Ricepow's 150G Crystal Dynamic Eurobraced Build (60x24x24)

[ricepow]

So I've been piecing this build together since back in June of this year (2016). I was a bit lazy about getting on here and posting my progress, so the build itself will all be posted quite quickly, but I am going to try to use this post as a means of documenting the rest.

Specs:
Crystal Dynamic 150G (60"L x 24"W x 24"H) Eurobraced Tank w/3 side Starphire Glass
Tank is drilled for 4-1" Bulkheads (Bean-Animal)

Crystal Dynamic 36" Tall Malibu Stand. Stained to match existing furniture.

Crystal Dynamic rimless sump (40"L x 18"W x 16"H). Constructed as I requested.

So here are a couple pics of the tank and stand as it looked when it arrived..............

 

[ricepow]

There were some setbacks, but it gave me a lot of time to think about how I wanted to do certain things. I have learned patience in this hobby is mandatory, so I was very patient. I had seen where people had made a separate area for all of their electronics and had it accessible from the side door. I decided to do that, but needed it to be removable. So I had a friend help me make a very basic piece to accomplish this. This same friend helped me out by making a stand for my 105G vertical storage container for storing my RODI water. Here it is through it progression of building, fitting, and mounting the electronics.

 

[ricepow]

Again, through poking around online I really liked the look of a bright, clean white inside the stand/sump area. Did some research and decided on the following. 2 coats of Kilz primer. GE silicone all the corners, seams, gaps, etc. Followed by 3 coats of Rustoleum white appliance epoxy. I am very pleased with the results. I also made cut a sheet to fill in the back of the stand. That will be seen later. Here is the progression of that process.

 

[ricepow]

Something else I really liked the idea of were lights that would come on when the cabinet doors were opened. Did some reading and pieced together a setup to accomplish this. LED strip lighting, magnetic read switches, and a power supply from Amazon along with an Apex Breakout Box. Here are some pictures of that process.

 

[ricepow]

Once the inside of the stand was complete with epoxy and lighting, it was time to place the sump inside, insert the box for my electronics, and the back sheet to clean things up. Here it is.

 

[ricepow]

So after completing all of those things, it was time to work on the plumbing. I went with red PVC and schedule 80 fittings from Bulk Reef Supply. I am using the Bean Animal plumbing setup. Everything is 1". Once in the overflow box, the return splits to 3/4". I previously ran carbon and GFO reactors but prefer running without them. Tried to keep the plumbing relatively simple, and it can always be modified later if I decide I want to change or add something. This is the 90% finished product of that and the tank sitting atop the stand. This is currently where I am at. I was hoping to transfer things over tomorrow, but I don't think its going to happen. Maybe this weekend.

 

[MrDaniel]

Super clean install! I love the look of the red PVC. That gate valve will be really nice, much more adjustable than the traditional ball valve.

 

[Mebeknob]

Where did you get your water storage tank?


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