Grizz's 8' shallow sea

[The Grizz]

So here it is 2010 and I said to the wife that I would not be looking to upgrade to a bigger tank for a while. Well that failed miserably as I have bought a new tank.

96"L x 22"W x 18"D, dual corner overflow's, sump & pump, plumbing & a huge a** UV Sterilizer 30W.

I have built a new stand that is going to be totally enclosed with 1/2" oak. Going with a 3/4" oak top with a 1/2" styro between the tank and oak topper.
Here is the stand:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3049.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3052.jpg
I am also building a new sump for it out of acrylic

[Leah]

Whoa how big is big? He he :biggrin:

[burrows14]

WOW! I really am looking forward to seeing this up and running:biggrin: Im a big fan of the shallower tanks. What the total gallons on this bad mutha?

[mseepman]

Consider me subscribed!!!

[Snappy]

very nice

[bauder1986]

Greg, this is gonna be cool to watch over time. The rest of you people......BUY HIS FREAKING BOWFRONT ALREADY!!!!

Greg told me that that is what this project is waiting on haha.

[JDigital]

WOW! I really am looking forward to seeing this up and running:biggrin: Im a big fan of the shallower tanks. What the total gallons on this bad mutha?

I calculate about 165G.

[The Grizz]

I calculate about 165G.
Yes you are right at 165 gal, with the sump design total water volume is going to be 223 gal's. The main display is only 10 gal bigger but the sump volume will be double the size of the one in the 155.

[jimbo222]

wow .. you werent kidding when you said you can build anything...nice job.
have to keep you in mind for my next stand upgrade:smile:

[The Grizz]

Please do and spread it around as well,:lol:

[Rahim101]

that looks look very familiar.....LOL
Stand looks great.....cant wait to how you set it all up.

[The Grizz]

Hope to get tank on the stand this weekend with the oak top & styro so I can start the plumbing. Acrylic on order for sump, pick up Monday. Will post some more pic's soon.

[Rahim101]

how much did the acrylic cost you?

[The Grizz]

With my design there is a total of 18 piece's and enough Weldon #4 to do the job for $220 + the good old gouge & screw tax.

[the marine apprentice]

just make sure you do it the right way the first time greg . lol

[lobsterboy]

greg that stand looks awesome, great work !

[The Grizz]

greg that stand looks awesome, great work !
Thanks John, I would love to build stand's for other build's too. They are petty easy to do.

[The Grizz]

Picked up acrylic last Monday, need to get stand top & styro hopefully tomorrow. Might start putting the sump together tomorrow as well.

Stand has been painted and ready to go.

[the marine apprentice]

stand looks good greg, saw it in your shop this afternoon. you could psrk a d8 cat on there and i doubt it would flinch haha

[sharuq1]

Can we some some more pics pretty please? Also, can you build stands for anybody or do they have to live here in town?

[Chase31]

we...need....more...PICTURES!!!! :D
pretty please and thank you :shocked!:

[The Grizz]

Can we some some more pics pretty please? Also, can you build stands for anybody or do they have to live here in town?
I could take a couple pics of the pile of acrylic that I have to put together & a tank sitting on saw horses but that might be a little boring. I have been a little lazy about the build because I don't want to get to far ahead and not have any light's, still searching.

Yes I would build stands for anyone they dont have to live in Red Deer but maybe at least the same province unless they are coming to get it.

[sleschwin]

Greg, If we dont get some serious product shots..........

Hows it all looking..

[The Grizz]

I will try to get something done on it tomorrow so that I have something to show. I thought maybe I would go for the record of the worlds longest tank build, lol. Maybe this time I might get at least a 1 star rating on this thread.

[The Grizz]

Ok you asked for more pics so here are a few.

Stand all painted and ready for oak surround. I hope to go get the finishing wood tomorrow.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3053.jpg

Started building my acrylic sump today. It is not as easy as it should look but I found a trick to it. Got the 2 ends and the front panel attached today and have figured out the rest of the layout. Hope to get some more of it together tomorrow.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3054.jpg
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http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/P1020616.jpg
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And here is a teaser shot of the back of the tank,lol. To heavy to turn around by myself.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3056.jpg

[the marine apprentice]

right on greg. ill come out tomorrow night and help out with that sump. im gonna try to bring out that big acrylic tank setup i got under my deck at the house and we can build some stuff haha

[The Grizz]

Sump is almost done, water test tomorrow. Tank is on the stand with 3/4" birch and 1/2" styro underneith. 1/2" plywood on the bottom shelf now just have to get styro cut for under the sump. Pic will be added as soon as Terry get's conected back to the net. Next step is the plumbing.

[Chase31]

i bet you know what im going to say....


Where are the pictures!!

[The Grizz]

They are on the marine apprentice's camera, I will take some tomorrow and post just for you Chase.

[Chase31]

well they better be or else.

[The Grizz]

well they better be or else.
Or else what??? You wont be my friend any more,lol

[Chase31]

i cant tell you what happens or it wont be suspenseful :p

[The Grizz]

Marine Apprentice is going to post some tomorrow and I will add some more as well, promise. I don't like surprise's:shocked!:

[ALBERTA REEF]

Marine Apprentice is going to post some tomorrow and I will add some more as well, promise. I don't like surprise's:shocked!:

Sure we believe.:razz:

[The Grizz]

Hey don't you start picking on me to :boxing:

[ALBERTA REEF]

Hey don't you start picking on me to :boxing:

For a welder you would thing you would have tuffer skin to let a little jab like that bought you.:wink:

[The Grizz]

Tough skin but a little punchy these day's (not so busy),lol. You know what they say never poke a sleeping bear........lol.

[ALBERTA REEF]

Tough skin but a little punchy these day's (not so busy),lol. You know what they say never poke a sleeping bear........lol.

You can say the same about a Gator. Good fun Good fun :lol: One of these days I sould stop by and check things out. I have nothing but time.

