CLUGO's 244 Gallon Tank

[clugo]

Some i've upgrading from my current 115 gallon rimless to a 244 gallon to is scheduled to arrive this coming week.

Here's the list:

-Main display dimensions are 72x28x28 w/center bean animal overflow
-custom sump measuring 40x32x18 = approx. 100 gallons
-separate refugium measuring 24x14x18 = approx. 26 gallons
-DIY tank stand

-MTC skimmer
-DC10000ii return pump
-GEO media reactor
-GEO Kalk Reactor
-LifeReef Calcium Reactor
-4 x MP40s

-Lighting is still undecided, but will most likely be completely T5's or a 5ft Hamilton MH/T5 combo. No LED at this time.

I'm hoping to finish painting the inside of the stand this weekend and complete skinning and painting the outside Monday. The skimmer arrives Monday and the rest of my plumbing arrives Monday-Tuesday.

I still need to tear down my current tank before next Sat and Sunday when the new owner comes to pick it up.

I've attached a few pics. More to come.

 

[dotcommer]

Very nice build.

 

[clugo]

Got the side panels, sump floor and first coat of kilz paint on.

 

[michika]

Got the side panels, sump floor and first coat of kilz paint on.

Quote for the non-tapatalk users among us.

Looks good.

 

[clugo]

Skimmers boxes arrived today!!!

Unboxing forthcoming.

 

[michika]

Skimmers boxes arrived today!!!

Unboxing forthcoming.

And a box fort too perhaps!

 

[clugo]

Design of 100 gallon live rock sump. There will also be a separate refugium plumbed next to the sump.

 

[clugo]

Finally got around to open the boxes the skimmer came in....WOW!! I've never seen such amazing build quality and materials. Can't wait to see it working.

 

[clugo]

A little eye candy.

Its being shipped today, scheduled to arrive Wednesday.

 

[clugo]

Here's the stand w trim and its first coat of the final color.

 

[matt 76]

Looks really nice! That skimmer is a beast!......and the tank is too!

 

[clugo]

Tank stand and skimmer in place. The tank and sump arrive tomorrow and then the real fun begins.

40 inch stand next to a 56 inch skimmer.

 

[clugo]

Here's the stand w trim and its first coat of the final color.

 

[clugo]

Look what showed up today...

 

[clugo]

Gm everyone.

Oh, my. when i saw the tank this am I realized again just HOW BIG this system is. WOW!!!

My last system was approx. 150 gallons. This one will be over 300!!

Plumbing starts today. Should be pretty straight fwd.

 

[clugo]

im debating whether or not the fuge I'm planning is too small. The sump is approx 100 gallons an the fuge was going to be 26 gallons.

Too small?

 

[dave.m]

Depends on what you want a fuge to do. If you just want a haven to grow pods then what you have is fine. If you are expecting it to be a major component of your filtration system you need at least 100 gal for your system size.

Dave.M

 

[clugo]

I don't have the space for another 100 gallons. Should I just abort the fuge for now then?

 

[dave.m]

Pods are a good thing, but I think you should concentrate on what filtration you are going to set up in the sump, especially for the first 6-8 months. Remember, a system isn't considered stable until it is at least two years old. That leavers you plenty of time to set up all sorts of ancillary systems.

Dave.M

 

[clugo]

I taking 100 or so lbs of lr from my other system and putting it into this ones sump plus another 100 or so lbs in the DT. I also have a large skimmer and gfo reactor.