting out bought my stock tanks tonight and will try to get it started this weekend. I am taking down both my tanks 150 and 120 gallon and putting both into the 300 gallon stock tank with a 100 gallon stock tank/ sump.

I also bought a 150 gallon for a qt/hospital tank.....

IMG_1596.jpg


I am just going to get them up and running to make sure everything running smoothly for a short while and then I will build a cabinet around the whole setup..

I will post updates and pictures as the project progresses
 
I went on the tour up to inland aquatics they had a bunch of look down tanks and I really like the look of them plus I have a few fish that are out growing my tanks that need the swimming room.
 
My 30g fuge is look down and I enjoy the different view, with a 150g lagoon, I bet it's real nice. Don't stop taking pics.
 
Funny I just left a comment in the large tank forums for you to look in the Chicago forum for a thread w/ a 50 gallon lookdown tank.
Then I find this thread :)
Guess you know about it :) LOL

Good Luck
 
Re: 300 gallon lookdown

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12970666#post12970666 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zoebeaglezoe
just starting out bought my stock tanks tonight and will try to get it started this weekend. I am taking down both my tanks 150 and 120 gallon and putting both into the 300 gallon stock tank with a 100 gallon stock tank/ sump.

I also bought a 150 gallon for a qt/hospital tank.....

IMG_1596.jpg


I am just going to get them up and running to make sure everything running smoothly for a short while and then I will build a cabinet around the whole setup..

I will post updates and pictures as the project progresses
Click to expand...

Nice can't wait to see it. pics pics pics :cool:
 
I wonder if it would be worthwhile to paint the interior walls of the tub blue or white using a marine epoxy paint to give it more of an aquarium look? White paint would help reflect light inside of the tank. Do you plan to build a housing around the outside of the tub or just go with the tub itself?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12970734#post12970734 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zoebeaglezoe
I went on the tour up to inland aquatics they had a bunch of look down tanks and I really like the look of them plus I have a few fish that are out growing my tanks that need the swimming room.
Click to expand...

Zoey hasn't been the same since the last bus tour! :rolleyes: Kizzle and Juggy are responsible for this. That poor kid...I knew we shouldn't have let those two initiate him... it was like throwing fresh meat to the lions! :lol:

I agree, those look downs at Inland are impressive! We were contemplating this route for our upgrade too. Keep us posted and don't forget to throw up some progress pics! ;)
 
I am curious if you are going to drill this or hang the piping over the sides? I can see it either way!?.......
Also, anyone know how a surge box would work on these or have a thread about them?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13007621#post13007621 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REEF-n-Chicago
I have looked at that thread, which is where I got the idea, but am unsure of how it works?
Anyone care to elaborate? :)
Click to expand...

There are 2 types of surge systems commonly used. The Carlson surge is basically a siphon. The Borneman uses a toilet valve with a float. Each has it's advantages/disadvantages. Google either of these and you will get plenty of info. :)
 
well I thought I was going to get this project done in a weekend ya right.....
ended up running around Saturday getting pvc parts and bulkheads and getting some helpful info from Rod on the best way to set this up...

Sunday night I took down my 150 gal. fowlr and moved them into the 100 gal tub just temporary this weekend I am going to finish taking down the tank and tear up the carpet and put tile down on that side of the room...well see how that goes and go from there..

heres a couple pics..

IMG_1599.jpg


IMG_1600.jpg


IMG_1602.jpg


IMG_1606.jpg


I like the idea about painting the inside of the 300 I have to think about that...

I am going to build a cabinet but I just want to get it up and running to make sure
everything works perfectly first and my dad wont be back in town till next year and he is a expert woodworker/cabinetmaker
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13006523#post13006523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lovereefs1
Zoey hasn't been the same since the last bus tour! :rolleyes: Kizzle and Juggy are responsible for this. That poor kid...I knew we shouldn't have let those two initiate him... it was like throwing fresh meat to the lions! :lol:

I agree, those look downs at Inland are impressive! We were contemplating this route for our upgrade too. Keep us posted and don't forget to throw up some progress pics! ;)
Click to expand...


let us not forget about his car ride TO inland w/ squidward & co lol:lol:
 
well I spent Saturday tearing down the 150 and getting it cleaned up and getting that half of the room cleaned up removed the carpet and tiled that half of the room

IMG_1613.jpg


IMG_1616.jpg


IMG_1621.jpg


IMG_1622.jpg


moved everything from the 100 gal. to the 150gal. which I will use for a QT/hospital tank

IMG_1617.jpg


IMG_1620.jpg


IMG_1618.jpg


found this monster while moving the liverock there were actually 2 that size they been in there for years so I just decided to leave them in there...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
75 Gallon FOWLR Trigger Species tank?
Replies
3
Views
270
snakeybird
S
S
Why do oversized protein skimmers not adequately remove protein from a tank?
Replies
12
Views
154
Paul B
Paul B
L
Equipment help
Replies
8
Views
53
lilredwuck
L
T
Has anybody bought the wrong size roller filter? Any lessons learned?
Replies
0
Views
151
TripleT
T
W
Cycling new Tank
Replies
2
Views
311
C.Eymann
C.Eymann
Back
Top