[The Grizz]

For sure do you get up this way much.:thumb:

[ALBERTA REEF]

For sure do you get up this way much.:thumb:

I don't get up there much. I do get stir crazy every second weekend when I do not have my daught around. I like driving and that my diesel gets good fuel milage. Nothing like the sound of a diesel turbo spooling up :biggrin:.

[The Grizz]

Ok here are a few new pic just for Chase and Cory.

Getting stand ready for tank:
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Tank on the stand:
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http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3065.jpg

Redone acrylic on overflows
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3064.jpg

Finished Sump, water test tonight:
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3066.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3067.jpg

[Chase31]

looks good :D

[kien]

That is a sweet tank! heck I would love to swim in it! And believe me I could too :lol:

Looking good!

[Rahim101]

that tank looks familiar...yet different.

Looks great....i'll send pics of what I replaced it with.....cheers,

[lobsterboy]

looks great Greg, cant wait to see it when stocked.

[The Grizz]

That is a sweet tank! heck I would love to swim in it! And believe me I could too :lol:

Looking good!
I would rather swin in this AND look at my tank............

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[ALBERTA REEF]

I would rather swin in this AND look at my tank............

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3076.jpghttp://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3077.jpg

Pool Party at Gregs! Anyone. :biggrin:

[Chase31]

im in for a pool party...
why dont you just fill your pool with salt water and put your fish in there? :D

[ALBERTA REEF]

im in for a pool party...
why dont you just fill your pool with salt water and put your fish in there? :D

A whole new meaning for swimming with the fishes.:razz:

[The Grizz]

im in for a pool party...
why dont you just fill your pool with salt water and put your fish in there? :D
If it was up to me it would have a couple sharks in it. Not to mention how freaking much salt I would have to use..........can you say bankrupt anyone.

[ALBERTA REEF]

If it was up to me it would have a couple sharks in it. Not to mention how freaking much salt I would have to use..........can you say bankrupt anyone.

How many gallons is your pool. Cover charge a bucket of salt per person.:biggrin:

[The Grizz]

:focus:

Water tested sump and for a welder and a first attempt at acrylic I must say I even impressed myself.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3068.jpg
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[Chase31]

no leaks? thats no fun :p

[The Grizz]

no leaks? thats no fun :p
A couple internal leaks but it was brcause I forgot to cement them

[The Grizz]

How many gallons is your pool. Cover charge a bucket of salt per person.:biggrin:

12,000 gal's or so, I like your idea I would never have to by salt again. But not that cheep stuff it has to be Reef Crystals, :twised:

[Chase31]

and it is called acrylic welding is it not? so you as a welder should be able to do it.

[ALBERTA REEF]

Melting metal or acrylic same principle done with heat. Different heat temp. Ones with electricity and gas and the other is chemical. Seams have to be flawless for both. Your still welding. Great job.

[The Grizz]

Here is what it looks like under the tank:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3072.jpg
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[The Grizz]

Good point Chase and Cory, I guess it is some what similar.

[ALBERTA REEF]

So what are you going to do with the empty 3" of space on the left side. Frag tank maybe.

[The Grizz]

No that is where the overflow's are going to run into. Going to fill it with LR Rubble, the water will then run over baffle into refugium, then into skimmer 1, then into skimmer 2, then into dual phosban compartment & finally into return compartment that I think will have some more LR. Flow is clockwise.

[ALBERTA REEF]

oops. I meant the 3' space on the other side of the pump.

[The Grizz]

oops. I meant the 3' space on the other side of the pump.
not sure yet, might do a dosing set-up down the road. I also have to find a place to put the 3' 30W UV I got with the tank. In the fisrt 6" of the stand from the left I am building a water proof electrical panel with all my shut off switch's and what not's.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/P1020628.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/P1020630.jpg

Also have not decided if the pump is going to sit the way it is in the previous pic or turn it 90 degree's like this.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/P1020631.jpg

[Reef_surfer]

wow dream tank build i have like the smaller scale of yours lol the 17g version im hoping to have space soon to build an 8' to 10' tank and shallow gonna be following this one.
cant wait to see this one turn out

Looks Great (from a fellow Welders perspective)

[The Grizz]

wow dream tank build i have like the smaller scale of yours lol the 17g version im hoping to have space soon to build an 8' to 10' tank and shallow gonna be following this one.
cant wait to see this one turn out

Looks Great (from a fellow Welders perspective)
It will be a sweet set-up if it all works out the way I have it planned. Going from a 6' 155gal to this can't wait until it's done.

[the marine apprentice]

its really starting to look good greg.im sure glad we took that ugly silicone out of that tank though. it was really bugging me. haha.

tks for the temporary hex tank while im getting my new tank figured.

[ALBERTA REEF]

PIC'S :boink:

[Chase31]

:grab:

[The Grizz]

Nothing new to report, I have to get the bulk heads in so I can figure out the plumbing. Drill a hole in the sump for the retun. As soon as I get more done I will post some pic's.

REALLY NEED MY 155 BOW FRONT TO SELL SO I CAN FINISH THIS ONE AND GET IT RUNNING

[The Grizz]

Lights are to be shipped out tomorrow, should see them in a week or so.

[ALBERTA REEF]

:twised:More pic's:boink:

[The Grizz]

going to go get plumbing parts tomorrow and work on it tomorrow night if my grand daughters dont keep me up all night, babysitting.

[ALBERTA REEF]

going to go get plumbing parts tomorrow and work on it tomorrow night if my grand daughters dont keep me up all night, babysitting.

Don't count on it. Your grand daughters will keep up all night.:lol:

[The Grizz]

They did that for sure running on about 3 hrs sleep today:yawn::yawn::yawn:

[ALBERTA REEF]

Ya but you wouldn't wan't it any other way.:biggrin:

[The Grizz]

I could have used a couple more hrs sleep but it was nice to have my girls here. Went add picked up some of the plumbing part's I needed today but not going to work on it tonight. I am now thinking of doing a closed loop on the tank as well.

[The Grizz]

So I think I am going to do a closed loop on this system using a OM 4 way & a pump with about 2500 gph. Just have to find someone who is willing & has the right size bits to come out to my place & drill 1 - hole for a 1 1/2" bulk head & 4 - hole's for 1" bulk head.

