acdraindrps
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Good decision on the basement sump. This will help keep noise down somewhat, and also give you more room to play around.
Starting a 180, initial progress
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parkavenuereef
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Good luck on the installation!!!
Henry Colf
New member
Looking good so far.This will be exciting to watch the progression of the build, from the back of your truck to the finished design.Keep us posted!!!!
chrisguy
New member
Made some progress since my last update.
~ Ordered the glass for the DIY Overflow box. That should be here before the weekend.
~ Cleaned some of the basement where the Sump will be located. Have a lot more cleaning to do.
~ Below is the first Savko shipment. I expect to need to place another order when I get a better handle on the Sump layout.
~ Ordered the glass for the DIY Overflow box. That should be here before the weekend.
~ Cleaned some of the basement where the Sump will be located. Have a lot more cleaning to do.
~ Below is the first Savko shipment. I expect to need to place another order when I get a better handle on the Sump layout.
chrisguy
New member
Weekend Update!!
Man, having 3 kids keeps me running around like crazy. Most of the work shown below was done after 10pm or squeezed in between baseball, soccer, etc. events.
My plan is to work on the stand this weekend, again between baseball, soccer, etc. I think family is the reason tank builds take so long.
Anyway, on to the pictures.
Picked up the Glass for the DIY overflow box on Friday and put it together Friday night. Sorry the picture's a little fuzzy.
Installed the overflow box on Saturday
Top down picture of the overflow box (like the toes
)
Painted the back of the tank black and installed the bulkheads. Picture from the inside looking out.
Picture of the back.
Man, having 3 kids keeps me running around like crazy. Most of the work shown below was done after 10pm or squeezed in between baseball, soccer, etc. events.
My plan is to work on the stand this weekend, again between baseball, soccer, etc. I think family is the reason tank builds take so long.
Anyway, on to the pictures.
Picked up the Glass for the DIY overflow box on Friday and put it together Friday night. Sorry the picture's a little fuzzy.
Installed the overflow box on Saturday
Top down picture of the overflow box (like the toes
)
Painted the back of the tank black and installed the bulkheads. Picture from the inside looking out.
Picture of the back.
Twinpanther
Just Livin' Life
Nice clean look. I love the tinted OF Box. Toes could use a pedicure. 
Keep it goin'!
Paul
Keep it goin'!
Paul
Henry Colf
New member
Lookin' good Chris,keep us posted on your progress.
chrisguy
New member
Progress continues!!
I know it's been a while since I've posted an update. I have been working, just not necessarily working fast.
It took me a lot longer to clean/organize the basement than I anticipated. I had to move a couple shelving units and all the contents. Once that was done, I wall mounted my RO/DI unit and positioned the freshwater and saltwater storage containers.
This week I built, primed, painted and setup a shelf to hold the sump and refugium. The refugium is a 30 long (breeder) that I drilled for a drain into the sump and the sump is the DIY acrylic sump I used on my 120.
Looks like I will have some free time this weekend so I am starting the stand. I have the lumber, just need some time.
Shelf with refugium on the top and sump on the bottom.
Wall with RO/DI and related parts.
I know it's been a while since I've posted an update. I have been working, just not necessarily working fast.
It took me a lot longer to clean/organize the basement than I anticipated. I had to move a couple shelving units and all the contents. Once that was done, I wall mounted my RO/DI unit and positioned the freshwater and saltwater storage containers.
This week I built, primed, painted and setup a shelf to hold the sump and refugium. The refugium is a 30 long (breeder) that I drilled for a drain into the sump and the sump is the DIY acrylic sump I used on my 120.
Looks like I will have some free time this weekend so I am starting the stand. I have the lumber, just need some time.
Shelf with refugium on the top and sump on the bottom.
Wall with RO/DI and related parts.
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Lookin' good!
You sound like me: When I have the time, I don't have the money; when I have the money, I don't have the time!
I'm looking forward to seeing the display set up.
You sound like me: When I have the time, I don't have the money; when I have the money, I don't have the time!
I'm looking forward to seeing the display set up.
dreaminmel
New member
Love the pics of your progress Chris! It definately helps out some of us planning basement sumps in the future.
Keep us updated ok? : )
Keep us updated ok? : )
SkiFletch
New member
Yeah, I can't wait to see the tank when t omes back online. Chris' was one of the first nice big home-tanks I've ever seen and really helped kick off my interest in this hobby. Lookin forward to it being done. I'm also looking forward to finishing my own system 
. I too work when I have time which means slow
. I too work when I have time which means slow
chrisguy
New member
Boy have I been busy!!! Unfortunately most of that busy time was not spent working on the tank. 
Progress on the Stand. The stand will be 42" tall. This is mainly due to the fact that the tank will divide two rooms. The tank will be located in the lower of the two rooms which is about 8" lower.
I used all 2x4's. Each corner is three 2x4's glued and screwed together.
There is also a pair of 2x4's in the center for additional support. The whole stand will be covered in 1/4" plywood (glued and screwed) for strength. This picture shows the back and peninsula side complete.
From the front you can see the two openings. These will be better framed and have removable panels. I decided not to use doors as I will not be in there too often. The side facing the wall is also open as no one will see that side.
Current status of the stand. All framing is complete and all sides, top and bottom has been covered in plywood.
I've started to do a lot of routing for the trim. None of it looks exciting, so there aren't any pictures.
Setback!!
About a week ago, I had added a couple bulkheads to the sump for extra drains. One of the bulkheads must have been over tightened, causing the acrylic to crack.
I added an acrylic patch and used plenty of Weld-on 16. I will water test it later this week.
Progress on the Stand. The stand will be 42" tall. This is mainly due to the fact that the tank will divide two rooms. The tank will be located in the lower of the two rooms which is about 8" lower.
I used all 2x4's. Each corner is three 2x4's glued and screwed together.
There is also a pair of 2x4's in the center for additional support. The whole stand will be covered in 1/4" plywood (glued and screwed) for strength. This picture shows the back and peninsula side complete.
From the front you can see the two openings. These will be better framed and have removable panels. I decided not to use doors as I will not be in there too often. The side facing the wall is also open as no one will see that side.
Current status of the stand. All framing is complete and all sides, top and bottom has been covered in plywood.
I've started to do a lot of routing for the trim. None of it looks exciting, so there aren't any pictures.
Setback!!
About a week ago, I had added a couple bulkheads to the sump for extra drains. One of the bulkheads must have been over tightened, causing the acrylic to crack.
I added an acrylic patch and used plenty of Weld-on 16. I will water test it later this week.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
nice vertical refugium and sump setup. Killer heavy duty stand. Stuff looks great.
