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ALBERTA REEF
01-11-2010, 06:29 AM
I am fiinely board with the hobby time to down size!:cry: To a 280 gallon! :biggrin: I have talked to my land lords they say its okay for me to get a bigger tank. As long as I shut down my two 90 gallons and only one tank. No problem! I admit the 90's keeps me buzy. Double everything equippment, water changes, testing and so on. Not complaining. So I figger 280 gallons 72"x30"x30". The biggest assemble tank I can fit down the stairs through the basement door. That I am going to be here for awhile.

But first I am on a fix income thanks to the economy. I need to build to keep my self buzy mind off things. I will build in stages. When the 280g up and running. Some of the equipment from the 90's will be used on the build. The 90's tanks and equippment will be for sell. I would like to fined most of the thing I need on Canreef.

ALBERTA REEF
01-11-2010, 07:07 AM
I guess the first thing I have to think about is a stand construction, materials, height and what it is going to house? I am a tall man 6'4" so height is not much of a problem. I would like a big sump at least half the volume of the main tank running water volume 140g. So 180g tank would work 72"x24"x24" none drilled. To house a sump like that it would have to be a metal stand. Now the skimmer I would like to double the main tank volume so 600g or more. Height of the stand plays here. I would need to get equipment in and out for install and cleaning. I need some advise on skimmers? I do like the Asm even thou the are old tex.

I figger the base of the stand would be 72 1/4" x 30 1/4". reason for the extra 1/4". No tank is exact dimensions. The metal stand would probable made out of 2"x2" square tubing. Height right now depends on the skimmer. my thinking the sump would sit on a 3/4" plywood and foem so 1 1/2" the same would be for the main tank. 3" of height is used up add in the top and bottom 2" square tubing 4" equals 7" of height used up.

ALBERTA REEF
01-12-2010, 01:11 AM
Did some research today found two skimmers that are low height. The King Deluxe 300 Internal for 300-800 Gallon Aquarium
Base plate: 12.6" x 19.69"
For tanks from 300 - 800 gallons
2000 L/H air - 792 GPH Water
Total height : 25.59" 58 Watt/h
and
Bubble Magus BM-600PRO
Needlewheel protein skimmer
BM-600PRO
Capability : 2000L-5000L(530G-1325G)
pump:AQUABEE 5000 *2
Pump power: 84W, 220V 50Hz
air intake : 2400L/H
Dimensions: 500*450*670mm(19.6" * 17.7" * 26.3")
cylinder: 12 "
Water Level :9.5"-11"

Height is good but the have a water level 9.5"-11". Bubble King is two much money compared to the Bubble Magus. Both have to have pedestal made for them to get the water height. Bubble Magus runs 2 pumps. I decides to use the two ASM 2G. Together up to 400g. I figger I can mod them.

Stand height would be 36". 29" opening. The stand dimensions will have to change. Change the width to 32 1/4". 74 1/4"lenght X 32 1/4"width X 36"height. Have to be made out of metal Square tubing for strenght

The sump Dimensions have to be changes as well 72"length x 28"width X 20height. Water level height in sump 16". My ASM 2G's running good at the height of 10". 6" stands will have to be made.

ALBERTA REEF
01-12-2010, 01:58 AM
I remeasured the door way and found the new measurements will not fit through the door. So back to the old measurement 72 1/4"lenght, 30 1/4"width x 36"height. The sump dimension have to change too 72"lenght x 26"width x 22"height. Water level height 16". Skimmer stands height 6".

ALBERTA REEF
02-26-2010, 04:59 AM
I finely got my stand on last tuesday. Last night I took some time figureing out where I sould place the tank.
The stand is 72 1/2"x30 1/2"x34 1/2". Good thing I changed my stand height. I had to remove the down stairs hand rail and door to get it in to the basement. :biggrin: Now I now that a 280G tank will go down the stairs. :lol:

Here are some pic's
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/My%20First%2090G%20Reef%20Tank/280G/IMG_2186.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/My%20First%2090G%20Reef%20Tank/280G/IMG_2187.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/My%20First%2090G%20Reef%20Tank/280G/IMG_2188.jpg

untamed
02-26-2010, 05:13 AM
Awesome. Before you get too much further, I would consider adding some additional power circuits to that wall. You don't want to be running everying off that single plug.