Going to do the plumbing for the overflow's, return pump & UV sterilizer today so I will add pics later.

[Chase31]

more pics

[The Grizz]

more pics

Yes I know could not do anything today as my wife's dad was rush to the hospital by ambulance, so we were there most of the day.

[Chase31]

Yes I know could not do anything today as my wife's dad was rush to the hospital by ambulance, so we were there most of the day.

oh, im so sorry to hear that hope hes doing okay and you guys are holding up well

[The Grizz]

Thanks Chase, we are holding up ok. Still don't know what is wrong but thing's have improved and should know tomorrow. The wife was exhausted and was able to get some sleep but I was up all night just in case the phone rang and we had to leave in a hurry.

[The Grizz]

So here is an update.

I started the plumbing for the sump today getting the return line done:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3104.jpg
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Then I built my durso standpipes for dual corner overflows:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3100.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3103.jpg

And finally I did the overflow to sump line's:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3107.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3108.jpg

Next will be the 30w UV that I have to figure out where it will go so it is not in the way of the closed loop I have planned. Still need to find a 45mm & 65 mm glass drill bit that are not to expensive to drill for the loop.

[xtreme]

I've gotten hole saws from mops.ca before, they work well and are cheap. I thought I might have a 65mm bit your could have but I went and checked and its 75mm.

[The Grizz]

I've gotten hole saws from mops.ca before, they work well and are cheap. I thought I might have a 65mm bit your could have but I went and checked and its 75mm.
Do you think that a 75 mm hole would be to big for a 1 1/2" bulkhead? I could fill in the hole around the bulk head with silicone.

[xtreme]

If it were me I would get a 2" bulkhead then reduce it to 1.5" outside the tank if that would work for your application.

[The Grizz]

If it were me I would get a 2" bulkhead then reduce it to 1.5" outside the tank if that would work for your application.
I will check to see what I have for bulk head in my stock if I got one that would work. It is for the feed to the pump for my closed loop so going down to 1 1/2" at the pump would not be an issue.

[superduperwesman]

Very clean plumbing. Looks good. No Herbie?

[The Grizz]

Very clean plumbing. Looks good. No Herbie?
No I thought I would try the durso standpipe on this tank. I am not going to glue the bottom of the stand pipe into the bulk head untill I test it to see how it works.

[xtreme]

Well I do have a 45mm bit as well. If you are in town you can come a grab them both. Only thing is I'd like to have the 45 back since I might need it again. Even if you returned it in the next couple months that would be fine, I won't be using it anytime soon.

[The Grizz]

Well I do have a 45mm bit as well. If you are in town you can come a grab them both. Only thing is I'd like to have the 45 back since I might need it again. Even if you returned it in the next couple months that would be fine, I won't be using it anytime soon.
That would be sweet. I hope to be there for work next week if all goes to plan. Shoot me a pm with your contact info. I will get them drilled and back to you fairly quick.

[BWI]

nice work.. if you can try to pump the pump straight without that elbow. Puts strain on the pump.

great work!

[The Grizz]

Ya I have not glued the line from the pump to the tee so I can still change it. I was hoping to keep the pump in close & I know it would put strain on the pump. I will probably change that.

[Chase31]

weres the pics????? :boink::boink::boink::boink::boink::boink::boink:

comeon i want detailed pics

[The Grizz]

Look back one page I added 7 since your last post, man if you are going to follow along pay a little attention dude.:razz::razz:

[Chase31]

yea i saw them they satisfied me a little now i want more :D

[The Grizz]

yea i saw them they satisfied me a little now i want more :D
Well you are just going to have to wait untill I get more done.

[The Grizz]

So i decided to change the plumbing on the return pump to this:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3128.jpg
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Then I had a neat idea that I thought I would try out:

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Originally I put a small piece of 1/2" pipe in the end of the 45's & 90's like a nozzle type thing but Terry had 4 nozzel's from rio that we sanded down a little to fit in the 45's & 90's and they work pretty good. I have the tank & sump full of water just waiting until tomorrow to do a full water test run so that a couple of fitting cam set-up completly.

[the marine apprentice]

lookin good greg. we got alot done today on the tank. and i also got a few goodies built as well. im gonna build some more of those racks and try them out im gonna build some for each kind of set up

[sphelps]

Looks good so far. If you have problems with your drains it's likely a result from the pipes being submerged all the way in the sump. This tends to cause an airlock or something that prevents the drains from flowing properly. Also there is a steel screw under the white cap in the ball valve handle, not sure if you know that or not.

[The Grizz]

Looks good so far. If you have problems with your drains it's likely a result from the pipes being submerged all the way in the sump. This tends to cause an airlock or something that prevents the drains from flowing properly. Also there is a steel screw under the white cap in the ball valve handle, not sure if you know that or not.

Now issues with the flow what so ever, have to tune in my durso a little but other then that works great. Once I figure out how to upload a vid to utube I will post link.

[Trocar61]

Looking good grizz.

[The Grizz]

So finally my light's arrived today by UPS. And to my amazement there was no issues on delivery for the first time, 1 out of 15 packages. The light's are Odyssea 48" 4 x 54W T5HO, with 4 LED moon light's per fixture, 3 power cords & 3 switch's. They came with 2 Odyssea 12,000K & 2 Odyssea Actinic's per fixture. I will be changing out most of the bulbs so if anyone has some gently used bulb's they would be willing to lend or give me to help me decide what knid of bulbs i want that would be awesome.

I am thinking that I would like to use 2 - Actinic+, 2 - 10,000K, 2 - 12,000K & 2 - 14,000k per side.

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[The Grizz]

Here are a couple shot's of the tank with the light's full on:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3141.jpg

All 12,000K bulbs on only:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3143.jpg

All Actinic bulbs on only:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3142.jpg

All LED moon light's on only:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3145.jpg

[lobsterboy]

lookin good there greg :razz:

[The Grizz]

lookin good there greg :razz:

WTF, a :razz: what is that for :lol::razz:back.

BTW John what would be your opinion for my bulb selection?

