Our 375g reef tank build & fish room
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edandsandy
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:lol:
I wish!
I don't think Ed will let me have a tank that size :lol:
edandsandy
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This morning the building material arrived, the driver backed his BIG truck down the driveway and the bed lifted and off came the material
after that excitement the plumber came.. his job is tough, the city would not let us connect to the existing waste lines so he had to dig up a good part of my front yard and under the driveway, yes I said under the driveway, then along the drive way, under another concrete wall to tie into the new waste line.... they were here over 8 hours and their still not done... MAN did I feel sorry for him and my wallet!
here is what it looks like so far.....
the front of the house
along the drive way...
Tomorrow they start framing...
after that excitement the plumber came.. his job is tough, the city would not let us connect to the existing waste lines so he had to dig up a good part of my front yard and under the driveway, yes I said under the driveway, then along the drive way, under another concrete wall to tie into the new waste line.... they were here over 8 hours and their still not done... MAN did I feel sorry for him and my wallet!
here is what it looks like so far.....
the front of the house
along the drive way...
Tomorrow they start framing...
edandsandy
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You are certainly right about our neighbors, they know that we have 2 tanks and that I maintain them..
they see me outside cleaning stuff outside all the time..
so actually, they are happy for me to see!...
they are almost excited as much as I am about this whole thing becoming automated.
also they are happy to see Ed go REEF!... when they do come over every ones looks at my tank not his hehehehe
I live in Atlantic Beach.
edandsandy
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The framing is done on the fish room, waiting on the inspector come and inspect the walls and the roof.
Now we have to move both tanks off the existing wall and put one on each side of the pool table.... I wish I could sell Ed's tank so we only have to move it one time!
Now we have to move both tanks off the existing wall and put one on each side of the pool table.... I wish I could sell Ed's tank so we only have to move it one time!
edandsandy
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alpine,
I will have Keith e-mail you in the morning!
I will have Keith e-mail you in the morning!
edandsandy
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A lot of construction going on in the fish room.
The roof was installed and passed inspection!
We have all the plumbing in, all the electrical was finished today & will be inspected tomorrow.
The AC guys will be here on Thursday.
The sinks, counter tops & cabinets will be installed next week.
We moved the 135 FOWLR tank today and the 120 reef tank tomorrow. THEN they will make a HUGE hole in the wall for the tank. We will start to build the stand on Wednesday or Thursday (Thanks Alpine)
All of the material arrived today to start building the light rack, our original plan was to build a light rack 90"x30"
(thanks Glassreef for all your help!)
after looking & looking at the room we decided to split the rack so it moves completely away from the tank.
We will take pics of the progress.
The lights will be here hopefully by this weekend.
The roof was installed and passed inspection!
We have all the plumbing in, all the electrical was finished today & will be inspected tomorrow.
The AC guys will be here on Thursday.
The sinks, counter tops & cabinets will be installed next week.
We moved the 135 FOWLR tank today and the 120 reef tank tomorrow. THEN they will make a HUGE hole in the wall for the tank. We will start to build the stand on Wednesday or Thursday (Thanks Alpine)
All of the material arrived today to start building the light rack, our original plan was to build a light rack 90"x30"
(thanks Glassreef for all your help!)
after looking & looking at the room we decided to split the rack so it moves completely away from the tank.
We will take pics of the progress.
The lights will be here hopefully by this weekend.
edandsandy
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YES, finally!
We are actually having 5 inspection on the room today!
could not tell you what they are, I really know of 1
We are moving the reef tank today, I think I'm going to let Ed and our maintaince guy do the work :lol:
I'm going to my daughters house today to help her finish the babies nursery.
Guess what her theme is for the nursery??
stunreefer
Reef Hugger
WOW, came a long way since I last checked in...I love builds that go beyond building a stand and setting the tank on it (like my next build ). Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:
BTW your house is gorgeous!!!
I too feel bad for that plumber; back in the day I installed Koi ponds, waterfalls and such, and we had to dig under a few driveways....never again!!!
). Keep up the great work! :thumbsup:BTW your house is gorgeous!!!
I too feel bad for that plumber; back in the day I installed Koi ponds, waterfalls and such, and we had to dig under a few driveways....never again!!!
edandsandy
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13544684#post13544684 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stunreefer
WOW, came a long way since I last checked in...I love builds that go beyond building a stand and setting the tank on it (like my next build
BTW your house is gorgeous!!!
I too feel bad for that plumber; back in the day I installed Koi ponds, waterfalls and such, and we had to dig under a few driveways....never again!!!
Thanks for checking in!
and thanks for the complement on our home.
