Building of my 250 Double "D"

[stevenson22]

I am starting the build of my new 250 dd I am down sizing from a 500 gal oceanic. I sold it to buy this tank cause I saw a dd tank set up and fell in love with the look and design of the tank..
So here we go... all thoughts and comments welcome positive or negative cause I am trying to make this the best tank I can for myself and it's inhabitants..
Thanks for following..

 

[WatercolorsGuy]

Following along.

 

[stevenson22]

I have the tank in place and put sand in it and added my rock work.. I am wanting a open design so I don't lose the front to back depth and I don't want any dead spots for debris ...
Anyone have any ideals to add?

 

[stevenson22]

Here is another view of where it will set.

 

[stevenson22]

here is some of the equipment I am goin to use to run my tank...

 

[benihana]

Subscribed!!

 

[stevenson22]

I am goin to try out this 1 inch sqwd.. hope it works ok.. if not I guess I will go a different direction...
Also got two 120w full spectrum leds .. I might need 2 more but hope not..

 

[leveldrummer]

Is that SCWD threaded in the ports? looks like a hose will just slide off even if clamped tightly on the outside of it.

 

[stevenson22]

Yes it is the one inch thread in ports... I liked it better than using hose clamps.. I heard they work pretty good.. we shall see

 

[rpjaws74]

well it looks like your definitely on your way with all that nice equip...

 

[stevenson22]

Thanks.. it's defendant that reef keeping is not a cheep hobby... lol.. does spending money ever end?

 

[stevenson22]

i made these brackets for my lights so I can slide the fixture front to back.. help me center them or fine tune them..

 

[stevenson22]

I am goin to try these cabinet rails to mount my lights to, so I can pull them in and out to adjust my timers along with clean them... hope it works out..

 

[stevenson22]

Here is some of my plumbing and close loop