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alcoolaid's 200g Reef Build
So after a few years of having my 6' 125g with triple 25g sumps running, I felt it was time for an upgrade.
Decided to go with a custom tank from Concept Aquariums so I could have a large quiet overflow and starfire glass. Everything will be on a steel stand comprising of mostly 2x2" steel for the base and 1.5x1.5" steel for the canopy. The canopy is mounted on 4 sliders and goes up and down on two electric actuators that can be remotely controlled. The base is 96"x26"x38". Custom fabricated by my friend and I. Display tank: 200g 72"x26"x26", 48" external overflow, starfire glass, bean animal overflow Frag tank: 30g 20"x 26"x 14", 10" external overflow. herbie overflow Sump tank: 100g 60"x20"x20" 25g refugium section All plumbing will be done in SCH80. Cepex union ball valves. Return pump is a ReeFlo Dart Flow will be provided by 2 of my current MP40's and 4x Jebao WP40's Lighting will be my old custom led setup (650w+ of LED power) More details later as the build goes on.... |
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Here is a shot of my current tank from a while ago
The custom LED array with cool whites, neutral whites, royal blues, blues, cyan, green, red, uv. Will be adding 4x 60" T5 bulbs later on |
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Steel stand fab
Curing some extra live rock from a month ago |
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Picking up the tank at Vancouver Purolator
Had to wait inside for a while because they couldn't find a huge wooden crate Video of the pick up http://youtu.be/RbFWZURzGQ8 Three tanks made it safe! Starfire 48" overflow, 3x 1.5" drains, 4x 3/4" returns Getting ready to test the pump for leaks Video of the test http://youtu.be/pwrmBeeWB2A Last edited by alcoolaid; 01-01-2014 at 10:03 AM. |
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So much work to do...
Messy Cutting 3/4" plywood Measure once, cut 3 times Success 1" foam cut Acetone wiped and ready for primer and paint.... this is as far as I got so far. Last edited by alcoolaid; 01-01-2014 at 10:15 AM. |
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Holy crap... this is going to be huge!!! Subscribed for sure!
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out of this whole thread so far.... all I notice is that sweet sweet Subaru of yours in the background
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How did you get the tank onto your truck and how did you unload it after you got to your house?? that thing is massive!
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He called a few of his buddies and broke all their backs.
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I'd look into the Laguna pumps
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Guide to building super awesome rock structures / my tank journal http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...d.php?t=116410 |