my 300g see-through inwall build

[mgers21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15394252#post15394252 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Revfund
Nice,

Linda overkill on the beams, but looks good. Remember the main support needs to be on the end.

I am building one now for my 450

I uploaded starter photos today

I'd rather be safe than sorry with the beams....no wet floors hopefully!

All corners of the stand have a 4x4 to put that pressure directly to the foundation of the stand

 

[mgers21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15394255#post15394255 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by waynem
Your place looks raised, can you put a drain in?

In case of floods and to help with water changes?

The sump was put in because the basement of that house is actualy 40 some years old and the sewer system is at eye level. I had to do a pump up system with a sump pump for my utility sink. I'll have to take some finished photos of that tomorrow. These pics are about 5 days old. much progress since

The sump was mainly there for the utility sink for the fishroom but will also serve as a backup for a flood and ease for water changes. After having to clean my skimmer cup due to size in the shower for years, I told myself as soon as I get a house I'm getting a utility sink in my fishroom.

 

[Revfund]

Yea,

Good idea, my tank is above the basement so I will be having the basement re enforced. I will upload more images in the morning

 

[woowoodengy]

nice build where did you buy your sand from?? i need about 400lbs

 

[mgers21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15394902#post15394902 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by woowoodengy
nice build where did you buy your sand from?? i need about 400lbs

All the sand came from Marcorocks.com. Its on sale for 160# for $99 shipped for another week or so

 

[woowoodengy]

thanks i seen the sale hope i can get my tank running soon enough to get the sand, guess i need to start the top coat on my stand today =(

 

[OGGISPORTS21]

wow cant wait to see the end

 

[mgers21]

few pictures..

water test

First inhabitant

an unhappy brandon drilling the 100G sump tank :victory:

a still unhappy brandon drilling the frag tank

Had to have this

One for one

stripping the floor

 

[mgers21]

as of tonight :3195::3195: so close I can taste the salt water already!

built this the other night, the 100G sump tank will sit below, frag tank above, and then 100g refugium rubbermaid next to it

This is the tank as of 8/23. Plumbing is ran through the floor, light rack built and installed, lights wired, vent fan hung but still needing the electicians help.

 

[Crazy One]

If I may make a suggesetion , you should take the picture down with the dog in the tank clinging for it's life. Kinda not cool for animal lovers to see.

On the other hand the tank build looks great so far.
Just to let you know the vent above the tank will eventually rust from the salt in the air. I've had that same problem with mine in a couple months.

 

[SMOOTHIE]

Nice dude! Who built the tank for you?

 

[mgers21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15583012#post15583012 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Crazy One
If I may make a suggesetion , you should take the picture down with the dog in the tank clinging for it's life. Kinda not cool for animal lovers to see.

On the other hand the tank build looks great so far.
Just to let you know the vent above the tank will eventually rust from the salt in the air. I've had that same problem with mine in a couple months.

Actualy the chihuahua loves being in there swimming around. He's used to going into my 300g liverock vat when I was water testing it. I guess I should post the video of him begging at the stand to get in.

 

[el vato]

I feel like I am watching a bud light commercial lol.
Nice work on the build!

 

[mgers21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15591171#post15591171 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by el vato
I feel like I am watching a bud light commercial lol.
Nice work on the build!

thank you..... Haha now if only I could get them to sponser my build for free!

 

[Dejavu]

Great looking build. Who built your tank?

 

[mgers21]

Thanks guys!

Great Lakes Aquarium built the tank

Brian- Tonight you may see some pics of your old ballast got it fired up over the frag tank. Thanks again!

 

[NaClH20NMYVEIN]

Sweet build! Nothing like having the tank in your living room and your bedroom. I went the same route. Tagging along.

 

[cdeboard]

Wow nice tank.. lol i like how there is a brew in every pic

 

[mgers21]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15597783#post15597783 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cdeboard
Wow nice tank.. lol i like how there is a brew in every pic

funny you say that.....my dogs name is "Brewski" too lol

 

[mgers21]

A few updates:

Found my first hitchhiker....I think I'll keep it :3195::3195:

we decided to jump in when it was fresh water tested....tank took a few days to fill with rodi and turned the system on, NO LEAKS!!:3195: As of tonight I'm trying to stabilize temp and get the salinity up. I washed the sand in rodi before putting it into the tank. Also I got some 5/8th food grade poly sheeting I cut to fit the bottom of the tank. I layed that down before putting the sand into the tank as some protection for the bottom glass.

Heres a few updated fishroom pics