[The Grizz]

Here is a short video of the water test I did today, look close you can see the clockwise flow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvtMbcNiKqM

[Chase31]

Here is a short video of the water test I did today, look close you can see the clockwise flow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvtMbcNiKqM

hardcore!

[The Grizz]

hardcore!

How does that feed your appetite for pics Chase :razz::razz:

[Chase31]

i thought it was okay but i wanna see a skimmer and some salt!

[the marine apprentice]

those lights are gonna kick ass greg. they sure light that sucker up.

[The Grizz]

Sorry kid that is going to be awhile as I have to drill 5 more holes for the closed loop, build my electrical comand center and finish closing in the stand before that happen's. Need to sell a tank also first.

[The Grizz]

those lights are gonna kick ass greg. they sure light that sucker up.

Just imagine what it will be like with only 2 actinic per side instead of 4 like it is now.

[bauder1986]

Saw this tank last night folks and its getting pretty awesome. Especially since you have to stand back like eight feet to get a full view of the tank lol.

[Trocar61]

Hey, thats looking pretty sweet. I must say I will have to come out and have myself a look. How is that yellow bastard doing:biggrin:

[blueyota]

Lookin good Grizz!!!!! cant wait to see it fully stocked :biggrin: not as bad as you though i bet :lol:

[The Grizz]

Hey, thats looking pretty sweet. I must say I will have to come out and have myself a look. How is that yellow bastard doing:biggrin:
Yes you must come out some day. LYB is doing great, thanks again.

[The Grizz]

Lookin good Grizz!!!!! cant wait to see it fully stocked :biggrin: not as bad as you though i bet :lol:
Yes it will be sweet when it is all done and everything from the 155 is in it.

[The Grizz]

Got a little more done today. Built the box that is going to hold all the electrical plug's for the system, built a water catch tray for where my pump's will be sitting & started to get the light's mounted.

But hit a little snag, I have these programmable light switches in my house for our outside perimeter lighting on the house. I would like to use them on this tank of the light timer's but I can not find them. I require 5 of these switches.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find them, they look like this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-UPM-1800W-PROGRAMMABLE-DIGITAL-WALL-SWITCH-TIMER_W0QQitemZ320450559574QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_2?hash=item4a9c577e56

[bauder1986]

dude i saw those at home depot right near the main entrance by the light bulb shelf!

[doobiej]

Grizz,

just came across your thread, I like your tank, I just got my 8 foot ( 96Lx22Wx24H ) glass tank up and running a couple weeks ago. took 6 of us to carry it into the house. I am curious to see what you do with yours.
not too many 8 footers around.

[Reef_surfer]

so i'd just like to point out that knowing grizz's track recored with tanks i would love to be the first one on the buyers list when and if this tank ever goes up for sale... amazing job so far!

[The Grizz]

dude i saw those at home depot right near the main entrance by the light bulb shelf!

Cool Thanks Josh I will check it out on one of my trips back from Calgary this week.

Grizz,

just came across your thread, I like your tank, I just got my 8 foot ( 96Lx22Wx24H ) glass tank up and running a couple weeks ago. took 6 of us to carry it into the house. I am curious to see what you do with yours.
not too many 8 footers around.

That sounds like a sweet tank as well

so i'd just like to point out that knowing grizz's track recored with tanks i would love to be the first one on the buyers list when and if this tank ever goes up for sale... amazing job so far!

Hey I resemble that comment :razz: This tank is a keeper the wife will not let me go bigger. But there might be a another tank build at some point in time for my office.:biggrin:

[The Grizz]

So nothing really to update, had to stall for a short time because of shortage of cash, really need to sell my other tanks that are posted.

Plus I have to get my 65 hex set-up and plumbed with the 20 gal sump and CPR overflow in order to get my 75 corner empty.

Will update as soon as possible once I get more done.

[The Grizz]

Little update got the hole's drilled in the bottom of the tank for the closed loop. Now I can go get the bulkheads and PVC fitting's required.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3170.jpg
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http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3172.jpg

[The Grizz]

Water catch tray for under pump's:
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3173.jpg

Start of the electrical panel, it will change a bit now that I found my timer's:
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3174.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3175.jpg

And here is my closed loop, well fitting's for the closed loop:
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3176.jpg

[MMAX]

Any thoughts on a stocking list?

[The Grizz]

Any thoughts on a stocking list?

Everything that is in my 155 Bow Front will be going into it but there is a few more fish I would like to get, like a Powder Blue & Naso Tang & Koran Angel.

[fishytime]

Lookin good Greg!......I noticed the beautifully cut holes in the plywood under the tank..... I would think about going bigger with those holes....when I cut my openings I left 1" from the outside edge of the bulkhead and it is very difficult to get a wrench in there for that last 1/4 turn you need to "seat" the bulkhead:wink:

[The Grizz]

Lookin good Greg!......I noticed the beautifully cut holes in the plywood under the tank..... I would think about going bigger with those holes....when I cut my openings I left 1" from the outside edge of the bulkhead and it is very difficult to get a wrench in there for that last 1/4 turn you need to "seat" the bulkhead:wink:

Oh that will happen once the tank comes off after all the plumbing is done. I am making sure that all the plumbing can come apart & so that the bulkheads can be removed. That way the tank can slide off stand and onto sawhorse's so I can finish the wood work. :wink:

[The Grizz]

So I pulled the tank off the stand tonight and cut the bulk head hole's bigger with a jigsaw to allow better access. Also went to Totem & Home Hardware to pick-up the remaining trim, hardware & some stain to finish the stand.

Decided to go with a OM 4 way for the closed loop, should have it hopefully Monday, as well as the bulkheads. If all goes well tank will be operational by next weekend.

More pics to come soon.

[bauder1986]

getting closer to move tank day :razz:

[superduperwesman]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3172.jpg

Think having these at the front will make enough of a difference to merit having the visual cost?

[The Grizz]

Think having these at the front will make enough of a difference to merit having the visual cost?

They are at the back of the tank and will be hidden behind the LR. the only whey they will be visible is if you look down from the top of the tank.

