Go Big OR Go Home! Construction of a 1000 gallon System!!

[EnglishRebel]

That is awsome! Can you pick these up at Lowes, Home Depot, or other hardeware stores?

Thanks!

I'm not sure - haven't looked. I saw them on an Ask This Old House show as a "What Is It" item. I would think that either an electrical wholesaler or a builders supply house would carry them. Try the electrical supply place first.
In any case if you don't find them make sure you mark the floor directly beneath the box(s) with the number of boxes (if they're stacked above each other). A tip my builder shared with me.

 

[bstone]

EnglishRebel

Thanks for the info.! I will look into it.

 

[bstone]

Well, THE TANK IS ON THE STAND!!!

:rollface: :bounce1: :bounce3: :bounce2: :dance:

Party TIME!! What a big relief off my shoulders..

Here is a picture!

 

[jnarowe]

awesome. just awesome. what a sweet tank. every time I see a pic of your stand I freak out about all those plugs.

 

[bstone]

awesome. just awesome. what a sweet tank. every time I see a pic of your stand I freak out about all those plugs.

Thanks.

With all the 5 Sea Swirls, and about 6 to 8 Tunze Streams, all those outlets along the stand will come in handy!

 

[EnglishRebel]

Wow- I just know you're glad that's over. Looks great. Now the hard work begins

 

[asnatlas]

Well, THE TANK IS ON THE STAND!!!

:rollface: :bounce1: :bounce3: :bounce2: :dance:

Party TIME!! What a big relief off my shoulders..

WOOT, Congratz... Looks very good, and it does not even have water it in yet I am hoping to have my tank next wk... I am going to have pro's move my tank since it's 96x48x30 and it's doing into the basement (non walkout)... I am going to video tape this because when I called them they said that 4 or 5 guys could do it easy :eek2: I was like this tank is 8x4 that is around 1000 - 1200lbs doing down stairs, so this should be good...

Shawn

 

[sixxer]

WOOT, Congratz... Looks very good, and it does not even have water it in yet I am hoping to have my tank next wk... I am going to have pro's move my tank since it's 96x48x30 and it's doing into the basement (non walkout)... I am going to video tape this because when I called them they said that 4 or 5 guys could do it easy :eek2: I was like this tank is 8x4 that is around 1000 - 1200lbs doing down stairs, so this should be good...

Shawn

That videotape should come in handy for the insurance claim!:lol: :eek2:

Thank god for walk-out basements!!!!!

 

[skippyreef]

Way to go........

It looks sweet on the stand!

Are you drywalling the fish room and insulating it? Did not read that in the thread anywhere.

 

[tigerarmy40]

Wow- I just know you're glad that's over. Looks great. Now the hard work begins

you mean the hard part is over and now let the fun stuff begin!!!

 

[bstone]

Way to go........

It looks sweet on the stand!

Are you drywalling the fish room and insulating it? Did not read that in the thread anywhere.

You can see I started the insulation in the picture above. Yes, I do plan on drywalling the room this weekend.

 

[xcreonx]

Fantastic looking tank! I'm hoping to get Miracles to build my next tank as well.

BTW, I see you're from Carmel... I grew up in Noblesville. Small world huh?!

 

[bstone]

Fantastic looking tank! I'm hoping to get Miracles to build my next tank as well.

BTW, I see you're from Carmel... I grew up in Noblesville. Small world huh?!

Yep, small world!

 

[IsThisNameTaken?]

I cant even believe what I'm seeing here! Cant wait to see where this goes!

 

[AcroSteve]

awesome. just awesome. what a sweet tank. every time I see a pic of your stand I freak out about all those plugs.

Yea, me too.

I would seriously consider moving the ones on the tank stand to a location underneath the stand. Behind a drip edge of sorts.

I can see water running down the back of the tank, or along the small lip around the tank, and then down into the plugs. If you move them so that the water cannot run into them, you will be much better off.

 

[jnarowe]

Maybe he's got a plan ACRO? I have no plugs below the water level of the tank in my set up, but I also plan to build a "shelf" around the base of the tank that I can stand on, so maybe that's the plan here.

 

[bstone]

Yea, me too.

I would seriously consider moving the ones on the tank stand to a location underneath the stand. Behind a drip edge of sorts.

I can see water running down the back of the tank, or along the small lip around the tank, and then down into the plugs. If you move them so that the water cannot run into them, you will be much better off.

You can't see it but, they are resest back into the stand. Also, I will be building a catwalk all around the stand between the outlets and the top of the stand.

 

[jnarowe]

that makes sense but remember that water doesn't just move down. It wicks in all directions and being recessed really isn't much protection, so a fairly good seal between the catwalk and the stand will be very important.

 

[bstone]

that makes sense but remember that water doesn't just move down. It wicks in all directions and being recessed really isn't much protection, so a fairly good seal between the catwalk and the stand will be very important.

I agree, thanks for the tip!

 

[bstone]

I have almost finished insulating the fish room. I have started the drywall, I borrowed one of those electric zip tools to cut out the hole in the drywall for the outlets. Its works great, but thank goodness for extra large outlet covers! I put insulation and Styrofoam between the family room wall and the fish room. This will help reduce noise carrying over to the family room (house). I will also be installing a return and supply vents from my house HVAC and the fish room. So, along with the ceiling vent, house HVAC supply & return, Window A/C, and dehumidifier, I hope to control temp. and humidity within reason!

I plumbed the chiller today. The 1HP Pacific Coast Import Chiller is going outside. The wall between my fish room and the outside where the chiller will be sitting is brick. So, I had to rent a hammer drill with a hole saw bit designed for brick. It took just less then an hour to drill 2 holes through the brick - what fun! The chiller is sitting in a Rubbermaid plastic outdoor chest. I just drilled two holes for the plumbing and cut out the back area to vent out the air, and side holes that are as big as the vents on the chiller. This way the chiller can stay outside and not have to worry about the rain or other elements. I will post a few pictures later. But, this will help reduce heat in my fish room by having the chiller outside and not in the room. Also, the chiller will get better ventilation being outside.