Epic Build, The 750 monster

Mrfish55 · #1 09-16-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by asmodeus

wow you rick my world fella. you are building and im studying advanced ballistics

Sorry, thanks for doing what you do

If you are ever in my neck of the woods, drinks are on me

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Originally Posted by JDigital

MORE PICTURES!

Tomorrow

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Originally Posted by bullit67

I dont think a tank room can be too big you wouldnt of been happy with 2 feet on all sides the new plan sounds awsome lots of room for the sump and all the other goodies as well as the beer fridge and hey the fridge can double as a chiller in the summer

It came with a 1/2 horse chiller, more room for beers

I think it was wise to do the larger room.

Mrfish55 · #2 09-17-2009, 02:35 AM

Pics of today's construction, window is out and the platform was constructed, took three sheets of 1" ply, 7" thick and has supports and cross bracing every 8", once the supporting legs are in place, the bottom will be covered with 3/4" ply, kind of like industrial cardboard, perfectly flat and level, will be adding a layer of foam under the tank as extra precaution. Sits a little higher than I normally like to go but I want to fit the sump underneath and need room for maintenance.

View from what will be the service room.

Sits opposite the reef

The opening from inside the room, is about 8-10" higher to have a access door to clean glass, etc.

Dez · #3 09-17-2009, 02:48 AM

Wow, I think your build is making everyone drool.....AWESOME!

bullit67 · #4 09-17-2009, 02:50 AM

I just noticed the concrete wall you might want to think about sealing it up with a good coating you dont want the salt attacking the concrete. You might have this planned but some people dont know how corrosive salt can be on concrete. I did mine with a product called Varathane "colors in plastics. it is strong flexable and will resist cemicals so salt should not be an issue.

one warning it is not cheap

mseepman · #5 09-17-2009, 03:00 AM

I totally agree with the above statement about coating your concrete. A friend rinsed out his tank (with the last 2" of saltwater in it) beside his sidewalk and within a few days the sidewalk look like it had been attacked from that side. Even though it was watered down.

Otherwise, this build is awesome! I love how you are moving so quickly...keeps me looking several times a day for an update.

Mrfish55 · #6 09-17-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dez

Wow, I think your build is making everyone drool.....AWESOME!

Thanks, hoping to have water in it by the weekend.

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Originally Posted by bullit67

I just noticed the concrete wall you might want to think about sealing it up with a good coating you dont want the salt attacking the concrete. You might have this planned but some people dont know how corrosive salt can be on concrete. I did mine with a product called Varathane "colors in plastics. it is strong flexable and will resist cemicals so salt should not be an issue.

one warning it is not cheap

That wall is not concrete, it's wood frame covered in tarpaper (was stucco) It will eventually be finished off, the tank for the most part will be sealed from the house to help control humidity issues usually associated with large tanks, the room will also have a humidstat controlled ventillation fan.

Lance · #7 09-17-2009, 02:56 AM

Looking good Dave. You're making good progress. That stand looks solid enough to park a tank on! I see you've lost the covered part of the deck. Are you going to extend the roof to get some covered deck back. Or maybe a canopy? On the other hand it's facing east and sun isn't really a problem I guess. Anyway you've got until next spring to worry about that. I'll stop in for a peek when I get a chance.

Mrfish55 · #8 09-17-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lance

Looking good Dave. You're making good progress. That stand looks solid enough to park a tank on! I see you've lost the covered part of the deck. Are you going to extend the roof to get some covered deck back. Or maybe a canopy? On the other hand it's facing east and sun isn't really a problem I guess. Anyway you've got until next spring to worry about that. I'll stop in for a peek when I get a chance.

Stand is rock solid, and cost a fraction of what a welded one would have been (would like to have gone metal to save space but $$$$ convinced me wood was sufficient) Stop by anytime, Friday afternoon would be good, roughly around the time we will be moving it around back

Not too concerned about losing the covered deck space, future reno plans will fix that.

Lance · #9 09-17-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrfish55

Stand is rock solid, and cost a fraction of what a welded one would have been (would like to have gone metal to save space but $$$$ convinced me wood was sufficient) Stop by anytime, Friday afternoon would be good, roughly around the time we will be moving it around back

Not too concerned about losing the covered deck space, future reno plans will fix that.

I'll be there after work Friday afternoon. Do you have enough bodies? I can probably get 1 or 2 guys if I know what time.

Mrfish55 · #10 09-17-2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lance

I'll be there after work Friday afternoon. Do you have enough bodies? I can probably get 1 or 2 guys if I know what time.

Will let you know, have to see what the weather does, the grass down the side (where the tank needs to go) is crazy slippery when wet, and there is one spot with only 5" clearance, dont want to damage the tank, or any helpers!