Going from standard 55 gallon tank to 260 gallon tank.

[gatoralum69]

Damn! You think you're going to run the seaquarium with so many pumps?

Funny I was thinking the same thing lol

 

[gatoralum69]

Damn! You think you're going to run the seaquarium with so many pumps?

Funny I was thinking the same thing lol

 

[xchandlerx]

Sweet build fella.

 

[rovster]

Funny I was thinking the same thing lol

Yeah, I saw that the first time:spin2:


Nice progress! Beastly tank!:celeb1:

 

[wetdiver]

Thank you guys. Is taking some time to build. I hope by next weekend the close loop is done.

 

[wetdiver]

Close loop pipe is finally complete.

Found 2 leaks (1 on the 11/2" bulkhead and one crack 1" bulkhead)

Now to fill her up and tested for a week.

 

[wetdiver]

Close loop test day one.

http://youtu.be/RgVknh1fxOI

 

[wetdiver]

Cooking time.

Got 90lbs of dry rock ready to cook with acid. Still need another 100 lbs to get.

View attachment 223234

 

[marke]

Looking great!!

 

[wetdiver]

Tiles are going down. Yup I'm going bare bottom.

Installed this bad boys at each end.

Vortex Water Flow Accelerators 1 Inch MPT
Vortex Nozzle for more random flow
Increase Water Flow up to 400%
High quality durable ABS plastic construction
Compact size and light weight

 

[nivram]

Nice progress.

 

[wetdiver]

Nice progress.

Thank you Marvin.

Tiles are in and the first Rocks are in. I will need more so if any one has any Tonga rock let me know.

 

[tommy tomato]

All fish has been selling tonga

 

[Joshporksandwic]

looking good

 

[KnownStrangeR]

did you silicone the tiles to the bottom and the cracks in between them? If not, wont this become a place for detritus buildup? are you planning on removing them when cleaning or is your flow strong enough where it will keep it all suspended?

 

[wetdiver]

did you silicone the tiles to the bottom and the cracks in between them? If not, wont this become a place for detritus buildup? are you planning on removing them when cleaning or is your flow strong enough where it will keep it all suspended?

Matt, No I did not silicone the tiles to the bottom or the cracks. I'm going to add just a small amount of sand so it can fill the gaps. I have 4 returns on the bottom of the tank that will push all off the detritus Up and I also have 4 returns on the top and a MP 40 in the middle to really push everything around pretty good.

I will not be taking the Tiles out for cleaning. Couple of reasons why I did the bare bottom.

1) clean look
2) Nitrate reduction
3) I'm planing to have 70% SPS
4) the rocks won't hit the bottom glass
5) I can always add sand in the future if needs be.
6) I will be moving in 5 to 6 month so it will be easier to move the tank with out having to remove the sand.

I'm Planing to cycle the tank for 4 to 5 month in the garage so when I move the tank to my new house it will be ready to take on the stock from my 55 gallon tank.

 

[Jackwkahn]

nice!

 

[wetdiver]

Finally got the chiller and the last of the rock is in. Salt has been added and we are ready to cycle that bad boy.

3 month for now it will be ready.

See you then.

 

[nivram]

I know you cant wait the stand looks great. I have some grommets that will dress up that hole where the cords come out. Remind me to bring you one next time I'm going to see you.

 

[Joshporksandwic]

You forgot to grout the tile inside the tank.