600 Gallon Upgrade Build

[Newbie Aquarist]

I like to throw away the first test water...hopefully, it has 'washed' out the tanks and pipes and you're getting rid of any residue, etc...then fill it with RO/DI
penductors are smaller eductors

Point made.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I thought I would have my sump finished today but the acrylic shop had a machine failure and I will have to wait until tomorrow to attempt to finish it. As of now this is how much I have accomplished.

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I also made this rolling cart so if or when I have to service the sump I can roll it out.

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[albano]

I also made this rolling cart so if or when I have to service the sump I can roll it out.

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I'm pretty sure, those dollies are from Budget Truck Rentals!!!!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I'm pretty sure, those dollies are from Budget Truck Rentals!!!!

Believe it or not I got them from HD for $19.95. Each cart can support 600 lbs.

 

[CRAZYFIZH]

good idea with the dollies
build a fish room just add it to the budget lol

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

good idea with the dollies
build a fish room just add it to the budget lol

I wish. Fish room is definitely out of the budget.

 

[annettoe]

wow i wish i can make stuff like you guys! Tagging along to see how this turns out.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

wow i wish i can make stuff like you guys! Tagging along to see how this turns out.

Trust me, I was where you are. It takes lots of patience and confidence. I myself believe I can do this. I am not an expert as this is my first actual DIY tank build. But it took alot of research and You Tube.

 

[walvis]

Your tank size is a dream.
I admire you working with acrylic, no room for error, can be costly.
Definitely subscribed, and good luck with your build...

 

[albano]

Believe it or not I got them from HD for $19.95. Each cart can support 600 lbs.

Funny thing is...2 months ago, I also bought 4 of them, for my 8' 200g sump, although, I thought that they hold even more than 600lbs each!

I'm currently redoing my fishroom so that I can have access to the back of the DT (it's not easy to reach over a DT that is 40" front to back)...figured that it might be a good idea to put sump on wheels, just in case!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Your tank size is a dream.
I admire you working with acrylic, no room for error, can be costly.
Definitely subscribed, and good luck with your build...

Thank you for the comment. Iwill take this nice and slow so there wont be any bubbles and have a full contact with the acrylic.

Funny thing is...2 months ago, I also bought 4 of them, for my 8' 200g sump, although, I thought that they hold even more than 600lbs each!

I'm currently redoing my fishroom so that I can have access to the back of the DT (it's not easy to reach over a DT that is 40" front to back)...figured that it might be a good idea to put sump on wheels, just in case!

Great minds think alike.

 

[reeffinatic]

I will be watching this build as it is almost nearly the same size as my tank all the specs are the same except mines is 27 tall and I just want to tell you its a pia working in the middle of the tank when its 48 wide I love the size of my tank but no way no how would I imo have made my stand that tall with 8 ft ceilings especially after you put on the lighting you will barely have any room to work and place live rock make changes etc. I went with a 44 inch stand cause I have 15 ft ceilings. And if you ever want to get a in close personal look at what it actually looks like I stay in New Tampa not to far from you and its a 520 8x48x27. oh and mixing your water I filled my whole tank sump etc with ro/di water about 700 gallons and once the water level was right I added the salt in the main display turned on two MP60's and a the return pump and let it have at it for about 2 days until it cleared up and the salt and everything checked out. I upgraded from a 220 also and used my rock and sand and I had it up and running the same day and didnt loose a thing so as long as you arent starting completely over you are fine for same day set up. Oh and by the way if you didnt want to do the closed loop system the MP60's provide a ton of flow. I have 2 of them on my tank. And di you think about going with another Itech or are you set on the reef octopus

 

[CRAZYFIZH]

if you have a garage you can do a fish room that is what i am doing drilling through the wall.just do not want to hear the pump running.imo

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

if you have a garage you can do a fish room that is what i am doing drilling through the wall.just do not want to hear the pump running.imo

That would mean moving my tank into another room and I dont want to take a full size bedroom away from my house. But it is a good thought.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Does anyone have any experience with a "gyre" flow tank. And how I could accomplish this task?

 

[SPotter]

awesome build....tagging along for ideas.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Finally finished the sump. About to do a water test and check for leaks.

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[Newbie Aquarist]

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[Newbie Aquarist]

Just added the refugium. Its 24" x 24" x 12".

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[luxtralarge]

wow, cant wait to see you build the tank. Looking good