finch6013 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Here is a pic of the stand. The stand is 36'' tall, No doors since I wanted to keep it clean looking and all equipment will be in the laundry room behind the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 looking good my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaticEngineer Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I love the color choice and trim on the stand Do you have a wider angle shot of that shows the wall and orientation in the room? I am thinking of painting the wall behind my display tank, the back of the tank, and the stand matching black so It gives and even taller look than it already will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 I will try and get better pics. The room is small so its hard to get far enough away. I need to put a different lens on the camera (Its my wife's, who is a part time photographer and she doesn't like me messing with it). Also James dropped the tank off today so I will try and post some pics of it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 If you need any help let me know.I live in milwaukie so we are pretty close to each other.Allways down to help fellow reef addicts.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Thanks for the offer Jonas. I will let you know if I need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Unwrapping a new acrylic tank is better than christmas morning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergebmw3 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 HEY POST PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 HEY POST PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah, lets see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Here's some quick pics. Hard to get good pics when its on the floor in a small basement. Once its on the stand I will get some full tank and stand shots. But first I have to drill some bulkhead holes in the back. External overflow has a removable grate, and the overflow is 18'' long, 6'' wide, 10'' tall, with 3 1.5'' overflow holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergebmw3 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Brendan that tank is looking so amazing wow !!!!!!!!!! Iam loving the 30" deep space u have maybe I should sell my 24" and get a 30"...... Now that I can imagine how good it will look. Btw now I k ow why most people don't sell their Lumenbrights they are amazing and thank you once again for the deal. I Wish u to be extra careful drilling those overflow holes. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 30'' or more is the only way to go. I will NEVER own another tank that is less than 30'' wide unless it just wont fit through the house. I am a little nervous about drilling three holes in the back wall of the tank for my 3/4'' returns. I should have had James do it, he drilled the holes in the overflow but it would have cost more for holes in the back, so I figured I'd do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Looks Good! Nice design, going thru the back to the tank room will be super quiet. Check out the plumbing fittings at M Depot, if you decide to go thru the back they have the Loc Line fittings with 90's etc to make returns http://www.marinedepot.com/plumbing_parts_fittings_loc_line_flexible_ball_socket_2-ap.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 I was going to run my returns like you did in the bracing. But I think for the looks in my situation, going through the back wall will be best. I plan to use a threaded BH and then one of the Lockline threaded adapters to one or two segments of line and then a nozzle to keep it clean looking. I don't like the look of 6''+ of lockline sticking out in the DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I agree on that, I ran one 3/4 loc line fitting then reduced to 1/2 for the nozzle for more flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 I ordered some black 3/4 flexible PVC and a manifold that splits 1.5 into 4 3/4 lines evenly. Three will go to the tank and one will be a manifold for a BRS and TLF reactor. I am planning on using my dart. By the time I power the reactors, and factor in head loss, I don't think it will be too much flow for the sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 The skimmer I will be using. It's a Super Reef Octopus XP 3000. Foot Print: 14.875" x 14" x 22.25" 10" body 5" neck, 8'' collection cup, powered by: Bubble Blaster HY3000 This skimmer is rated for 250g with heavy bio loads and 350g moderate so it should be enough for the approx 220g water volume that I will have. I ran this skimmer on a temp tank for a few days and after day one it had already filled the collection cup half way with nasty skimmer gunk. The Bubble blaster pump seems to be a beast and is much quieter than other octo skimmers I've had with Sicce pumps. Mike at Reef Specialty helped me pic this skimmer and even gave me a large percentage off of my order. He was great to deal with! And since we all like pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Looking good can't wait to get my tank on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 I got the holes drilled through the wall for all the plumbing Friday. Also drilled three holes in the back wall of the tank for three 3/4'' return lines. It was a little scary drilling three holes in the back of my new tank, but it came out great. Saturday I picked up a pile of pluming parts and plumbed the tank. I managed to fill it up with the hose for a freshwater test late in the evening and no major leaks! Just one tiny drip from a threaded fitting that needed tightened down more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Lookin good-That skimmer is awesome, SRO Extremes where on my short list-its them or SWC and then I got that deal on the SWC. Always fun drilling holes in the wall huh-(laugh) The builds coming along nicely These lights would look nice-K3 48 Wide D http://www.fish-street.com/key_aquarium_led_lighting_us_version or the maxspects G2-(laugh) I saw a sweet SPS tank on R2R, a guy in Hong Kong SAWEET looking he ran 2 G2's http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/56532-acrotrdcos-zero-edge-rimless-ppg-starphire.html now back to topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Its not the wall I am concerned about. That is easily fixed if need be. Its the tank I just had built that was the fun part. My lighting will be 2 400w metal halide in lumenbright lg reflectors, and probably 2 VHO or T5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Its not the wall I am concerned about. That is easily fixed if need be. Its the tank I just had built that was the fun part. My lighting will be 2 400w metal halide in lumenbright lg reflectors' date=' and probably 2 VHO or T5.[/quote'] Do you have the reflectors/ballasts/builds already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Ya I already have everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Here is the start of the lighting hood whamo! next step it was done. I forgot to take pics for a while. I set it up with two VHO's that I had but I think as soon as I have the money I will change to T5. Hood hanging over the tank by cables that I made. If I want to raise it up to get into the tank better all I have to do is take the cabe loop at the bottom and pull it up to the eye hook in the ceiling. I will get a pic of that if anyone is interested in what I did. The tank has had water in it for a few days now. Also I got all the aquascaping done via marco rocks. I love their rock, it's the second time I have used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 That looks great!!!! I think we need a FTS though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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