Jeff J's Two-One-0 Build thread

[79chopperdr]

Hi folks,

First I think This should be an assembly thread more than a build thread since I picked up a good setup from a good reefer. Here goes....


Cut big hole in carpet, watch wife freak a little bit....

Put stand in hole, wife will start to settle down

 

[79chopperdr]

My brother in law is a pretty talented finish carpenter. He will be building a full three sided stand surround and canopy. He needed me to add a piece of wood at the top and bottom for the skins to attach to.

This worked out, I siliconed the edges too. It is certainly not a water tight catch basin, but it is a "oh #%^*" grab a towel basin

Next added a rope light for ambiance

 

[79chopperdr]

Good help is hard to find

Gym mat to silence the vibes! (noticing a trend with my helper?)

 

[79chopperdr]

The eagle has landed. Thanks guys!

Fresh water checks good to go. The Saltwater factory is cranking now

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Sweet, thats a great start.

 

[jeffm59]

Awesome - you are quick. We just lift that beast a few hours ago

 

[psykobowler]

Wow, did this happen Sunday? I could have given a helping hand if I had known. I am glad it worked out.

 

[CLeadfootS]

Great start! Can't wait to watch your build.

 

[79chopperdr]

Wow, did this happen Sunday? I could have given a helping hand if I had known. I am glad it worked out.

Glenn thanks for the offer. I asked a couple guys and before I knew it six guys were there. I think we kept the straining to a minimum.

 

[HV1990]

Strong work. I got a feeling this build is going to be glorious!!!!

 

[firemansac]

That kitchen counter will be the most sat at place in the house

 

[Diamond Jack]

Really nice. Following along now.

 

[79chopperdr]

That kitchen counter will be the most sat at place in the house

My son figured out that he will have to watch cartoons through the tank while he eats his breakfast. He told me its ok because Spongebob will be more realistic.:lolspin:

 

[cu0ngsayz]

Looks good!! I'd sit there and look at a display tank over watching tv haha

 

[psykobowler]

Fill er up.........

 

[robert s b.]

That's going look really nice.

 

[79chopperdr]

Pretty sure I got the dribbling sump bulkhead handled. Added a valve and fitting that my garden hose will screw onto. Should make water changes easier, just screw on hose, roll hose out the back door and open valve.

Sump is full and soaking for the night. I want to make sure there are no puddles in the morning. Next is sand and saltwater!

 

[Wills612]

That's a good idea for the drain. Could you use a discharge hose? The ones I'm thinking of flatten out for easy storage. I don't think they handle turns very well though.

 

[Wills612]

 

[Saltwaternooby]

I did the same for my sump, only I used a barbed fitting for the outlet.