ALBERTA REEF
02-26-2010, 05:21 AM
Awesome. Before you get too much further, I would consider adding some additional power circuits to that wall. You don't want to be running everying off that single plug.

That the plan. Whoever Wired the basement wired it all on two 15amp circuits.

The Grizz
02-26-2010, 05:23 AM
Where did you get the stand done big guy:question:

ALBERTA REEF
02-26-2010, 05:28 AM
Where did you get the stand done big guy:question:

I when through Red Coral. Trigers Coating I think.

DCDN
02-26-2010, 06:10 AM
Definately going to be following this one. Loved your two tanks and definately want to see what you're going to be able to do with this.

Chase31
02-26-2010, 01:24 PM
more pics?

mseepman
02-26-2010, 03:40 PM
Are you going through Red Coral for the tank as well?

ALBERTA REEF
02-27-2010, 01:49 AM
Definately going to be following this one. Loved your two tanks and definately want to see what you're going to be able to do with this.

Thank you. The 90es are great beginner tanks to learn from. I just found that they are a bit narrow and short in length for my liking. This is going to a great build.:biggrin:

ALBERTA REEF
02-27-2010, 01:52 AM
Are you going through Red Coral for the tank as well?

Yes I am going through Red Coral as well for the tank. I have all ready planned it out with Kevin. :biggrin:

ALBERTA REEF
02-27-2010, 01:55 AM
more pics?

So Kid its going to be like that? Want to play with the Gator?:lol::lol::lol:

xtreme
02-27-2010, 02:15 AM
:biggrin: Now I now that a 280G tank will go down the stairs. :lol:


Hopefully Kevin has a set of suction cups he can lend you. I hauled a 280 the same dims as yours into my basement and let me tell you it wasn't easy. I would recommend 4 suction cups and 5 or 6 guys.

JDigital
02-27-2010, 02:22 AM
bored. :wink:

ALBERTA REEF
02-27-2010, 02:26 AM
Hopefully Kevin has a set of suction cups he can lend you. I hauled a 280 the same dims as yours into my basement and let me tell you it wasn't easy. I would recommend 4 suction cups and 5 or 6 guys.

Will I am 6'4" 225lbs. So I guess I at least equal as two guys:lol: So I need to fine 4 to 5 more guys to help me out. I hopely I have that many friends on canreef for a tank moving party:wink:

Chase31
02-27-2010, 02:31 AM
im 6'3 190 lbs am i still only one guy ?

ALBERTA REEF
02-27-2010, 02:35 AM
im 6'3 190 lbs am i still only one guy ?

AW! I remember when I was 6'3" 190lbs. I was 12:lol:

Chase31
02-27-2010, 02:45 AM
AW! I remember when I was 6'3" 190lbs. I was 12:lol:

pft im def not coming to calgary to help you move your tank.

btw wheres the pics?

ALBERTA REEF
02-27-2010, 03:16 AM
pft im def not coming to calgary to help you move your tank.

btw wheres the pics?

Well You need to grow some more before I let you.:lol: Just for you here are some pic's
Cross bar of stand
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/My%20First%2090G%20Reef%20Tank/280G/IMG_2189.jpg

Dehumidifier
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/My%20First%2090G%20Reef%20Tank/280G/IMG_2191.jpg

Side view of stand. Work it! Work it!
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/ALBERTAREEF/My%20First%2090G%20Reef%20Tank/280G/IMG_2192.jpg

No progress. Going snow boarding tomorrow. So whoever is on the Mountain look out.:lol: