DIY 75gal in wall build

[MrMoFo]

Hello all!

My new DIY in wall 75 gallon corner overflow reef tank...in progress :mtool:

specs:
75 gall marine land corner overflow reef tank
20 gal sump / refug
146lbs of live rock (not installed yet)
120 lbs of live sand
Still deciding on lights / skimmer any thoughts?
Currently have a HOB Aqua C Remora skimmer (rated for 75g gal)
Will be making a custom rasberrypi / ardunio aquarium controller...eventually

Here is the video of current day and overall status of my in wall tank.
http://youtu.be/Ru1Nvh37esI

Those looking for more background...see below
I started this build on 9-20-14 so I will first give a little background about this build. A high level summary and I can add more detail if needed/requested/wanted

Pic below shows how the location for my new tank looked originally
http://i.imgur.com/sjHPwq0.jpg

Everything within the closet removed and ready for the transformation to begin.
http://i.imgur.com/imgHVII.jpg

New door! to my new fish room...you enter from the adjacent closet
http://i.imgur.com/t4DVXaH.jpg

Newly custom built stand
http://i.imgur.com/Ox6mXye.jpg

Rough fit of the new stand and tank to make any adjustments.
http://i.imgur.com/NBzHfI2.jpg

I painted everything with a mildew resistant paint
http://i.imgur.com/szNYRQ0.jpg

Before drywall was installed
http://i.imgur.com/hgpGRZN.jpg

Inside the new fish room without drywall
http://i.imgur.com/Ktqgzbx.jpg

I can add more progress pics if needed but figured this is a good start.
Please leave comments and feedback. As I proceed I will update.

-Rich (aka MrMoFo)

 

[MrMoFo]

update on tank
http://youtu.be/tTzFlHpqE-Q

 

[reepher315]

How I wish I could do this with my tank. Good luck!!

 

[MrMoFo]

I have added a new addition and figure I would show them in action. I will be uploading an overall tank update soon.

http://youtu.be/MjuRM9xvA1I

 

[MrMoFo]

Updated tank video, leave comments/questions
http://youtu.be/3HsEsR4o6iE

 

[Shock and Awe]

Skimmer?

Skimmer?

The tank is looking great! Are you thinking of putting a skimmer in your sump?

 

[MrMoFo]

Thanks!, Yah eventually I would like an in sump skimmer but for now the HOB seems to be working with the lite bio load. Problem I am facing is that I made the first chamber of my sump to small :/ Any thoughts on some narrow skimmers or larger HOB?

 

[MrMoFo]

Just added a Yellow tang today. Below is a video showing the him stopping by the cleaning station for a quick scrub by Mr. Cleaner Shrimp. Loved see this happen within the first 2 mins of the tang being in the tank. There have been multiple cleanings since.

http://youtu.be/yBhNRS0HNLQ

 

[MrMoFo]

My DIY veggie clip for tang feeding
http://youtu.be/GqV3u-uZScA