[Marlin65]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3174.jpg

Are you using the timers in the picture? I started with those and if the power goes out they don't reset. Better to get the mecanical ones your light ect will come back on if the power fails.

[The Grizz]

No I am going to be using the programmable wall switch timer's that have a built in battery back up. Catherine is selling some and is holding them until I can get to Calgary to pick them up. I have the one's in the pic on my 155 BF and they are a pain in the but, as we have power flicker often out on the acreage.

[Marlin65]

Nice that will be much better

[The Grizz]

Built the cabinet door's tonight, have to figure out how to attach the hinge's for the front door.

Ken from Blue World has received my OM 4way in store today, so i have to go get it (whoohooo) cant wait to pick it up

[superduperwesman]

They are at the back of the tank and will be hidden behind the LR. the only whey they will be visible is if you look down from the top of the tank.

I'm talking about the outputs not the bulkheads

[The Grizz]

I'm talking about the outputs not the bulkheads
Oh ok, the returns from the sump at the top. They will be hidden by the top canopy sorta thing the I have to figure out yet.

[The Grizz]

So I finally got the door's made for the stand and mounted. The have to be stained now.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/000_0150.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/?action=view&current=000_0150.jpg)
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[The Grizz]

Also lined the inside of the stand with 1/2" styrofoam to help with and noise and keep the wood from collecting and moisture.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/001.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/?action=view&current=001.jpg)

Started to configure the sump with the skimmer's and build a cover for it.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/002.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/?action=view&current=002.jpg)

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/003.jpg (http://s765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/?action=view&current=003.jpg)

[The Grizz]

LOOK WHAT I GOT TODAY!!!!

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3180.jpg

[The Grizz]

Also had an idea for a carbon box off my skimmers. So here is the start of the construction. Took about 20 min to get this far, building 2 of them.

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http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3182.jpg

[bauder1986]

hey greg its terry. the tank stand looks awesome dude. just let me know when ya need a hand with stuff ill come out and help ya out man.
havin internet issues at home thats why im on josh's comp haha.
the carbon boxs look good and the doors on that stand are freakin huge.

[bauder1986]

ok now its back to me here Josh.....:neutral: just gotta say that those doors on that stand are freaking huge haha:razz:

[The Grizz]

Ya I decided to go with 2 - 4' door instead of 4 - 2' with double hinges. Have to get the wife out this weekend to help me stain it and then the tank can go back on it finish the plumbing.

[the marine apprentice]

Awesome get that sucker stained. When are the lucky buyers gettin the bowfront?

[The Grizz]

The new owner's of the BF are having a wall removed before they get the tank so I would say I have a couple more weeks.

[bauder1986]

haha thats awesome that they are removing a wall for your old bowfront....totally a worthy home for it.

[The Grizz]

haha thats awesome that they are removing a wall for your old bowfront....totally a worthy home for it.

They are doing some reno's to make there living room bigger instead of trying to build a tank into the wall. They decided it would be better to go this way to keep more room open.

[The Grizz]

Well I finally got the top of the stand all stained and one coat on the door's, coat #2 tomorrow morning before I start my work day and then the last coat tomorrow night.

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[The Grizz]

Got a little more done tonight. Put the tank back On the stands, put all the bulk heads in and started plumbing my OM 4 way. It is all just dry fit still have to glue it. Also have to plumb the supply line from the tank to the 4 way yet as I forgot to get a couple fitting's. Once this is done it is on to the electrical.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3188.jpg
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[mike31154]

Quite the project, nice job. I've noticed the tray you built for the return pump and haven't read the entire thread, but it looks like a Panworld external pump. Have you considered the possibility of a mishap filling up that tray and submerging your external pump? That could be disastrous. Pretty sure the motor is not waterproof.

[The Grizz]

Quite the project, nice job. I've noticed the tray you built for the return pump and haven't read the entire thread, but it looks like a Panworld external pump. Have you considered the possibility of a mishap filling up that tray and submerging your external pump? That could be disastrous. Pretty sure the motor is not waterproof.

Ya I have thought of that but hopefully it will all work the way I have planned. The tray is just to catch any water that might spill if I have to pull a pump out. If all the plumbing is sealed correctly there should be no mishaps.:pray:

[The Grizz]

OK well all the plumbing is now done, but now I need to find a new impeller for the MAG 36 pump that was sold to me NFG.

So now it's time to run the check list.

Metal stand...........................check
build sump.............................check
stand door's & top..................check
drill more holes in tank.............check
get lighting............................check
skimmer's, heater's, reactor's....check
line stand with styro...............check
electrical panel......................in progress
water test plumbing................soon
move tank to house................not soon enough

[sitandwatch]

Oooo 8' shallow I like that, looking forward to seeing it moved into your house.

[The Grizz]

Oooo 8' shallow I like that, looking forward to seeing it moved into your house.

Me to, it will be a challenge to move from the shop to the house in one piece as I hope to do. I don't want to have to take the bulkheads out to pull the tank off the stand so it will take at least 6 of us to move it in.

[bauder1986]

a hell fire up the skid stear, well do it with the up the the house greg haha

[The Grizz]

a hell fire up the skid stear, well do it with that up to the house greg haha

Ya I have been thinking of that as well

[The Grizz]

Well I have found a new pump for my closed loop with the help of a cool cat in Regina, lockrookie. :thumb: Hopefully I will not have to change to much of the plumbing from the OM 4 way.

Finished wiring in light timer's today before my cold got the better of me. Just about done now.:biggrin::biggrin:

[The Grizz]

New pump is now here for the closed loop today and have it almost plumbed in. Longer cords added to 2 set's of my light's so they reach the timer panel which is 95% complete. Will be finishing up everything tomorrow night and do a water test on the closed loop.

Will add pic's tomorrow.

[globaldesigns]

All I can say is WOW!!! Now you want me to redo mine. I HATE YOU :biggrin:

[untamed]

Well I have found a new pump for my closed loop with the help of a cool cat in Regina, lockrookie. :thumb: Hopefully I will not have to change to much of the plumbing from the OM 4 way.



