I am finely board with the hobby time to down size! So It begins!

[ALBERTA REEF]

Did some research today found two skimmers that are low height. The King Deluxe 300 Internal for 300-800 Gallon Aquarium
Base plate: 12.6" x 19.69"
For tanks from 300 - 800 gallons
2000 L/H air - 792 GPH Water
Total height : 25.59" 58 Watt/h
and
Bubble Magus BM-600PRO
Needlewheel protein skimmer
BM-600PRO
Capability : 2000L-5000L(530G-1325G)
pump:AQUABEE 5000 *2
Pump power: 84W, 220V 50Hz
air intake : 2400L/H
Dimensions: 500*450*670mm(19.6" * 17.7" * 26.3")
cylinder: 12 "
Water Level :9.5"-11"

Height is good but the have a water level 9.5"-11". Bubble King is two much money compared to the Bubble Magus. Both have to have pedestal made for them to get the water height. Bubble Magus runs 2 pumps. I decides to use the two ASM 2G. Together up to 400g. I figger I can mod them.

Stand height would be 36". 29" opening. The stand dimensions will have to change. Change the width to 32 1/4". 74 1/4"lenght X 32 1/4"width X 36"height. Have to be made out of metal Square tubing for strenght

The sump Dimensions have to be changes as well 72"length x 28"width X 20height. Water level height in sump 16". My ASM 2G's running good at the height of 10". 6" stands will have to be made.

[ALBERTA REEF]

I remeasured the door way and found the new measurements will not fit through the door. So back to the old measurement 72 1/4"lenght, 30 1/4"width x 36"height. The sump dimension have to change too 72"lenght x 26"width x 22"height. Water level height 16". Skimmer stands height 6".

[ALBERTA REEF]

I finely got my stand on last tuesday. Last night I took some time figureing out where I sould place the tank.
The stand is 72 1/2"x30 1/2"x34 1/2". Good thing I changed my stand height. I had to remove the down stairs hand rail and door to get it in to the basement. Now I now that a 280G tank will go down the stairs.

Here are some pic's

[untamed]

Awesome. Before you get too much further, I would consider adding some additional power circuits to that wall. You don't want to be running everying off that single plug.

[ALBERTA REEF]

Originally Posted by untamed

Awesome. Before you get too much further, I would consider adding some additional power circuits to that wall. You don't want to be running everying off that single plug.

That the plan. Whoever Wired the basement wired it all on two 15amp circuits.

[The Grizz]

Where did you get the stand done big guy

[ALBERTA REEF]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Where did you get the stand done big guy

I when through Red Coral. Trigers Coating I think.

[DCDN]

Definately going to be following this one. Loved your two tanks and definately want to see what you're going to be able to do with this.

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by ALBERTA REEF

Now I now that a 280G tank will go down the stairs.

Hopefully Kevin has a set of suction cups he can lend you. I hauled a 280 the same dims as yours into my basement and let me tell you it wasn't easy. I would recommend 4 suction cups and 5 or 6 guys.

[JDigital]

bored.