Ryans new build (Planning stage)

Ryanst · #1 04-10-2011, 06:34 PM

So I am buying a house in Fort Saskatchewan I will be moving in on May 6th, So I have decided to do a real build not just buy a tank and stand that is already plumbed and start it up. So I think I am going to use my current tank 96X24X24 as a FOWLR Predator style, I am going to have my crosshatch trigger pair, an eel or two, Lion Fish, a big angel and other fish I couldn't put in my reef.

I also want to set up a smaller tank possibly a 36x36x24 cube or a 48x36x24 as an sps tank. I am trying to decide if I should get the tank custom made or if I should just get the glass cut and put it together by myself. I just don't know if it is worth all the extra work and stress putting it together myself.

I am not going to rush into this build like the other ones Ive done I wouldn't be surprised if I dont have fish in these tanks for another year.
Once I figure out what I am going to do for the basement floor plan I will post some possible designs.

Ryanst · #2 04-17-2011, 01:11 AM

OK here is the floor plan of my house I want the tanks to be in my basement because it is unfinished I just dont know where to put them.
Here is the one that the developer suggests

and here is a blank one for all of you that would like to draw up a floor plan option for me.

I would like to have a family room area, fish room, and a bedroom down there.

someguy · #3 04-17-2011, 03:05 AM

For your smaller tank would you just consider a Marineland Deep Dimension tank? Their 200G is 48x36x27 and is available in starfire. It would be much easier than building and cheaper than custom:

Ryanst · #4 04-17-2011, 03:53 AM

OK here is the floor plan I made

I dont know what size to make the sps tank I know I want it 48 long and 24 high I just dont know how deep I should make it since it will only viewable from one side.

Ryanst · #5 04-17-2011, 04:39 AM

Here is another possible plan.

Any input would greatly be appreciated. thanks

mark · #6 04-17-2011, 05:01 AM

Get the builder, or if you're handy to run some water lines, electrical and ideally cut over a drain over to the fish room. Also for the room should look into installing a HRV or at least a vent for an exhaust fan.

Second drawing for the 2 sided viewing on the cube better but when laying out also think about function of the family room (how would you position a couch so you could see the tank and a TV, lighting, glare, etc).