reefhut Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hey folks, Just thought I would let ya in on my build thread. This has been a project let me tell ya. First off a tank built by James at Envision. Dim's are 60L X 32D X 28H w/ external overflowThe acrylic is all 1 inch with 1/2 inch radius corners. The corners and the bottom edge are highly polished( Bling! Bling).(popcorn) Tank location...plumbing through the window to an out building. The over flow fit's the window opening so the tank will fit closer to the wall [/img] The foor is done 5' X 8'..(highfive) [/img] [/img] All the help, all the better(clap) Oh yeah..The temperaryfrag tank! Start the collection, and the rock is cooking! [/img] ...All most done [/img] ..Well with the shed anyway. More pic's to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I like so far!!!!(popcorn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 All most forgot..I ordered the sump. The diminsions are 4'L X 22"D X 18"H, and the new Squence Reef Flow Skimmer (powered by a Dart needelwheel pump)is ordered and should ship next week..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Clackzillias Maximus BABY!!!! (highfive) (agree) (dancing) (yahoo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I think we need some more info on this skimmer!! :) Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 skimmer I thought no one would ask. This thing is a beast! It's out performing the Euro Reef RC 1000..(Per Jeremy at Premium). Can't wait to fire it up. I think I'll ask Izzypop to break it in for me until my system is running.(plotting) Anyway here's a link... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1096170 ...and here's another picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Yeah I remember reading about it!! Looks like a incredible skimmer. Did you buy it from Premium Aquatics? http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CV-OCT-ORCA&Category_Code=Octopus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 pm'd you R3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Shannon, That is going to be AWESOME! I like the ingenuity! Who needs a window annyway(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Shannon, That is going to be AWESOME! I like the ingenuity! Who needs a window annyway(laugh) Thanks...The window opened fromthe bottom, so it just made since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Great idea! It has my wheels turnin'. Let me know if you need any help moving the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 very cool Shannon. Keep us posted with pics. Always love seeing large projects and how it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Chewie: Thanks for offering to help. I'll keep in touch. Reefcam : Hey Jim...I see your back! Skiing all done, so back into the reef you go. That's cool. Are you still raising cardnials? Do you have any cool acro's right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Hey Shannon, Not doing acros at this point, but Jon is trying to get me started again. I have a pair of Cardinals in the brew and hopefuly they will start to breed in 6 months. Going softies and LPS for the moment. Not sure if I will get back into full SPS again. Took down all my MH for now. Just have VHO on the tank. Oh, it's Mt. Biking season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Just finished the sump room, so for those that like pic's ....Here ya go.. Side view Next Wednesday I'm going to build the metal stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 That is SWEET! When are you hosting a meeting so we can all see it? Will you charge admission to see your "aquarium"??? dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 That is SWEET! When are you hosting a meeting so we can all see it? Will you charge admission to see your "aquarium"??? dsoz Thanks you. :-) I have a long way's to go yet. I'm guessing it won't be running for at least a month. After it's been running for about 6 to 8 months I'll concider hosting a meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 So whats the next phase of the project? I love to see a work in progress!!!! Well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Thanks you. :-) After it's been running for about 6 to 8 months I'll concider hosting a meeting. How about private tours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted June 24, 2007 Author Share Posted June 24, 2007 180Brandy, I'll build the metal stand Thursday and then ship it to my stand guy. He'll then make a wrap to go around it. It will be a while for an update. Dsoz, After it up and running, we can work something out I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 that would make me happy If you need help with it, let me know. I am only in Oregon City. It would be a good excuse to come see your set-up. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Looks really interesting Shannon. Can't wait to see more as you progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 What a great job with the sump house! Looks great. That tank's gonna be amazinggggggg... Can't wait to see more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 I built the metal stand last Thursday. I'll take it to get powder coated Monday morning. The stand was made out of 1 3/4 .120 wall steel. I wanted it adjustable so I made the stand in two pieces, the top frame has 1 3/4 tubes running down for the legs, the bottom frame has 1 1/2 square tube running up. Then the two pieces slide together. This also makes it ajustable so I can get it level. Also I welded nuts so I can lock everything in place.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhut Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 I've been busy working on our other house getting it ready to sell...So now I'm back. Just to get you all updated . The sump is built and the stand and canopy will be done at the end of this month. But the biggest part of this build got finished this last weekend. The ELECTRICAL!!! YEA!!!. Thanks to Barelycuda and Evansbr the 100 amp service is in and ready to add outlets. Here's some pic's. Oh and if someone is looking for a home in the area....I know where one is,LOL(laugh) Sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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