I felt so bad for the plumber too, all I could do was offer something cold to drink and a cold rag to wipe his face with
edandsandy
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I will post some pics later today, we are moving the 120 today
edandsandy
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Here is a list of equipment we have to date.
I'm sure I have forgotten something! If you see something I have missed, please feel free to comment!
Aquarium:
96¨x37-1/2'¨x25¨
WWW.glasscages.com
Our fish room is 8'x18'
2 sinks hot & cold water, a center floor drain the floor slopes ever so slightly towards the center
The wall will have the standard green board sealed with Kilzs primer and will be finished with FRP boards.
Lights:
From: WWW.Hellolights.com
4) 36¨ 2x39w T5 HO Retrofit Kits
4) 36¨ Super Actinic R 39W- UV Lightings
4) 36¨ (HO, T5) 75.25 14,000K, 39W- UV Lighting
From: WWW.NeptuneSystems.com
Lunar Simulator with 5 led lights
From: WWW.ReefSpecialty.com
4) CoralVue large Lumen Bright Reflectors
4) Reeflux 400 Watt Metal Halide
4) Coralvue 400 Watt Dimmable Electronic Ballast
These lights will be mounted on a suspended light rack (2) 45¨x30¨
These lights will slide side to side since the room is 8'x18'
Material from: WWW.eztube.com and www.mcmaster.com
Controllers:
From: WWW.NeptuneSystem.com
AquaContoller 3 Pro
Probes:
Pro Temp,
Std. pH
Std ORP
Lab grade Conductivity Probe
Pumps:
2) Tunze 6102 controlled with the 7095 controller
More to be added as needed
2) Sea swirls driven by mag 18's
Protein Skimmer
AP902 Deltec with a self cleaning head
Calcium Reactor
Geo 818
I'm sure I have forgotten something! If you see something I have missed, please feel free to comment!
Aquarium:
96¨x37-1/2'¨x25¨
WWW.glasscages.com
Our fish room is 8'x18'
2 sinks hot & cold water, a center floor drain the floor slopes ever so slightly towards the center
The wall will have the standard green board sealed with Kilzs primer and will be finished with FRP boards.
Lights:
From: WWW.Hellolights.com
4) 36¨ 2x39w T5 HO Retrofit Kits
4) 36¨ Super Actinic R 39W- UV Lightings
4) 36¨ (HO, T5) 75.25 14,000K, 39W- UV Lighting
From: WWW.NeptuneSystems.com
Lunar Simulator with 5 led lights
From: WWW.ReefSpecialty.com
4) CoralVue large Lumen Bright Reflectors
4) Reeflux 400 Watt Metal Halide
4) Coralvue 400 Watt Dimmable Electronic Ballast
These lights will be mounted on a suspended light rack (2) 45¨x30¨
These lights will slide side to side since the room is 8'x18'
Material from: WWW.eztube.com and www.mcmaster.com
Controllers:
From: WWW.NeptuneSystem.com
AquaContoller 3 Pro
Probes:
Pro Temp,
Std. pH
Std ORP
Lab grade Conductivity Probe
Pumps:
2) Tunze 6102 controlled with the 7095 controller
More to be added as needed
2) Sea swirls driven by mag 18's
Protein Skimmer
AP902 Deltec with a self cleaning head
Calcium Reactor
Geo 818
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Hi Sandy - looks like you've definitely got eveything under control. You and I ordered exacly the same components from Neptune - right down to going for the lab grade conductivity probe. That Deltec is a nice skimmer!
How's Ed doing with the light rack? I really like the idea of making two racks and setting up the slides to the side. Can't wait to see pics of your progress.
How's Ed doing with the light rack? I really like the idea of making two racks and setting up the slides to the side. Can't wait to see pics of your progress.
edandsandy
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13582534#post13582534 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Hi Sandy - looks like you've definitely got eveything under control. You and I ordered exacly the same components from Neptune - right down to going for the lab grade conductivity probe. That Deltec is a nice skimmer!
How's Ed doing with the light rack? I really like the idea of making two racks and setting up the slides to the side. Can't wait to see pics of your progress.
Funny how that works?
I LOVED the Neptune web site.. Ed had to pull me away!
The Stand is almost completed, I'll try and post pictures tonight.
The windows and doors are almost finished and the dry wall is supposed to be done today!
gosh I really hope so!
Our grandson is due tomorrow! so I'll be busy going to the hospital to him oh, yes, my daughter too!
Yes, I really enjoy that skimmer, esp. the self cleaning head!
We are going to start the light rack this week, I'll keep you posted.
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