Maroun.c 390 G build thread
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maroun.c
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Thanks.
maroun.c
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Thanks. Still not the usual way we setup tanks in this part of the world. Its just something i tried to achieve with the help of fellow local reefers on of which Youssef is also an architect which helped a lot adding functionality and feasability to aesthetics. The aim was to have the tank lokk as if it part of the room and not only a standalone piece of decoration.
Will have water in as soon as oveflow is done hopefully end of this week or week after.
Finally my Wall unit was completed.
this is the view I'll get
And from 2nd seating area, I do get much more view onteh tank than I expected from drawings.
And the open canopy showing all the access I get:
Now the front doors are supported each by 2 Pistons that can handle 630 Newtons. So around 70 Kgs (150 Pounds) much more than the doors weigh, at least each alone can support the door easily as we experimented yesterday. So hopefully that would cause no accidents in the future. I'm also adding some padding on the wood to make sure it stops on wood and not on glass when it closes. It does stop really slow even if you drop it but just thought it'd be safer.
Just one word: CLASS
This really should be in some 5 stars hotel, resort or a luxurious reception area. I can now see the Dynamics and leading lines you spoke about in the planning of this build.
When is water day?
syedjilani
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This is amazing man..... looking very beautiful.... :thumbsup:
maroun.c
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Received backgrounds for back and side pannels. Went with blue acrylic and leaving the paper on the backside of the acrylic I get this blue variation instead of uniform blue:
The workshop had a laser cut machine so I went with custom overflow comb on the side covers instead if attaching a ready made one on top.
But the teeth felt very weak and I was afraid they'll break after some time so I had them redone as indicated by a fellow reefer here:
Which ended up much stronger.
Next steps:
External Overflow and picking up Ceramic rocks tomorrow, Plumbing and a wet test end of this week or beginning of coming one.
The workshop had a laser cut machine so I went with custom overflow comb on the side covers instead if attaching a ready made one on top.
But the teeth felt very weak and I was afraid they'll break after some time so I had them redone as indicated by a fellow reefer here:
Which ended up much stronger.
Next steps:
External Overflow and picking up Ceramic rocks tomorrow, Plumbing and a wet test end of this week or beginning of coming one.
maroun.c
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maroun.c
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thank you
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Time to bring this thread back to date.
Glass build was finished with the addition of the top side part next to overflow and overflow
Initial plan was for 3 1.5 inch bulkheadsd and 1 1 inch one but the cabinet was a bit thicker than expected so lost 1 of the 1.5" bulkheads.
Overflow placement was a sure receipe for head bumps into it so added some silicone to act as a cushion.
sides background with overflow screen siliconed to glass:
Still have to add the back background hopefully today or tomorrow.
Glass build was finished with the addition of the top side part next to overflow and overflow
Initial plan was for 3 1.5 inch bulkheadsd and 1 1 inch one but the cabinet was a bit thicker than expected so lost 1 of the 1.5" bulkheads.
Overflow placement was a sure receipe for head bumps into it so added some silicone to act as a cushion.
sides background with overflow screen siliconed to glass:
Still have to add the back background hopefully today or tomorrow.
maroun.c
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Ceramics finally received from Riff system
Was shocked with the size of the pallet they shipped in.
The barrel on the right side is my water mixing tank which contains around 300 G should be using it for filling up RODI water and saltmixing before pumping the water to the tank.
Packing was professionaly done
however the bridge arrived broken and had 3-4 small broken pieces of the ceramics. Not a big deal as they did send us some ceramic epoxy to fix the rocks on each other and they assisted me in finding out which piece goes where so should be fixing those in the comingdays. I'm amazed with the texture of the ceramics and how light and porous it is. So overall a very good product and an amazing customer service.
Was shocked with the size of the pallet they shipped in.
The barrel on the right side is my water mixing tank which contains around 300 G should be using it for filling up RODI water and saltmixing before pumping the water to the tank.
Packing was professionaly done
however the bridge arrived broken and had 3-4 small broken pieces of the ceramics. Not a big deal as they did send us some ceramic epoxy to fix the rocks on each other and they assisted me in finding out which piece goes where so should be fixing those in the comingdays. I'm amazed with the texture of the ceramics and how light and porous it is. So overall a very good product and an amazing customer service.
skidrow52
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HI 
Been around man, yeah the tank is doing well and your frags as well they are grooowwwing When are you visiting again? I am going US to attend MACNA next week.
Been around man, yeah the tank is doing well and your frags as well they are grooowwwing When are you visiting again? I am going US to attend MACNA next week.
maroun.c
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Water day.
Finally a long awaited and as usual for me a very stressful day came last Monday. Luckily Maher the tank builder offered to be here on filling day to check for things especially with me being worried about lack of bottom bracing and having requested a middle brace and him insisting on Eurobracing only which I must confess looks much neater and allows me way more access... So we agreed on me filling half the tank before he arrived and we filled the rest together.
Just before I started filling the tank my two little helpwers inspected all the glass, bracing, seems, metal stands and shimming for any deffects and gave me the green light to start the water, Then of course I was not allowed to start the water as they had to have that priviledge!!!
took around 3 hours to fill the tank with high pressure water
So can only imagine how painfull filling it with RO water will be.
Luckily there were no incidents although must admit that with each sound in the house or outside or especially when he hit on the stand without prior notifying me my heart rate was at peak.
There wer no leaks, and no bowing so guess the additional bracing will not be needed luckily.
Finally a long awaited and as usual for me a very stressful day came last Monday. Luckily Maher the tank builder offered to be here on filling day to check for things especially with me being worried about lack of bottom bracing and having requested a middle brace and him insisting on Eurobracing only which I must confess looks much neater and allows me way more access... So we agreed on me filling half the tank before he arrived and we filled the rest together.
Just before I started filling the tank my two little helpwers inspected all the glass, bracing, seems, metal stands and shimming for any deffects and gave me the green light to start the water, Then of course I was not allowed to start the water as they had to have that priviledge!!!
took around 3 hours to fill the tank with high pressure water
So can only imagine how painfull filling it with RO water will be.
Luckily there were no incidents although must admit that with each sound in the house or outside or especially when he hit on the stand without prior notifying me my heart rate was at peak.
There wer no leaks, and no bowing so guess the additional bracing will not be needed luckily.
