300DD Rebuild in New House

[Reef Happy]

We are complete with new house on the 1.5 acerage. The thread below is the house build up to the point we are ready to move in and the tank is being set in fish room.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2038149

Below thread is the original 300DD build in the home we are moving from.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1837177

And now the 300DD Starfire Rebuild in New Home. We are so ready to move the live stock back into their home and get system up and in operation.

We live and learn. I am going to change up the closed loop somewhat for better flow throughout tank but mainly in the rear between aquascaping and rock wall.

 

[DNA]

It's looking good already.
Not many tanks that are placed on both sides of a wall like this one.
I guess you did that for bigger fish-room and side views.

 

[Reef Happy]

Yes, front and side views through starfire. Many do it this way. My reason is to keep majority of tank out of living area and yet still see through the sides. This placement makes tank easy to maintain from the fish room side. Its my man cave...

 

[cameronpalte]

Any updates?

 

[biecacka]

I like how you have your closed loop set up. Why that way other than to not have a bunch of holes in bottom of tank?
Corey

 

[Reef Happy]

Less holes in bottom of tank was the idea. Less possibilty of potential leaks. Have been busy moving into house and settling in. Will post more pictures along as we have more time.
My Mans cave

AWI Extreme on line.

Sump and protien skimmer on line.

Storage tank for RODI water make up.

Canopy cabinet above tank will be complete next week.

 

[Tek]

Looking good! Are you still around the same area?

 

[Reef Happy]

Yes close to the same area. New house is just north of Mustang. About 4 miles south of the old house. Been busy working lately. Delays on the canopy cabinet but finally completed and now staining. And granite for around top of rock base will be in this coming Wendsday. So ready to get all of this completed.

 

[Reef Happy]

We finally got the granite work completed and installed on the stand rock work. Went with this 3 layer tier look. Thought the contrast look was appealing to the eye. And now staining the canopy. Hopefully soon be finished and hung. Ready to fill the hole in the wall.

 

[91Atrac]

Wicked nice!


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[Reef Happy]

Finally finished canopy and mounted. So glad to have hole in wall filled in.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

That looks very good. Very creative.

 

[Reef Happy]

Thanks.

 

[DNA]

This tank look really nice. You should be proud.
Something white on the shelves will make the brown blend in more with the surroundings.

 

[Reef Happy]

Just began working on getting the Apex hooked back up on system last week before I had neck this week. Here is a picture and I will try to get more pictures uploaded while I'm recoverying.

 

[prop-frags]

Good to see you back online, Doug! Did I read this right you had problems with your neck? Hope nothing too serious and you're on the mend!

 

[Ricunger]

Great looking tank!! Love the canopy & stone work!

 

[Pushwood]

Very clean build, nice work!

 

[blackx-runner]

Very nice setup. I had considering building my tank in the wall similar to yours, with some of it protruding out the front side, but ended up with it completely in the wall. Now seeing the way you trimmed and finished your tank makes me wish I had done it the same way.
The end result looks amazing.

 

[Reef Happy]

Good to see you back online, Doug! Did I read this right you had problems with your neck? Hope nothing too serious and you're on the mend!

Hi Mike, good to hear from you. Your tank is looking wonderful as always. Yes I had two more neck fusions and cadaver bone for the disk. I had the same surgery 2 years ago for four fusions above. It has been about 5 weeks and I am just now getting back to work and playing with my tank and this feels really good.