Geckoejon's 220g build thread

[geckoejon]

Hello,

I figured I would start a build thread for my 220g display. I've been waiting a long time to have a big'un! Lol

I went with a brand new marineland 220g tank and after having a seam start to separate on a 145g custom. I figured I would go back to basics and get a name brand tank. Hopefully it holds up...

I went with the r&j aquatics stand and hood for the extra height and it being furniture grade wood. *** special note!!! If you are inking about an r&j stand, I highly advise seeing it in person before purchasing... I ordered mine, and had to cut the back brace to get a 75g standard sump in... Not real happy about that! *** other then that, the stand is great. Lol

Equipments so far...

- 220g (72x24x30) marineland w/ dual overflows
- R&j aquatics stand and hood, cherry finish
- 75g sump (I got a new tank and installed baffles & 7" filter sock holders)
- 3x hydra 52's. (2 reg and 1 hd)
- ro 220 int skimmer w/ dc pump
- gyre 250 power head
- 2x mp's & battery backup (not sure if I'll use them or not)
- apex gold package
- tunze 3150 ato
- bio pure block and 1/2g of spheres
- waveline dc return pump
- bunch of misc goodies lol

I had most of the rock cooking for 3-4 months. I previously vinegar or acid bathed it...

 

[geckoejon]

Oh, snap! Got it wet!

 

[DocHogan]

Is the floor the tank sitting on a slab or do you have any extra bracing if not? Thinking of this set up but I have a basement and it would be on the main floor. Thanks.

 

[geckoejon]

Is the floor the tank sitting on a slab or do you have any extra bracing if not? Thinking of this set up but I have a basement and it would be on the main floor. Thanks.

mine is on a slab in a single story home... i would advise to have a structural engineer take a look at your place and the supports... gotta figure a solid ton between the tank, water, rock, and ect... that's some serious weight!

i play on the side of caution.... heck, i even added a few extra braces / supports for the stand even though it is made for this size tank. lol i would rather play it safe then have a massive crash!

 

[greaps]

I like the sump design, does the refugium overflow into the socks? If so great idea! Have you tested the sump for overflowing when the return is off, it looks very full in operation.

 

[geckoejon]

I like the sump design, does the refugium overflow into the socks? If so great idea! Have you tested the sump for overflowing when the return is off, it looks very full in operation.

yes, the fuge dumps into a sock eliminating chaeto from getting pumped into my dt.

yes, i tested, and i have plenty of wiggle room... that's why i went with the 75g instead of a 40b for a sump... i wanted to make sure no backflow floods.... the fuge runs almost to the top f the tank. the sock / skimmer section is only 12" deep, and the pump section runs 8" deep....

 

[geckoejon]

I built a box to attach to the end of the stand to contain most of the controls. After a couple more coats, it will hopefully match up failrly close with the stand color. Works out nicely in my head we will see how it comes together. Lol I just didn't feel like crawling around under the tank to mess with the controls.... Besides, it gives me something to tweak on until the hypo salinity treatment is over and I can start adding nems and coral

 

[Dirtball]

Looks good

 

[geckoejon]

thanks! i'm diggin it....

i finished the box, attached it, and got most of the controls wrapped up. i still need to perform some finishing touches, but pleased at how it is looking so far

i still need some black wrap or something to cover the overflows

 

[Dirtball]

Very nice