I was just looking at your last plumbing shots of the OM4way. I very sad to tell you that you need to tear apart the plumbing that runs from the OM4ways to the valves and insert some unions in there. You have unions above the valves...but you need to have them between the valves and the OM4way as well.

Also, ensure that on the input side of the new pump it should be similar...valve, then union, then pump.

You need to be able to remove the pump and OM4way completely from the system for maintenance. The way you currently have it plumbed you won't be able to do that once it is full of water.

[The Grizz]

I was just looking at your last plumbing shots of the OM4way. I very sad to tell you that you need to tear apart the plumbing that runs from the OM4ways to the valves and insert some unions in there. You have unions above the valves...but you need to have them between the valves and the OM4way as well.

Also, ensure that on the input side of the new pump it should be similar...valve, then union, then pump.

You need to be able to remove the pump and OM4way completely from the system for maintenance. The way you currently have it plumbed you won't be able to do that once it is full of water.

I have valve's in place so that I can kill the flow and pull out the pump's and the 4 way, the picture you where looking at was a test plumbing and nothing was glued together.

[superduperwesman]

So you've changed the orientation of the plumbing since the pictures? Otherwise only one of the outputs on the 4 way is set up right. IE union between the valve and 4-way. The way it is in the picture... you'll shut the valve > open the union > watch your tank empty.

[superduperwesman]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3189.jpg

Line on the left is good. All others are going to cause you problems. Again, unless you've changed the plumbing around already?

[The Grizz]

This is how the plumbing is now that it is complete with a working pump:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3199.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3200.jpg
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http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3202.jpg

And this is the lighting command center, still have to put face plates on the timer's. The yellow power box on the left is going to be for my pumps and 4 way.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3203.jpg

[The Grizz]

All I can say is WOW!!! Now you want me to redo mine. I HATE YOU :biggrin:

:cry::cry: YOU HATE ME :cry::cry: that is not very nice Rick!! :lol::lol:

The wife told me I have to do this the right way this time, so I hope I am in the ballpark of doing it the right way. And if I am a little off she will never know the difference.:biggrin:

[andestang]

Now the plumbing looks good. Everything seems to be coming along nicely. Don't remember reading it anywhere, but are you also planning on using any power head supplementation ?

[The Grizz]

Now the plumbing looks good. Everything seems to be coming along nicely. Don't remember reading it anywhere, but are you also planning on using any power head supplementation ?

The plan is not to have to use any power heads at all. With the closed loop running at 3600 gph and the return pump at 1100 gph the flow will be a constant clockwise rotation or counter clockwise depending on what end of the tank you are looking through.

[lockrookie]

i really like that idea i hate cleaning my koralias adn they just look out of place....i hope to utilise this on the future build of my 3 to 400g i want to build in my basement..leaning towards a plywood tank cant use glass daycare kids will throw a toy through it. would have to have acrilic front panel.

looks good griz hope the water test goes through good for you

[untamed]

[QUOTE=The Grizz;509199]This is how the plumbing is now that it is complete with a working pump:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3201.jpg

Is that some sort of quick disconnect on both sides of the pump? It reminds me of the fittings used on a sink trap.

[golf nut]

How are you able to remove the pump, the inlet valve isn't a true union? is it a quick disconnect as Untamed mentioned?

Paul

[The Grizz]

#1 & 2 are 2" threaded fitting's that came with the pump and just unscrew to remove the pump. #3, 4, 5, & 6 are 1" couplers to remove the 4 way.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3201-2-1.jpg

[kien]

Hey Greg, so.. Umm.. Are you going to be able to remove that OM 4-way that you gotz there? Maybe you can make a YouTube video and demonstrate. :lol:

[The Grizz]

Hey Greg, so.. Umm.. Are you going to be able to remove that OM 4-way that you gotz there? Maybe you can make a YouTube video and demonstrate. :lol:

Sure can remove it fully just close all the 1" & 1 1/2" valves and unscrew the 1" unions and the 2" threaded fitting that attaches to the pump. #1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 and out it comes.

[The Grizz]

Maybe you can make a YouTube video and demonstrate. :lol:

Please tell me you are not serious!! :lol::lol:

[kien]

I was just joking around :-)

[The Grizz]

I was just joking around :-)

WHEW I am glad for that but I will do a vid when the tank is test running.

[Delphinus]

Looks great Grizz!

[The Grizz]

Looks great Grizz!

Thanks Tony, I hope to have the tank moved into the house on Sunday if all goes well.

[The Grizz]

Well the tear down of the 155 has begun. I have set up 2 - 55 gal tanks on 1 stand. Rock in the bottom tank with a few fish, all my coral and the rest of the fish up top.

Tomorrow will be the big day to move the 8' into the house.

[Delphinus]

Good luck!

[The Grizz]

Here is the temp tanks with everything in it.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3215.jpghttp://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3216.jpg

[The Grizz]

Pictorial of the big move.

Tank all stripped and ready to move.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3204.jpg

One man move from the shop to the house.

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[Skimmerking]

Grizz nice and All but with the huge beast out in your garage that is what we are all waiting on. come on man, get it in there:razz:

[The Grizz]

From the patio into the house.

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[The Grizz]

Now that it is in the house, time to move it into the living room.

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[The Grizz]

With the tank all level it is time to start putting it all back together.

Back panels and power box supply box goes on.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/165%20gal%20tank%20build/100_3229.jpg

Now I have a real mess going on, glad the wife is in a good mood today.

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Now the doors.

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[the marine apprentice]

That's awesome Greg. It makes me mad that I couldn't come help out. Stupid job. I almost quit to come help out haha. I'll be out on Tuesday if ya need anyhelp with anything

[The Grizz]

That's awesome Greg. It makes me mad that I couldn't come help out. Stupid job. I almost quit to come help out haha. I'll be out on Tuesday if ya need anyhelp with anything

No biggy Terry, it was much easier then I thought it would be.

[The Grizz]

Sump, return plumbing & closed loop go in.

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Sand all rinsed out and is now in.

