A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build
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Dustin1300
Reefaholic
It's possible, just would have to do some research on the topic as I've not read on them a lot....Have just seen them often. Too many topics in this hobby to know em all!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
How do you plan to incorporate the mangrove system to your tank?
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Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Not something I've put a lot of thought into but considered putting on the top tier of my stand, then just drilling a hole and putting overflow into sump. I'd then just branch a leg off my manifold and send it up to the tank so not a lot of thought has went into it yet
They'd be out of the way being on the top tier of stand but not something I'd need access to often.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Been out of town past few days so have not had a chance to work any on the basement. Glad to say that frag tank/fish were good after a power outage
Luckily seems our power did not go out very long from the storms that blew through Friday! I will post progress when I make it but has been very busy and I'll post when I can.Been out of town past few days so have not had a chance to work any on the basement. Glad to say that frag tank/fish were good after a power outage
Yea, that was a nice storm. I got to drive through that on the way back from Premium Aquatics after picking up the kessil (as well as a couple other toys)
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Sorry but I've been really busy with work and doing a bit of traveling. I have not touched basement lately and have had some delays on the steel. Just paid for steel this morning and it should be done by eow next week. Should have time to work on basement tomorrow and Sunday so will post a good update this weekend!
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Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Take your time. I am sure we will all be awaiting for you to continue the build.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
...Finally some progress
...Finally some progress
After a couple weeks of being busy and just not having a lot of time/motivation to work on the tank had some time today to work on the basement for a while in preparation for the tank move. I picked up all the supplies, electrical re-routed, studs cut out, framed in for dry wall, and started adding the drywall. Shooting to have it mudded and drywalled this week so we can start painting the basement soon:spin3:
Framed in and wired:
Dry wall partially up:
...Finally some progress
After a couple weeks of being busy and just not having a lot of time/motivation to work on the tank had some time today to work on the basement for a while in preparation for the tank move. I picked up all the supplies, electrical re-routed, studs cut out, framed in for dry wall, and started adding the drywall. Shooting to have it mudded and drywalled this week so we can start painting the basement soon:spin3:
Framed in and wired:
Dry wall partially up:
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
I'm trying to finish this up sooner rather than later. This week hope to get the drywall and mudding finished if my schedule allows it. I've got Friday afternoon off to pick up steel so hope it's not delayed...:spin1:
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Just communication breakdown and some overlapping vacations. Now we're back on track so no worries...I've got enough other things to do!
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Steel Has Arrived
Steel Has Arrived
Another week of little updates....I got some more work done on the basement and picked up the steel for the stand this afternoon! My brother is going to come over in next couple of weeks with welding tools to get it done and hopefully can get powdercoating setup afterwards. Once it's in place I won't be able to not stand getting the rockwork laid out and working through the plumbing:spin3: Patience...It'll be here before I know it but want to make sure I make the right decisions!
Steel tube reinforcement and gusset plates.
Current stand design:
Final stand with platform I have to build. Red pieces are the steel pictured above:
Steel Has Arrived
Another week of little updates....I got some more work done on the basement and picked up the steel for the stand this afternoon! My brother is going to come over in next couple of weeks with welding tools to get it done and hopefully can get powdercoating setup afterwards. Once it's in place I won't be able to not stand getting the rockwork laid out and working through the plumbing:spin3: Patience...It'll be here before I know it but want to make sure I make the right decisions!
Steel tube reinforcement and gusset plates.
Current stand design:
Final stand with platform I have to build. Red pieces are the steel pictured above:
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Wow, I totally missed the updates to your thread last week. Your moving along, I totally expect your call for arms on the indmas board really soon
Yeah, I've been making a little progress day by day. I just finished mudding the first coat so should have the drywall/mud finished in the next few days. I need to get my stand welded and painted because I don't want to cap off the stairs and trim it out until I have the tank in room as I have a feeling I'll get quite a few nicks and gouges from moving the beast! INDMAS help will definitely be needed soon!
