Studsrsx 180 Gallon Build

[studsrsx]

Well, been lurking around here for a while but dont post to often. I enjoy checking out everyones builds so when I decided to start a new tank I thought I should do a build thread. So here goes...

Starting off with a tank from the boys at Concept. Tank is a 180 Gallon 6x2x2. Pics here of the tank just after it got finished at the shop before they delivered.

This is the biggest and first tank that I have had with a proper sump so I am definately excited to say the least.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=12198&d=1385079037

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=12199&d=1385079192

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=12200&d=1385079192

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=12201&d=1385079240

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

its going to be a sweet setup...keep the photos coming with all details:biggrin:
I don't know weather to say welcome to canreef or welcome to posting on canreef:biggrin:
Will be for sure following.

[studsrsx]

I will talking to you in the next little bit for rock :)

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

I will talking to you in the next little bit for rock :)
I will be waiting:biggrin: so is fijireefrock (http://www.fijireefrock.com/)

[Skimmerking]

nice tank Shawn

[Doug]

Yup, nice lookin tank. Cant go wrong with Eli for rock. All the rock for my new tank is from him.

[gregzz4]

Nice lookin tank
Get a photo hosting account and post the actual pics
One, you won't run out of room on Canreef
Two, we can all see without clicking on your jpgs :razz:

[Scythanith]

She's a beauty!

[lastlight]

All these new tanks out of concepts have me wanting a new one too lol. Looks great now get'er wet!

[studsrsx]

Yeh, working on the photo hosting acct. found that out when posting the first 4 pics. Maxed out already. Lol :)

[seasalt_newbies]

Wow great looking Tank, do you have pics of the sump or is that what is on the back of it? Sorry I'm new to this if that was a dumb question.
Also what is this photo hosting account stuff that everyone is talking about ? Is it Like Flickr ?

Thanks for the help

Mike

[studsrsx]

Picks of the sump should be up shortly. The piece on the back of the tank is the external overflow box which connects to the sump. Photo hosting account is just as you described to share photos from a another site such as photobucket so that canreef isn't hosting.

[studsrsx]

Custom race way sump
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Racewaysump_zps6f1b35b7.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Racewaysump_zps6f1b35b7.jpg.html)

[studsrsx]

And another. This was designed by Denny.
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Racewaysump_zps6f1b35b7.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Racewaysump_zps6f1b35b7.jpg.html)

[studsrsx]

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Racewaysump2_zps9d4b077b.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Racewaysump2_zps9d4b077b.jpg.html)

[studsrsx]

So the tank arrived like this
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/30166AEE-3C22-4782-8105-AB063B23147B_zpsaesa988h.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/30166AEE-3C22-4782-8105-AB063B23147B_zpsaesa988h.jpg.html)

Had to use the forklift. Lol
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/A678A956-6206-4CC4-A822-12B91E3308F0_zpstpbcyw7b.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A678A956-6206-4CC4-A822-12B91E3308F0_zpstpbcyw7b.jpg.html)

[studsrsx]

Ok, got the tank in the house. Still can't believe how heavy this thing is!!
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/2D2BFF37-BEC1-4255-B456-328970979AF0_zps0ho7lg7s.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2D2BFF37-BEC1-4255-B456-328970979AF0_zps0ho7lg7s.jpg.html)

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/638D1CFC-0CC3-4785-928F-E953B2F9944D_zpsxlalhq4d.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/638D1CFC-0CC3-4785-928F-E953B2F9944D_zpsxlalhq4d.jpg.html)

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/24699666-B434-484B-A15A-F32892FB7EBB_zpsm0xnktkh.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/24699666-B434-484B-A15A-F32892FB7EBB_zpsm0xnktkh.jpg.html)

[gregzz4]

Nice tank, and pics :wink:

[studsrsx]

Look what arrived today ;)
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/66A680FB-362F-4FAD-A136-528F89163D0C_zpsjragj5if.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/66A680FB-362F-4FAD-A136-528F89163D0C_zpsjragj5if.jpg.html)

And some bulkheads
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/20940EC7-4C9D-4D45-A27A-61F6121F4B8F_zpsb6jcmhjj.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20940EC7-4C9D-4D45-A27A-61F6121F4B8F_zpsb6jcmhjj.jpg.html)

[kien]

you know it's a serious build when a fork lift is brought out.

Did those little girls help you haul the tank into the house?

[studsrsx]

The skimmer, probably doesn't meet the skimmer kings standards but I had it already from the last tank
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/DD7B6E68-BC53-40DD-9C27-5F4A05D08079_zpskkqx26jn.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DD7B6E68-BC53-40DD-9C27-5F4A05D08079_zpskkqx26jn.jpg.html)

[studsrsx]

you know it's a serious build when a fork lift is brought out.

Did those little girls help you haul the tank into the house?

Haha, no. They sure tried though. I think they are more excited then me. ;)

[studsrsx]

Got the tank up there thanks to four strong friends. The view from my couch! :)
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac279/studsrsx/Mobile%20Uploads/8CA2CA2C-A29F-4E76-B331-812AA398EED9_zpsbf28apa3.jpg (http://s907.photobucket.com/user/studsrsx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8CA2CA2C-A29F-4E76-B331-812AA398EED9_zpsbf28apa3.jpg.html)

[studsrsx]

So I am getting close now but not sure what to go with for plumbing, looking some opinions. What's everyone like, hard PVC, spa flex, ect?

[studsrsx]

No one? Maybe post and or search the plumbing section

[kien]

I use a combination of both depending on the application. For the most part I use all hard PVC, but when I need bends or a curve I'll try to use spa flex.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

I always went hard PVC last build I went all flex. ..hate it as the bends get in The way next build will be a mix of both with mostly hard.

[lastlight]

i'm almost always hard too.

If there's a really bendy spot to navigate I'll use hose/flex such as when i put my return and drains through my floor into the basement.

[Skimmerking]

i'm almost always hard too.

If there's a really bendy spot to navigate I'll use hose/flex such as when i put my return and drains through my floor into the basement.


Brett you are a sick man dude its a family board.....

[lastlight]

Brett you are a sick man dude its a family board.....

i don't follow what did i do?

[Skimmerking]

i'm almost always hard too.







ROLMAO

[lastlight]

ROLMAO

oh geez mike :wink:

[asylumdown]

i don't follow what did i do?

Bahaha! that was too perfect.

[asylumdown]

also, that tank redefines sexy. can't wait to see it up and running!

[nickguay]

Really nice tank, can't wait to see it filling up with life

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

I think I could imagine your aqua-scape design with couple photos in mind..:biggrin:
Maybe I should build something from www.fijireefrock.com (http://www.fijireefrock.com/) and place few photos here,..??Shawn

[studsrsx]

Yes, that would be good. Although I hope to show off shortly as soon as I get the rock. just waiting for the order to arrive. Getting excited:)