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[the marine apprentice]

Do u want a hand tonight? I'm off around 8. I can come help out with setting it up. Flip me a text dude

[freezetyle]

Your face in some of those photos are priceless. You can see the concern and t he stress about moving all of your hard work. especially getting it through the door. Im excited to see this when it is up and running! great build so far

[globaldesigns]

You should of called me! I could have had a good excuse to come out and help. Really I would of...

All I can say is Wow!!! very nice work, you are a real pro now.

Looking forward to seeing it operational, remember I will come out, probably can take a bike ride up to see you one day.

[Skimmerking]

Oh ya Show off after I post where are the pictures and you give us that . Addy boy Grizz love the setup man... and Im going to a 30x30x24.:sad: Now I find out that we are staying here and not renting out the basement. and I sold my skimmer and got a Vertex 170 in place of the 250

[Delphinus]

I need me my own Bobcat !!! I have no idea what I'd do with it. But now I want one!!!

Looks good Grizz. :) Now the real fun begins!

[The Grizz]

You should of called me! I could have had a good excuse to come out and help. Really I would of...

All I can say is Wow!!! very nice work, you are a real pro now.

Looking forward to seeing it operational, remember I will come out, probably can take a bike ride up to see you one day.

Sounds good Rick, I was able to find enough warm bodies with a heart beat to do some of the heavy lifting.

Oh ya Show off after I post where are the pictures and you give us that . Addy boy Grizz love the setup man... and Im going to a 30x30x24.:sad: Now I find out that we are staying here and not renting out the basement. and I sold my skimmer and got a Vertex 170 in place of the 250

Had a little break so I thought I would get some of the update posted, I was chuckling when I saw your post.

I need me my own Bobcat !!! I have no idea what I'd do with it. But now I want one!!!

It is handy for many thing's

Looks good Grizz. :) Now the real fun begins!

Your telling me, it has already been a long couple day's. Yesturday was 14 hrs & I have been at it since 9 am today.

[The Grizz]

Your face in some of those photos are priceless. You can see the concern and t he stress about moving all of your hard work. especially getting it through the door. Im excited to see this when it is up and running! great build so far

Tell me about it, it looked like I was pout on in that pic when we were just outside the door but it was from a little pain in the arm I had surgery on last year in Sept. Had to have the plate replaced in my left forearm because it was broken.

[Skimmerking]

Pictorial of the big move.
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GUTSIEST MOVE I EVER SAW MAN:lol:

[The Grizz]

Ah this is nothing man I have done crazier thing then this. I have many yrs experience running a bobcat so it was a piece of cake.

[bauder1986]

ah hell it was a fun tank move, smooth and quick....see you on tuesday.

[fishytime]

Balzy move indeed......you remind me of "KhaosInc" over at Reef Central....and I do mean that as a compliment:biggrin:

[The Grizz]

Balzy move indeed......you remind me of "KhaosInc" over at Reef Central....and I do mean that as a compliment:biggrin:

Thanks Doug, no gut's no glory. That is why I work on top of high rise building as well I guess. :twised::twised:

[lockrookie]

all this means is that you have to out do yourself next upgrade and use a crane... we expect more :)

[The Grizz]

all this means is that you have to out do yourself next upgrade and use a crane... we expect more :)

There will be no more upgrades for some time this one has really taken it out of me. Plus the wife would never go for it, I was lucky to be able to do this one.

[lockrookie]

lol yes i know i was teasing maybe ill have to use the crane for mine in our basement i have a feeling i will be building it one peice at a time in the basement.

all in all everything looks like it went well for you. and will be lookinf forward to more pictures:)

[The Grizz]

So I got the tank and sump filled completely tonight, both skimmer's are running as well as the return pump. Have not kicked in the closed loop on the advise of Paul from Ocean Motion.

The problem I am seeing now is micro bubble's coming out of the returns into the tank. Any idea's out there of what might be the cause?

[Skimmerking]

you probably have a hole some where Grizz causing a suction of air. that is why i love my internal pumps

[Chase31]

just got to take a look at the pics, and that guy with the rough riders cap on.... did he just show up unexpectedly, just an extra? haha i love the sask jokes

[The Grizz]

you probably have a hole some where Grizz causing a suction of air. that is why i love my internal pumps

I don't know, I can't seem to find anything. Every thing look good in the sump but when it is coming out if the return it is full of micro bubble's

[The Grizz]

just got to take a look at the pics, and that guy with the rough riders cap on.... did he just show up unexpectedly, just an extra? haha i love the sask jokes

No he didn't just show up, he is a buddy of my step-son's and the only one that showed up on time other then Josh who was first to arrive for the move.

[lockrookie]

it just might take a day or so for little air pockets to dissapate or you said the skimers are running maybe its coming from that direction?

[The Grizz]

skimmers are running maybe its coming from that direction?

The sump looks clear after the skimmers but I have to add my carbon pouches into the skimmer boxes I built.

[bauder1986]

No he didn't just show up, he is a buddy of my step-son's and the only one that showed up on time other then Josh who was first to arrive for the move.

damn straight i was the first to arrive, would have been late if my car had a governor buuut good thing it didnt haha

[Doug]

Looking good. Some great pics there and expressions.

[The Grizz]

Well the tank has been running now for 12 hrs now and still seeing micro bubbles coming out of the returns and I am still baffled as to what is causing it.

[belzebuth]

I also had this problem when setting up the tank... I could not figure out where the microbubbles came from, then we found out tiny pin holes in some of the plumbing.

[lockrookie]

time to bring out the duct tape :) i hope its not all of the plumbing but you could try wrapping it a bit at a time and see if that is what it is im not sure what else you could do

[The Grizz]

time to bring out the duct tape :) i hope its not all of the plumbing but you could try wrapping it a bit at a time and see if that is what it is im not sure what else you could do

There really is not that much plumbing to check for the return, the duct tape was exactly what I was thinking :lol:

[The Grizz]

Well i found the air leak with a little help from Terry (marine apprentice) & Josh (bauder1986). It was a very small leak in the bulkhead nipple connected to the union on the feed side of the return pump. So now the tank is nice and clear, no more micro bubble's.

