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Vitaminz 07-04-2018 04:23 PM

220G Tank Takeover and Remodel!
 
So been out of the hobby now for 5 years, and been itching to get back into the hobby after deep sea diving while in Mexico. Was just in the middle of doing a brand new build and sourcing materials, when we found out from our landlord that he was going thru a nasty divorce and had to sell the place. So plans for the build got shelved and we had to start finding a new place to live. After looking at rentals after rentals, and let me tell you, there were some interesting places for rent. I swear there was this one place that could have been used in one of the Saw movies, creeped me right out! Anyways back on track, finally looked at this one place that had 6 bedrooms, perfect for our family. I was sold after the guy had a 220 Gallon tank in the basement. So started to talk to the guy about Saltwater and how I use to be in the hobby and itching to get back into it, so he said that if we rented this place, he would leave the tank for me. He didn't have time for the hobby anymore and didn't want to deal with selling it.

So finally moved into our new place this past weekend, and time to get started!

Here is what I inherited:
https://s19.postimg.cc/ugds0ldtf/IMG...628_191737.jpg
https://s19.postimg.cc/dfuvrxg7n/IMG...629_134637.jpg

After spending hours cleaning the algae off the glass and general cleaning down the tank and filters. Next step is the lights, ordered some LED lights online from Dsuny:
https://s19.postimg.cc/894h8jcb7/IMG...614_103218.jpg
https://s19.postimg.cc/grdxcvqjn/IMG...614_103210.jpg

Up next is building the canopy and install the LED lights in:
https://s19.postimg.cc/4ku1hfmab/MVI...703_201604.jpg
https://s19.postimg.cc/l8ljjxwhf/MVI...703_221408.jpg

Still lots of work still that needs to be done, but Rome wasn't built in a day. Here is what the tank looks like as of last night:
https://s19.postimg.cc/te3li3sg3/MVI...703_221414.jpg
https://s19.postimg.cc/bo1wx1cab/IMG...703_221417.jpg

Next on the list for tonight is a water change and fixing the skimmer, thinking the pump is gone on it. Will give it a good cleaning and see if that does the trick. If not, is it worth replacing the pump itself, or just buy a new skimmer?

DKoKoMan 07-04-2018 04:49 PM

Sweet! Amazing what a little TLC can do for a tank. I found there are a lot of new skimmers on the market which makes replacing the entire unit more affordable. That being said if you have a vertex or other high end you may want to source out a pump that is compatible.

Looking forward to see more updates :smile:

WarDog 07-04-2018 05:45 PM

Nice clean up job!

Vitaminz 07-04-2018 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarDog (Post 1028478)
Nice clean up job!

Oh it is far from being done, just starting! lol

Vitaminz 07-04-2018 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKoKoMan (Post 1028475)
Sweet! Amazing what a little TLC can do for a tank. I found there are a lot of new skimmers on the market which makes replacing the entire unit more affordable. That being said if you have a vertex or other high end you may want to source out a pump that is compatible.

Looking forward to see more updates :smile:

Thanks for the advice, it is appreciated! I will let you know how it goes after clean up!

chizerbunoi 07-05-2018 02:57 AM

Wow good score. I'm surprised that Laguna pond pump can work as your main return.

Vitaminz 07-05-2018 03:00 AM

Yeah should have seen the confused look on my face when I saw it for the first time. Probably end up replacing it. Any suggestions for a return pump for this bad boy?

kyl 07-05-2018 03:33 AM

Agreed, great work on getting that display spiffed up. Looks like you have some nice fish to work with going forward :)

albert_dao 07-05-2018 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitaminz (Post 1028489)
Yeah should have seen the confused look on my face when I saw it for the first time. Probably end up replacing it. Any suggestions for a return pump for this bad boy?

You won't need to. Laguna pumps have an Askoll motorblock. Roll back a few years and these were considered some of the finest motorblock in the industry (still are, IMO, but I've never put a lot of stock into the current DC return pump offerings).

Vitaminz 07-05-2018 02:48 PM

So after spending 2 hours breaking down the skimmer and cleaning what seemed like a one-inch film of sludge from the skimmer...just nasty. Think I dry heaved a tad bit and that is saying a lot coming from somebody with 5 kids!
Found the issue with the skimmer, bunch of snails inside the pump.

Threw that bad boy back into the sump and BAM it fired right back up! Mission accomplished!

https://s19.postimg.cc/i0cxchjr7/IMG...704_193734.jpg

Next on the list, cleaning the powerheads.


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