300 Gallon Deep Dimension Build!!

cav~firez22 · #1 03-17-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

What sizes are the overflow/return holes/bulkheads? I'd like to get a 250gal 5'x3'x2' Marineland DD for my next tank but I'm not sure if their typical overflow system will work for what I want to do.

The Overflows on all Marineland tanks are drilled for 2 x 1" Bulkheads.

with the dual corner overflows, i am going to use a snapper to return from the sump to the tank, and i have some of the new EVO Hydors, that are controllable by the Profilux, and a few MP40W's.

mseepman · #2 03-17-2010, 10:39 PM

Who did you end up buying the tank from?

cav~firez22 · #3 03-18-2010, 01:32 AM

Purchased the tank through Interior Reef

whatcaneyedo · #4 03-18-2010, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cav~firez22

The Overflows on all Marineland tanks are drilled for 2 x 1" Bulkheads.

with the dual corner overflows, i am going to use a snapper to return from the sump to the tank, and i have some of the new EVO Hydors, that are controllable by the Profilux, and a few MP40W's.

I'm guessing the returns are 3/4"?

cav~firez22 · #5 03-18-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

I'm guessing the returns are 3/4"?

All plumbing is outside the tank is 1" PVC.

viperfish · #6 03-18-2010, 04:54 AM

So how are you going to get the forklift in your house to move the darn thing?!?! How heavy is it? My buddy and I moved my 180 to the basement and I thought I was going to die!

e46er · #7 03-18-2010, 05:46 AM

im gonna guess beer? maybe pizza as well?

after all alcohol is the cause and solution to all lifes problems............

cav~firez22 · #8 03-18-2010, 02:36 PM

Hahah,

The tanks empty weigh is 537lbs.

there were 4 of us.
Palster, who has a 180G tank and expierence moving them.
Jay, who moves large appliances all day long for a job. ( and had the dolly, and blankets requierd)
O'niel, just a friend who helped.

and myself.

We got the tank down to the basment from the garage in about 15 mins.

Tank is now 1/8th full. I emptied my entire 125G, rock, fish and corals last night. i had to add 50G of new water as there was bareley enough for all the tangs to swim.

Still need to plumb the bottom of the tank. at least with a tank this size, i can crawl right under the tank, into the stand to do it all. haha

bauder1986 · #9 03-19-2010, 10:10 AM

man that tank is big and heavy haha... sooo with that depth what are you leaning towards for lighting.