Derek's upgrade tank build. 124.67 gallon

Originally Posted by Trocar61

Well here is some pics, almost have this tank complete. Should be adding the water this weekend I hope, still need to do the leak test crossing my fingers and toes. Going to Red Coral to pick up my gate valve, and my plumbing will be done....Anyways her are the pics. Not the greatest but it all i got

Here is the sump I went with, its 36X18x15 42 gallon i believe.




Shot from the back side with the started plumbing.




and a few front shots.




And I finished the trim around the bottom of the tank with some nice oak trim.



Will have more pics later in the week. Any comments or critiques are welcome.

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[Rogue951]

Is that a stainless hose clamp on the return pump?
I've seen hose clamps rust before, marked as stainless, I'd be hesitant to use that.
Nice setup though.
that tank looks like fun.

Originally Posted by Rogue951

Is that a stainless hose clamp on the return pump?
I've seen hose clamps rust before, marked as stainless, I'd be hesitant to use that.
Nice setup though.
that tank looks like fun.

Ya that's a good point, I could not find the plastic kind...will try something different maybe a tie strap....thanks

[JonT]

Originally Posted by Trocar61

Ya that's a good point, I could not find the plastic kind...will try something different maybe a tie strap....thanks

I bought my plastic ones from BRS on my last shipment. I think I have seen them on MOPS site too.

Originally Posted by JonT

I bought my plastic ones from BRS on my last shipment. I think I have seen them on MOPS site too.

Cool, I will have a look thanks.

[the marine apprentice]

lookin good derek. its comming along nice now eh.

Originally Posted by the marine apprentice

lookin good derek. its comming along nice now eh.

Yes it is, should have water in this week, and do the big transfer of goods...you busy....