600 Gallon Upgrade Build

[brizhound]

I like the new spot. Can't wait to see the finished product.

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[Newbie Aquarist]

While the peninsula looks nice, can you get into that room without issue? It looks like the sliding patio door would be right in the same area as the tank and what looks like maybe 2 feet of space. If you bring stuff in through that door it might be very problematic, and for safety purposes (path of egress) it might not be the best thing to do, unless the other side of the door also slides open and I'm just looking at it wrong.

Considering the size of the room with the size of this tank, your original idea might be better, just push the tank more toward one wall or another so you can actually get by it or behind it.

I can get into the room without issue. Those sliding doors will be coming down eventually. That room originally was an outside porch until the previous owner closed it up and added the lanai to it. From the door to the tank is actually 32 inches. Both doors do slide open. But as I stated earlier that set of doors will be moved.

If I push it on one side of the wall it will impede on the window in the center of that wall.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Corey had a good idea?!!!!!!:idea::idea::idea:
No I think this will let you have easiest access to the tank. You can clean the back panel from both sides of the long panels.
Looks good buddy
Corey

This is true and I thank you again.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

hey Leroy, awesome build can't wait to see it complete, +1 on location now great access, nicer look think you'll like it in the long run. would hate to go through all that work to find out you have limited access. question where are you ordering your foam surround from?

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Me and Dan is going to have a side bar about everyone calling me Leroy.:hammer::fun2::hammer::fun2::hammer::fun2: Thank you and glad you joined in on my build. I was limited the second way of where the tank was placed. There is a local company up the street from where I live that does the foam work.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

If it works as far as egress etc.. I really like the peninsula style!

I think it works better this way than being in the center of the room. Besideds there is another door in the room you cant see to exit the room in case of an emergency. It leads to the lanai. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[SPotter]

+1 on the new location!!! I think you will be really happy with the peninsula Wayne.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

The closed loop will have two 2" drains going into a Reeflo Dart pump and returning with six 1" returns.

That idea was scrapped a long time ago.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

+1 on the new location!!! I think you will be really happy with the peninsula Wayne.

Thanks Steve. I havent seen to many of those style of tanks. Mostly they were used as room dividers. I never seen one stand alone like how I have it now. Loving your progress with your build also. That rock really......ROCKS.

 

[SPotter]

Thanks Steve. I havent seen to many of those style of tanks. Mostly they were used as room dividers. I never seen one stand alone like how I have it now. Loving your progress with your build also. That rock really......ROCKS.

Thanks! I am really happy with the decision to change out the rocks. With moving the tank maybe you will have a little room for a recliner so you can relax and stare endlessly at the tank!

 

[biecacka]

No problem for the ideas, that's what we are all here for, to help each other and what not!

Corey

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Thanks! I am really happy with the decision to change out the rocks. With moving the tank maybe you will have a little room for a recliner so you can relax and stare endlessly at the tank!

Steve, you are letting the cat out of the bag. :dance::dance::dance:

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

No problem for the ideas, that's what we are all here for, to help each other and what not!

Corey

Well it makes my life easier.

 

[worm5406]

While the peninsula looks nice, can you get into that room without issue? It looks like the sliding patio door would be right in the same area as the tank and what looks like maybe 2 feet of space. If you bring stuff in through that door it might be very problematic, and for safety purposes (path of egress) it might not be the best thing to do, unless the other side of the door also slides open and I'm just looking at it wrong.

Considering the size of the room with the size of this tank, your original idea might be better, just push the tank more toward one wall or another so you can actually get by it or behind it.

Or just see if you can flip the door panels. Not as if you are going to lock it.

 

[worm5406]

I have had to of missed it. What is the bottom of the sump area covered with?

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I have had to of missed it. What is the bottom of the sump area covered with?

It is a shower liner to prevent leaks getting on the floor.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Or just see if you can flip the door panels. Not as if you are going to lock it.

I think removing the doors will be alot better for me. Easy access in and out especially with packages.

 

[worm5406]

It is a shower liner to prevent leaks getting on the floor.

Ahhh... yeah....

I think removing the doors will be alot better for me. Easy access in and out especially with packages.

Very true.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Wayne Wednesdays.

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[worm5406]

I like boxes too... but I like what is in them even better.

 

[danfeig]

Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Wayne's World! Wayne's World!