40 Gallon Custom Setup

[calvin415]

Thanks Punisher, and thanks for actually posting... I thought I might be the only one who had something to say.

 

[The Punisher]

I also thought it was kind of weird that this thread didn't have more replies. Usually a tank like this would get a lot of attention, maybe everyone is participating in your other thread.

 

[calvin415]

Maybe, but they don't have much activity either. Oh well, I'm doing this for me and so I can show others if they ask. If everyone else hates it, so be it.

 

[nonamesright]

keep up the good work. i think you made the right decision with lighting.

 

[calvin415]

Thanks! I plan to get the 14K Phoenix bulb when this one is finished. The supplier doesn't carry the Phoenix so since it comes with a bulb I might as well use it.

 

[bkztrini465]

WoW!!!!! very nice DIY work. Can't wait to see it with some water.

 

[calvin415]

Thanks!

Slight change of plans... Ordered my pumps and due to the pricing I was able to find, I went with a QuietOne 3000 for my return and a QuietOne 5000 for my closed loop. I've heard they are nearly silent, and I've heard horror stories. I hope they are silent. Just as an FYI, I haven't seen these this cheap anywhere else... http://www.petsolutions.com/Quiet+One+Pumps-I-88350151-I-C-49-C-.aspx

 

[calvin415]

Scratch that, I still overspent...

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/category.xml?pcid1=2181;category_id=3867

 

[calvin415]

Tank is paid for, and will ship tomorrow! Should be here Wednesday.

 

[calvin415]

Just an update, my light came in yesterday, the return pump comes in today, the tank and closed loop pump will be tomorrow! Stand construction should begin this weekend.

 

[calvin415]

Alright! Time for an update... All my equipment is here (that I've ordered) still have some plumbing to buy, but that's another story...

Return pump is here, closed loop pump is here, and last and definately not least, the tank arrived today...

Here's what's left of the box after I ripped it apart to get my baby out.

And here it is...

And the back; you can see how the inside has been laminated black to allow it to appear like it's solid, but still allow the overflow to be clear.

Another shot of the inside

Here's the adjustable overflow

And everyone always takes pics of them in thier tank to show how big it is, well here's my shot, look how small it is.

 

[bkztrini465]

Nice!!!!! Now thats a cute baby!

Nice tank...that lamination? looks really good.

 

[calvin415]

Thanks bkztrini456

 

[The Punisher]

That's a sweet looking tank! When do think you'll have it full of water?

 

[calvin415]

Punisher- Hopefully within 2 weeks...


Well after about 5 trips to Lowes today here is where I'm at...

 

[majikterror]

Those notches in the stand would not let me sleep sound. That set-up is wicked.

 

[calvin415]

Thanks majikterror! Here's an update, it will certainly help me sleep at night.

I've got 3 of 4 sides surfaced and will get the 4th side done as soon as I can. They are glued and screwed to the frame which has also been strengthed. The two back corner walls have had two 2x2's added which are braced with the shell on the outside and the shelf support on the inside.

Here's an idea of how everything will be layed out... The chiller will go in the back corner where the back is cut out for circulation, the 10 gallon sump with EuroReef and Quiet One 3000 return pump next to it. The DIY kalk reactor will sit in-front of the chiller which will be fed from the RODI reservoir 2.5 gallon bucket on the 2nd shelf. Next to the bucket is the 18W UV sterilizer and EVC Ballast for the 250W HQI. In the corner is the Quiet One 5000 closed loop pump. Built into the shelf is the power management.

Here's the holes drilled in the top for the bulkheads...

 

[majikterror]

That is sweet now I couldn't sleep knowing that it is that close to being finished

 

[calvin415]

Tell me about it! I'm almost done with the cabinet, but I still need to start on the canopy! Time is ticking!!!

 

[majikterror]

Are you gonna comment on how much this all ran ya? I'm very impressed by this setup.