therealshark
05-08-2011, 04:33 AM
well i figured i would do a build thread this time. i had a 150g then downsized to an 83g. then realized i just couldnt do what i wanted with the smaller tank, so i had a new tank built. it is 187g (60"x30"x24"h) with 75g sump.
i thought the hard part was going to be getting by my better half, but she said reno the basement and do what i want (with in reason). LOL
here is a few pics along the way
first gutted the basement of the 70's wall paneling
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/DSC05562.jpg
got rid of the lights on the walls and installed pot lights, then started the drywall. i also ran 2 new powerlines on thier own breakers from the panel just for the tank.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/DSC05565.jpg
then started on the stand
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4090478.jpg
then on good friday a buddy and i went to calgary to pick up the tank from dave at concept aquariums. polished and beveled edges, i was amazed how it turned out, couldnt be happier. got it home and put in its final resting spot.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/DSC05587.jpg
filling it with fresh water to check all my plumbing for leaks, turned out good.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4240501.jpg
then emptied and filled with RO and salt. added some sand and LR to get things going.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4280516.jpg
then made a quick trip back to calgary for the new skimmer. skimz SM202
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4260510.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4260512.jpg
then yesterday i figured it was time to move everything over from the old tank. this is how it turned out.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P5070635.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P5070638.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P5070640.jpg
for lighting i have 2x 250w lumenmax3's with a bluewave7 ballast and pheonix 14K bulbs. i plan to get one more pendant to fill in the middle. there is 2x MP40's on the back wall and planning to add 2x tunze 6105's to get the flow to the end.
so far everyone has taken the move quite well accept for one of my cerialis frags and my aussie torch doesnt seem to be opening like it used to.
now just have to finish off the stand and figure a better way to hang the lights. i was going to do a full to the cieling canopy but it closes the room off to much so i am thinking of ideas to have an open top and a nice light rack for the pendants. if you know of any ideas let me know.
thanks for looking
i thought the hard part was going to be getting by my better half, but she said reno the basement and do what i want (with in reason). LOL
here is a few pics along the way
first gutted the basement of the 70's wall paneling
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/DSC05562.jpg
got rid of the lights on the walls and installed pot lights, then started the drywall. i also ran 2 new powerlines on thier own breakers from the panel just for the tank.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/DSC05565.jpg
then started on the stand
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4090478.jpg
then on good friday a buddy and i went to calgary to pick up the tank from dave at concept aquariums. polished and beveled edges, i was amazed how it turned out, couldnt be happier. got it home and put in its final resting spot.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/DSC05587.jpg
filling it with fresh water to check all my plumbing for leaks, turned out good.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4240501.jpg
then emptied and filled with RO and salt. added some sand and LR to get things going.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4280516.jpg
then made a quick trip back to calgary for the new skimmer. skimz SM202
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4260510.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P4260512.jpg
then yesterday i figured it was time to move everything over from the old tank. this is how it turned out.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P5070635.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P5070638.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m26/therealshark25/my%20new%20187g%20marine%20tank/P5070640.jpg
for lighting i have 2x 250w lumenmax3's with a bluewave7 ballast and pheonix 14K bulbs. i plan to get one more pendant to fill in the middle. there is 2x MP40's on the back wall and planning to add 2x tunze 6105's to get the flow to the end.
so far everyone has taken the move quite well accept for one of my cerialis frags and my aussie torch doesnt seem to be opening like it used to.
now just have to finish off the stand and figure a better way to hang the lights. i was going to do a full to the cieling canopy but it closes the room off to much so i am thinking of ideas to have an open top and a nice light rack for the pendants. if you know of any ideas let me know.
thanks for looking