Here are a few pic's, have not finished the rock work yet but have tested all my water parameter's and everything is 100%. It really helped that 80% of the water in the new tank was from the old tank and the rock went from the old tank directly to the temp tank and then to the new tank.

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Only one skimmer running at the moment as the feed pump that I was given with the tank make a lot of noise and need to get a new one. Also going to put in my PhosBan Reactor's tomorrow. Only one set of light's are on the tank, once I get every thing back into the tank I will move the other light, change a few bulb's and set the timer's.

[kien]

very nice :-) That sure is a heck of a lot of buckets!! :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

very nice :-) That sure is a heck of a lot of buckets!! :biggrin:

That is only half of the bucket's I have.:lol:

[lockrookie]

glad you found the problem.. should be easy sailing from here on out

[The Grizz]

All tank inhabitant's are now back in and seem to be loving it. Light's are great with the bulbs that I have but will be changing a few soon. Pic's to come real soon.

[The Grizz]

A couple of picture's with inhabitants moved in.

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[Lance]

Looking good! Nice work.

[Reef_surfer]

wow i'm really impressed. done a really great job on putting this tank together. looks good now that everything is moved in

the rock scaping looks really good to and im sure the tangs are loving the swimming space to

again very nice tank setup

[The Grizz]

Looking good! Nice work.

wow i'm really impressed. done a really great job on putting this tank together. looks good now that everything is moved in

the rock scaping looks really good to and im sure the tangs are loving the swimming space to

again very nice tank setup

Thanks Lance and Reef_surfer. Hope to get a couple more fish for the tank soon, would like to get a Naso Tang, Powder Blue Tang and a Koran Angel.

[lockrookie]

be careful with the koran angel with lps/ clams made that mistake ate $75 worth of corals and thankfully the brain survived.

[The Grizz]

Ya I have heard that, so I am going to look for a small juvi and give it a try. If it doesn't work out then it will end up in my FOWLR tank.

[Sebae again]

AWESOME job ! Set up has a nice sleek look to it.I bet your fish are lovin it.

[superduperwesman]

Looks Good

[The Grizz]

Well I kicked in the closed loop tonight......how do you say.....SAND STORM!!! Was not impressed to say the least, so I turned the flow's down on all the returns to the point that the sand was not flying around. Might have to experiment with the height of the returns.

[bauder1986]

im gonna say that an extra 3 inches up should do it....thats my guess.

[The Grizz]

im gonna say that an extra 3 inches up should do it....thats my guess.

That is kind of what I was thinking of as well.

[the marine apprentice]

Can you say I told ya so hahahaha. Just buggin ya buddy

[The Grizz]

I lifted them up 1 1/2" before I kicked it in, so hopefully another 1 1/2" will do it.

[Delphinus]

Something else to keep in mind, if it's new sand, it will need a little while to get coated in bacteria and then it won't fly around as much.

[The Grizz]

Something else to keep in mind, if it's new sand, it will need a little while to get coated in bacteria and then it won't fly around as much.

Hey Tony, it is not new sand, it was the sand from the bow front but I did give it a nice rinse.

[The Grizz]

Picked up a couple more zoa frags at RC today but might have to re-do the aqua scape this week to break up the strong flow from the return's. Will not be able to do it tomorrow as I am delivering the Bow Front to the new owner's. :biggrin:

[the marine apprentice]

I got new zoas today too they are freaking bright and very red. I gots to come out on Tuesday if ur home. I may or may not have gotten you something really shiney for ur tank

[bauder1986]

......the Clam?????? Come on Terry dont give in to the dark side!!! haha. Yah i got some cool zoos as well. Some alien green eyed looking ones that are bright as all hell and some pink ones! oh and I jumped on aboard and got a clam! Oh and started that multi leveled birdsnest i was telling you about.

anyhoo thats enough tank thread jacking for me today :biggrin: looking forward to the end results of the flow adjustments.

[Carmen]

Greg the tank looks absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mrgreen: The 8' length is awesome! Aquascape is super! Sooooooo much room! I am envious! Really nice tank! And the stand looks beautiful!

[The Grizz]

Thanks Carmen, I might have to change some thing but that is what is all about, change, change, change until you got it how you like it. :biggrin:

[The Grizz]

I got new zoas today too they are freaking bright and very red. I gots to come out on Tuesday if ur home. I may or may not have gotten you something really shiney for ur tank

I like shinny thing's!!?? What could it be?? :biggrin::biggrin::razz:
......the Clam?????? Come on Terry dont give in to the dark side!!! haha. Yah i got some cool zoos as well. Some alien green eyed looking ones that are bright as all hell and some pink ones! oh and I jumped on aboard and got a clam! Oh and started that multi leveled birdsnest i was telling you about.

anyhoo thats enough tank thread jacking for me today :biggrin: looking forward to the end results of the flow adjustments.

Thread jacker. and what the h*** do you mean "the dark side", this is the ":twised::twised:DARK SIDE" and you will be there some day too. :twised::twised:

[The Grizz]

So I finally delivered the bow front to the new owner's today & stopped at Blue World. Pick up a few thing's, bought a new red scooter blenny, some more IO Reef Crystals and 2 500ml bags of NP Pellets.

So when I got home I cleaned up the 2 - TLF 150 PhosBan Reactors, dumped one bag in each, made a tee with a valve on each on and hook them to a Marineland Maxi-Jet 1800.

The last thing I need to do to have everything in as far as equipment & media is to put in the carbon bags into the skimmer boxes that I built.

Pic's tomorrow.

[Triggz]

Greg im impressed!! The tank is looking awesome!! How many people can say they have an 8 FOOT reef tank?? Congrats man!!

[The Grizz]

Greg im impressed!! The tank is looking awesome!! How many people can say they have an 8 FOOT reef tank?? Congrats man!!

Thanks Ryan, it is coming along nice. I don't know of anyone in this area who has an 8 footer. :biggrin:

[ALBERTA REEF]

:twised::twised::twised: PIC'S :boink: