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Nuggs 10-19-2014 09:12 PM

Nuggs' 150G Mixed Reef Build
 
Well thanks to my buddy Jay we were able to get the tank in today (Jay may be crippled).

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...0.jpg~original

48" x 24" x 30"

Its not where its actually going to end up, need to play with the plumbing a bit yet, and possible build a canopy.

Nuggs 10-27-2014 01:20 AM

Good day and a bad day:


New skimmer arrived. BM Curve 9

First impressions Holy #$%^ that thing is big. (Hat added for size comparison)

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...0.jpg~original




Picked up the paint for the stand and back glass today, then started working on the plumbing.

2 hours later, Drain bulkhead removed, still working on the return bulkhead.
It was installed backwards, and then about 1/2 lb of calking put over it.

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...1.jpg~original

I may cut a hacksaw blade in half and saw the thing off.

Nuggs 10-27-2014 02:43 AM

BAH!


Finally got the damn things off!


Looks like they're drilled 1/3/4" so I need 1" bulkheads.

mikellini 10-27-2014 04:51 AM

You'll be happy with the skimmer, I have the curve 7 and it's a beast. That tank is crazy tall tho, interested in seeing your aquascape

eli@fijireefrock.com 10-27-2014 06:00 AM

Hope Jay is doing fine and resting well from crippling him :biggrin:
Looks like its gonna be a clean build :thumb: following along.

Nuggs 10-27-2014 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikellini (Post 918513)
You'll be happy with the skimmer, I have the curve 7 and it's a beast. That tank is crazy tall tho, interested in seeing your aquascape


Yep its gonna be tough to get the scape I want.

I'm either going to have to use dowels drilled through the rock, or epoxy it all.

Nuggs 11-09-2014 12:49 PM

Well the back of the tank is painted, sump is built and everything is plumbed in.

Leak test and a run in period with FW is done (just to test the flow and tune everything).

All thats left is to build a light mount and paint the stand.

Might be moving everything in tomorrow.

Nuggs 06-27-2015 11:18 PM

Realised I never updated this thread:

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...3.jpg~original

Just some random photos from today:

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...0.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...1.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...6.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...0.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...2.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...3.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...9.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...4.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...1.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...3.jpg~original

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/o...8.jpg~original

Roskoreef 06-28-2015 03:51 AM

sweet photos!

Nuggs 06-28-2015 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roskoreef (Post 955912)
sweet photos!

Thanks still practicing some photography skills one of these days I'll buy /build a viewing box so I can take top down pics.


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