Jeff's New tank Build 210g with 90g fuge 40g sump

[sulcata1619]

I will be posting some pics of the garage work in the next couple days.

 

[coralfarmer]

did the tanks hold water?

 

[jkreefer]

havnt got'n that far yet, should i be concerned that they dont?

 

[coralfarmer]

I hope not

 

[northbay-reefer]

Jeff and Mike, if you guys need any help, please let me know.

Its probably will be a good idea to get the sump plumbed and the refugium in place so that you can atleast start curing your live rocks before putting the new tank in service.

 

[sulcata1619]

we are going to connect the sump and fuge to the 50g at first. we are setting up to be able to make the fuge independant if needed. Then we can cure live rock in it. after the live rock cures we then can open up the valves and tie the fuge back into the main system. Jeff will have two other holding tanks that we can cure live rock in also. I am going to try and get some pics up tonight.

 

[coralfarmer]

what kind of rock ae you going to use?

 

[sulcata1619]

Here are the pipes from under the house and the switchlegs for all the lighting

Here is the maxcap DI unit on the wall

Here is the beginnings of the slop sink. Below the R/O will be the fresh and saltwater bins

Here are the fuge and sump on the rack. Still have to paint all the wood and clean the acrylic tanks.

 

[coralfarmer]

lookin' good!

 

[jkreefer]

Thanks Mike for posting pics and for all your help

Tom i will call you tomorrow for some help

 

[coralfarmer]

Are you going to around friday evening? I can bring by the stuff for the refugium.

 

[northbay-reefer]

The rack looks good, but you might want the fuge a little higher, it will be alot easier to work in the sump later.

And since your sump will not be full of water at any given time, plus you will have baffles in it for structure support, you can trim the top bracing a little and remove the cross bracing to give yourself more room in the sump.

 

[jkreefer]

James, yes i'll be around friday and i dont know what live rock yet

Tom, thanks for all the great ideas, i know that you are a valuable asset and have many years of experience to help us newer guys out.

 

[coralfarmer]

Jeff & Mike,
I get off work at 6:30pm I'll be there between 7-7:30.

 

[sulcata1619]

Hey are you guys getting any where with that tank or what. I want to see some more pics.

 

[coralfarmer]

Help! I am having a rough time posting my pics.

 

[northbay-reefer]

Coralfarmer, use www.photobucket.com to upload your picture

 

[coralfarmer]

Thanks I'll try it

 

[sulcata1619]

Here is the future home of the custom made sump

The chiller on its new shelf next to the fuge.

Here is the beginning of the power setup.

Here is the sump being glued. Still have to trim it down a little.

We will be doing a leak test on most of the items this friday and saturday.

 

[coralfarmer]

Humm,
The power set up looks very familar.
It looks great.