Project 187G

JDigital · #1 03-27-2009, 05:09 AM

So as some of you saw, in my 75G thread, I came up with plans for a larger system (an upgrade actually).

I got my quote back from Red Coral for a custom built tank yesterday. And was pleasantly surprised. I've decided to go for it.

The Tank:

Dimensions: 60"x36"x20" w/ 24"x6" external "V" Overflow.
Tank Volume: 187G

My crappy Google Sketch-up of the tank, missing a few holes, but you sorta get the idea. The overflow will only be 24" wide, not the 36" like in this diagram.

Unfortunately when I designed the tank, I never actually went out into the room and took measurements, it was just an idea I came up with one night. So I was having some troubles figuring out how I would actually fit this Peninsula style tank in the room, spent a good chunk of time tonight with fishytime(thanks doug) discussing different options as I didn't think it was gonna work out. I tossed the idea that I might have to go with the traditional look. We measured, and figured... nothing we came up with really enticed me..... Until I decided to move some furniture around, and came up with a place to put the tank, as the Peninsula I want. without terribly blocking the view of my current tank for the next 9+ months.

This tape box will probably get shifted towards that Tunze box a bit, it doesn't look at tight as these pictures show it to be. The coffee table and chair won't be staying there. The chair would end up on the 3rd side of the tank for viewing. Sitting from the closest end of the couch, you get an "almost" straight on view of the 36" viewing panel, which will be Starphire, sitting at the far end of the couch, will give you a great view of the 60" side.

FLASH:

Actinics:

For filtration upgrade, I am planning to try out a Hydor 1000.. Lighting won't change a whole lot from my current setup, all I would add is a 4x24W T5 to go on the ends and in between the MHs.

Closed loop system on this tank as well, however the pump will be upgraded from a Snapper to either a Dart Gold or Hammerhead Gold. Return from the sump will probably be the Snapper from my current closed loop on my 75.

Anyways, I'll keep you posted! Tis gon' be slooooow.

Wish me luck!!

Funky_Fish14 · #2 03-27-2009, 08:35 AM

Sounds like an awesome concept! Good luck with the build!

Can I ask the reason for your choice of a "V" shapped overflow? Is there an advantage to it? (maybe less detrius buildup?)

Im planning an almost identical tank idea - but 48 instead of 60" long, the same width and height... and out of acrylic. Im interested to see how yours goes!

Cheers,

Chris

rocketlily · #3 03-27-2009, 12:31 PM

I would like to suggest that you seriously take a look at having all viewable sides done in Starfire glass. Maybe take something else a little slower to save for the price difference in the glass. I would say this tank will be around for awhile and you wouldn't want to regret it a few years from now.

JDigital · #4 03-27-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Funky_Fish14

Sounds like an awesome concept! Good luck with the build!

Can I ask the reason for your choice of a "V" shapped overflow? Is there an advantage to it? (maybe less detrius buildup?)

Im planning an almost identical tank idea - but 48 instead of 60" long, the same width and height... and out of acrylic. Im interested to see how yours goes!

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks Chris... The reason for the V shaped overflow is to open up some space along that wall of the tank for sump return, CL intake. It should help with keeping detritus build up down as well, but it was more to provide me some space for plumbing.

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Originally Posted by rocketlily

I would like to suggest that you seriously take a look at having all viewable sides done in Starfire glass. Maybe take something else a little slower to save for the price difference in the glass. I would say this tank will be around for awhile and you wouldn't want to regret it a few years from now.

I'll see what the extra cost would be... Only reason I was getting the end panel done was purely for photographing the tank length wise, whereas from the sides, I can don't have to shoot much deeper into the tank than my 75G because I can shoot from both side.

Funky_Fish14 · #5 03-28-2009, 02:03 AM

Ohh, the space idea is great and makes plenty of sense! Haha. If it was me, I probably would have just build a bigger overflow box on the end and run the plumbing down into it or through it - yours is less work, haha.

Cant wait to see this develop!

Cheers,

Chris

karazy · #6 03-28-2009, 04:19 AM

looks like a cool build.

lol, i know 20 inches is high, but it looks tidepoolish in your sketchup drawing :P

should be a nice tank.

Red Coral Aquariums · #7 04-01-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Josh on your outlet from your overflow you have 6" at the bottom. For your overflow holes you will need at least 2" between the holes and from the edge of the piece of glass. So if you are going with a 2" Bhead hole is 2 3/4" and 1 1/2" Bhead emergency hole is 2 1/4" making it 2" + 2 1/4" + 2" + 2 3/4" + 2" = 11 inches. Sorry I should have caught this earlier in your drawings.
Kevin

JDigital · #8 04-01-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

Josh on your outlet from your overflow you have 6" at the bottom. For your overflow holes you will need at least 2" between the holes and from the edge of the piece of glass. So if you are going with a 2" Bhead hole is 2 3/4" and 1 1/2" Bhead emergency hole is 2 1/4" making it 2" + 2 1/4" + 2" + 2 3/4" + 2" = 11 inches. Sorry I should have caught this earlier in your drawings.
Kevin

I should have caught that too!! Thanks Kevin..

Red Coral Aquariums · #9 04-01-2009, 05:56 AM

Start your overflow angles from the top of the overflow, you don't need to go straight down that 8".
Kevin

JDigital · #10 04-04-2009, 02:56 AM

Been doing some work on the tank stand these last few days... Unforetunately I picked up some uneven piece's of 2x6 so I have been having a few headaches getting it level and straight... It's close, but needs some shimming.

The center posts will be added after I get my sump area layed out.. I plan to fit a 40G Breeder, 20G Fuge, 20G return tank, and ATO reservoir, and 1x Sequence Snapper and 1x Dart or Hammerhead.. haven't decided yet..

Eitherway, this stand isn't a finished project by any means... but does add life to the thread.

As you can see the back right corner is a bit high, this is due to a warped 2x6... It flattens out easy enough when there is weight, but I plan to fix it correctly.

This gives you an idea of how wide the tank will be..

36"... Aquascaping heaven!