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Madreefers New Build/Upgrade
Well I had my tank setup before I was a member on here so I never got to start a tank thread, so here's a new start.
I went away on vacation in the begining of Sept and I came back to find that my housesitter put some scratches in my tank. They are minor but as most of you also suffer from OCD when it comes to your tank, it just bothers me that they are there. And people don't notice the scratches until I point them out.:biggrin: Well it was my wifes relatives that caused the scratches. Well she feels bad about it so I now have the go ahead for a new tank. My build will probably be up and running near Xmas. So far this is all i've got. Should have the tank by mid Nov 1 1/2" steel stand. 60" long 30" wide and 36" tall. I went for a taller stand as I hate bending down to look at a tank. It should support 5000lbs. The sump will be in my basement as one won't find in the stand anyways due to the side braces. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...eda894e350.jpg |
1st person to tag along :mrgreen:
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Nice stand Bill, I like taller as well, my DIY built in stand is 37" tall. Is your new tank getting custom built by the guy in Calgary?
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Looks like a good start. Looking forward to seeing this tank setup. I'm sure it will be sweet.
Anthony |
How is your sump fit inside the stand?
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Relatives made me the stand for free so that is a huge savings. |
Those diagonals should make that stand earthquake proof. I've done many build by putting aside allowance money. It's good in a way because you have time I between stages to really think and plan.
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Nice tank build following along,and I will be able to see your glass being put together:biggrin:
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subscribed :D
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Great tank dimensions Bill
I don't envy you reaching the back, but I sure wish my tank had all that space for scaping - and a coast to coast :biggrin: Have you decided yet if you're going to stick with your current equip ? |
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Yea the overflow will take up 6" but will still have 24" for aquascaping. I'm going to see if a 4" wide overflow will be able to work. Yes I plan on using all of my old equipment. I guess a list of my equipment should be part of my journal too eh? |
Like I said, a slow build. At least it's painted now. I know, just a stand but it's a start.:lol:
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...nkbuild003.jpg |
It's a build thread, and a pic is a pic
Keep 'em comin' Bill :biggrin: |
I am so glad your getting a new tank....lol I will follow along this build.
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I wish I had a basement to put my sump in, great for doing water changes too. I take it your using the same sump on the new system?
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Yea basement sumps are great. I have an unfinished basement. I never get in trouble for spilling water. Plus the basement is scarey so my wife doesn't go down there much. Yes I'll be using the same sump. For now:biggrin:
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I have spilled and overflowed more water with this basement sump i currently have than any other. best part is i get away with it down there.
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Ok you guys now I'm really jealous!
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tank design
hi bill
i took the liberty of making you a drawing. in this design i went with a semi coast to coast overflow , by doing so it allows both of your returns to be tee'd off and ran on either side of the overflow box and will be hidden by the acrylic back panel, a slip x threaded bulkhead is then used with loc-line and flow dispurser. i did it as a bean animal with 2 x 1 1/2" drains and a 2" emergency drain both returns are 1" and a valve(union BV preferably) on both returns are used to control flow. this design allows you to access your ball valves from the back of the display without having to reach in your box , it also allows the maximum volume to aqua scape with. by doing a bean animal you allow yourself a bit less tuning of the herbies gate , but in turn will cost a bit more in plumbing as you are adding an extra drain. 1 is a full syphon, 2 is a trickle or so and the emergency stays dry untill its ever needed(god forbid) here some jpegs i made i can adjust anything you like if you just tell me what you would like to change and the dimensions you would prefer. sorry for the delay buddy and hope you dont mind me poisting this public to help with design. 60 x 30 x 36h 19mm all around http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...ps761727ed.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...pse393bf91.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...psac38cd66.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...ps90780635.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...psfd56c354.jpg http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...ps919b13c7.jpg |
THIRTY SIX INCHES TALL?! ZOMG are you a giant?!?!
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Hey Denny! I like it. But i only want it 30" tall. I'm no giant.:lol:
My only concern is that I really don't want my tank to stick out too far as this is the area it will be going in. I have to keep the wife some what happy. She already thinks it's too big http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...lumbing005.jpg I only have 5 1/2" from my wall at the moment. I'm worried about being able to reach behind to adjust or even plumb it. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...lumbing006.jpg As you can see it's in a bay window so with the round tank I can reach behind. Another question. Is this black acrylic wall going to cover the whole back pane of glass? Cuz it wouls dave me from having to paint it.:wink: I'd like the plumbing to go with it as well. When Paul places the order please tell him of any extra charges as well. Thanks man |
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if you like bill i can do a internal drawing for you and we can go from there?:) the acrylic i do a full panel if its external unless the customer request otherwise(vinyl for example) internal we do acrylic on the overflow box and vinyl on the back, so yours right now as it stand is a full gloss black panel on the back with no vinyl. if theres anything you want to add we can add it to your crate, payment and order will be made through paul but we can accomodate anything he may not have in stock:) cheers denny |
gloss white and blue are other color options for your acrylic or vinyl:)
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No thanks, i'll just stick with black. |
Man I have not been paying enough attention to canreef lately. Stupid work. This looks pretty awesome. If you need a hand with the move give me a shout. Looks pretty sweet.
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by the way, I really like your existing tank in that space. It's a great use of that space with the corner tank and looks like it fits there quite well.
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But the most important question...will you cat still be able to reach up and enjoy the tank?
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Oh my build seems so slow. Picked up 4 20lbs bags of sand, 2 Atlantic Crushed Coral and 2 Aragonite Sand. This cost me $120 locally. What would you guys have paid in the bigger city's? I'm going to be using about 5lbs of my old sand for seeding this stuff. I would really like to use straight sugar sand which I now use in my tank right now. I keep reading that people have huge sandstorms using the Vortech MP40s. I have never once had a sandstorm in my tank now using 2 and 1 MP10 at 100% but it must just be from the curvature of the half circle glass. So i'm not taking any chances since i'm going to a rectangular tank and will be running 4 MP40s on it. My last rectangular tank was 5 tanks ago.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...nkbuild001.jpg Let the rinsing begin. |
Decided to change the seal in my Barracuda pump today. They seem to go every 3 years.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...umpseal004.jpg Think i needed to change? 2 more weeks and the new tank should arrive. |
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So did you enjoy the rinsing part? :razz: |
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