Ocean In A Box's Nano Reef Journal >>>PICS!!!<<<

[Ocean In A Box]

Little by little, getting things done; sorry nothing too excited but this indeed my journal of EVERYTHING leading up until that fantastic day when I have an Ocean In A Box!

Here is a quick update:

Pulling wire and electrical supplies for around the tank:

Bar on left, tank in background:

Putting 4 quads behind tank...no extension cords and power strips!:

Tight behind but enough room to get at both sides:

That's it for now...when the kids go to bed, I'm headed down to get back to the wiring.

Happy reefing all -

 

[Cody Ray]

I would have been too tempted to just skip the nano and go for a MASSIVE reef system

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Hello all -

close up of cube display area in corner; drywalling around this tomorrow 1/22/07...enough space above for MH lighting...it's a 30g Oceanic cube

drywall starts -- cube spot in back left; where the two corners meet...in the back of the picture

That's it for now, nothing too exciting.

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Have all framing done, drywall almost all hung but have to mud/tape, 85% all electric done. Things are coming around nicely. I'll have 3 or 4 quad electric boxes behind the 33g cube in the corner of the wall enough for all lights, sump, etc etc w/out any powerstrips or cords I hope. The tank will be on its own circuit (GFI) versus everything else in in the basement rec room.
I'll post some pic updates soon.

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Also, building two doors to open in the back which will be on hinges so that I can access the tank from the back. Will also leave the top area open to access any return lines or MH lighting if I suspend above tank.
Lighting, plumbing, etc are not firm in this project so I'm leaving the area around the tank built but not totally done until I know which way I'll go with this. Part of me says put the time into DIY drilling of the Oceanic cube, refug, & sump. The other part of me says throw the Remora Pro and MH light you have an setup the tank tomorrow...quicker, but I may be kicking myself later if I don't set things up right...

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Hi everyone -

Appreciate any comments or suggestions...getting closer to actually setting up the tank. Here are six pics showing progress from last couple wks.

Drywall is nearly complete everywhere in the basement, including the tank area, and so is most of the electrical except for the tank area. Wiring up 3-4 quad outlets (GFI) in the tank area today.

pic1

pic2

pic3

pic4

pic5

pic6

 

[quy_nquyen]

it's starting to look really nice! i cant wait to see you put hte tank in there

 

[Ocean In A Box]

THANKS!!

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Been awhile...couple of update pics to bump this to the top!

Been awhile...couple of update pics to bump this to the top!

Bump to the top...

bar on left
tank display on right (holding tv right now):

need to install doors, bottom base, and top canopy hiding the top/lights area:

Just have to install outlets around the back area of the tank and we're almost finished...can't wait...

R/ Matt

 

[cschwaj]

Matt-

Your work is really impressive! I am in Waukesha also; River Place subdivision. I am putting the house up for sale next week though and moving to New Berlin.

I will be keeping an eye on your project. Do you ever pop in on the Wisconsin Reef Society forum on RC? If not, share your project with these guys. A great group with mad skills and ideas.

Jeremy

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Jeremy -
Thanks!
Not too much progress on the tank itself but working on other basement things on or around the future tank area.
WRS...I should head there more...always good to meet local folks.

Tx again, Matt

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Hi All -

I'm getting closer.

Q: Anyone have first-hand experience drilling an Oceanic 30g cube? Also, any best-in-class type setups for the tank/sump/ref setup w/ these cubes?

If I don't do custom drilling w/sump, etc...I'll be hanging my RemoraCPro on the back of it and going that route...

Thx, Matt

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Been a month since a post on this, so I thought it was time...

Been a month since a post on this, so I thought it was time...

Front tank shot:
The tank. Closeup of tank label:
Side tank shot:
Another tank shot:

More pics coming...

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Pics of Bar Area & Tank:

 

[Ocean In A Box]

Behind the tank shots, pics of GFI and ended up going w/ 3 Quad Outlets behind:




That's it for now...thanks for looking & commenting!

 

[E30 E T A]

Sweet stuff! I love those cubes,Should've gone with one...

 

[Jadams]

VERY COOL set up! Great work!!! Cant wait to see it installed and filled with life!

 

[supernareg]

all that work for a 20-30 gal?

horrible haha, atleast if ur building a wall, put up a 200 gal or something,

 

[Hopeful Reefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9828806#post9828806 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by supernareg
all that work for a 20-30 gal?

horrible haha, atleast if ur building a wall, put up a 200 gal or something,

That is what the bar will be used for in a year or two!!

 

[Grunt]

Nothing like having your two favorite liquids in one room.
Cheers