Lot of holes in the bottom of that tank.....

Yep,

2ea 1.5" Drains
2ea 1" Sump Returns
2ea 2" Closed Loop Intakes
4ea 1" closed Loop Returns

Not seeing equipment in the tank - Pricless

Well once the tank comes in and you need a hand getting it in, i dont mind helping just let me know. you do have alot of holes in there. question, if the old tank you couldnt get it out, how are you going to get the new one in?

I'm not sure I can explain it right.

The counter top comes within less then an 1/8" of the glass and the tank is counter sunk. The trim on the old tank sticks out farther then the gap I have so I can't raise the tank out. The new tank is being built a 1/2 smaller and with no trim.

I would give some thought to your CL intakes being in the floor of the tank.. I made the mistake and was forced to use a pvc fitting to raise the intake strainer up off the floor as to avoid it sucking in sand and fine debris.

Other than that, the tank design looks great. Can't wait to see it!

I have no choice but to put them in the bottom. I'll raise them up and hide them in a pillar. :mrgreen:

nice to hear you've ordered

You will at some point need to clean the strainer fittings. Making it difficult to do so will likely mean it will get done less.:wink: Cant wait to see what you do with the aquascaping.

SMASH!

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That seemed somewhat unnecessary. Taking out some aggression maybe :confused:

It was necessary. Even if I could have gotten it out in one piece It wasn't worth it to me to have to round up six/eight people to try and get it up the stairs and out the front door without damaging my freshly painted walls and brand new walnut floors. This tank was extremly over built and very heavy.

The way I did it it took 12 buckets and they are sitting in the back of my truck right now, I did it myself and most importantly I did it without hurting anyone or damaging anything.

Well almost :biggrin:

I love the photos...my Blackberry just doesn't do them justice! Admit it, it was fun right?!

I love all the books! Those shelves are just begging for more books!

smashy smashy

I have to admit it was a little fun, I was VERY surprised at how hard I had to hit to get it to break.

The new tank could be here as early as this weekend. It will be nice to move forward again.

I picked up a new 75 gallon tank to build the sump. I'm going to build it based on one from Melev's site.

Usually I clean all my equipment in the sink in the main floor laundry room, including the skimmer cup. My wife has informed me I have cleaned my last skimmer cup upstairs, so I have been busy installing some cabinets and a sink in the storage room in the basement.

if you are unhappy with your sump system I can build you a really nice sump for cheap.

Hello parker. i have enjoyed reading your post's along this thread and have even showed my wife some of the trials you have had to endure. I would like you to know that those complications that you have gone through has made my upgrade from a 90 to a 225 easyer to bear. I know in this hobby we must a one point an time just, " Pull our shirt down - lift our chin and carry on" and i do believe it's these hard times that make the good ones so much better.. So again thank you kindly for the thread and God bless you and yours..
cheers JohnCody

I got it covered but thanks for the offer.


Thanks, it's nice to know people are interested enough to follow along and I'm not talking to myself. :biggrin:

Nope not talking to yourself at all... we're just waiting for something with water in it! :mrgreen: Just kidding, I'm sure you're just as anxious as we are.

The tank is in earlier then I thought. I went and took a look at it today, I'm going to try and pick it up before the end of the week. ( Any volunteers for help )

In the meantime here is the set-up I built for my faux fish room. It's not actually connected to the tank in any way but it's a place in the basement I can use for tank related stuff instead of using the main floor facilities. The final tie-ins to the drain and supply weren't completed when I took this pic. I thought I'd post a picture because this is the cleanest it will ever be.

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nice work area.

Where you getting the tank built?

Looks like a sweet little area for tank related stuff.. wish I had one! :mrgreen:

It's here! Now I have to get it into the basement.

84x24x30h - Starfire Front, Acrylic Overflow Cover, Eurobraced, Black Back.

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wasn't able to talk the delivery guys into bringing it down the stairs?

I was the delivery guy I went an picked it up. :lol:

That is one fine looking tank! Have Fun, and keep us posted on the build.

Yea! No excuses now!

I think I peed a little. Now get that in the basement and full of water!

Wow that work station is very nice. So much room!

Nice looking tank. Gonna be nice to see this one come together.

Ummm, Robb? You bought a tank with a bunch of holes in the bottom. That'll never hold water. :lol:

Nice tank. I look forward to following the build.

What! You waited until I got the tank before you told me holes in the bottom were bad?!?

I got the sump mostly finished tonight:

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Whoops skimmer needs a good cleaning.. :lol:

Sooooooo shinny:lol: Sounds like water soon?

Got the tank into the basement last night. Thanks to those who gave me a hand, I hope your able to walk upright this morning after the tank move.
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Lookin' good.. :)

Nice!

Whats next now?

What's next? Looks done to me... much easier to maintain this way!

I would add a couple Dura-Ace component "fish" and call it a day... :wink:

Robb, get some damn water in that tank! It is going to look amazing when done.