150g Build future plans sketch ups, etc. *New Mockup pictures*

[The Grizz]

I would try a better power bar but I cant see how the stray voltage is getting into your tank if you unplugged EVERYTHING and it didnt go away until you pulled the bar.

[Blom]

I agree I cant see how the voltage is climbing into your tank after everything was unplugged from the power bar. That said always invest in a decent power bar, even if its just for the computer stuff. The cheap 10 buck Canadian tire special have always creeped me out.

Take your time on the tank, figure out over the next bit what it is you want to keep in the tank. Look at others tanks to get a feel on size and what can be done in them. For example I have a 180G in my house right now that may be the I use to setup my "dream" tank or may not. Its 7feet long which I like, and 20" high so its nice and shallow. Issue for me is it is 2 feet deep (width), which is bigger than any other tank Ive ever had by a long shot... but it may not be deep enough for the aquascaping idea I have. 3 feet would be mucho better. But we will see as building a tank adds a bit more cost then buying used off here (which is where I got my 7 footer from). There are some unreal build threads on canreef here, as well as reef central. Spend the next months reading through peoples builds to get ideas, and avoid issues by living vicariously through their mistakes.

[Nano]

nothing exciting here, but since I decided this will be a "plans" thread, I thought I'd start mocking stuff up. So this is a 125gallon, 72x24x30 with a 36" high stand metal framed, and 3 heatsinks with simulated led lighting after this picture I will try to figure out sump plans plumbing and placement, on the assumption that it would go in a laundry room



I havent decided on the overflows yet, but I have lots of time to figure that one out.

[Nano]

Also this is just simulated led on cinema 4d(an animating program) so, I'm not sure if its 100% accurate, but if it is, I will do 3 custom heatsinks 50x50cm with about 24 leds per heatsink if thats enough. Based on my simulation it look like lots, but again this is fake lol. this is where Gregs expert LED advice comes in
I might also need to add some extra supports into the stand but again Greg your the pro on this haha

[xtreme]

A standard 125 is usually 72 x 18 x 22. The dims your have (72x24x30) make a 225.

[Nano]

Originally Posted by xtreme

A standard 125 is usually 72 x 18 x 22. The dims your have (72x24x30) make a 225.

OH? oops well looks like I'm already bigger then I thought! ok well lets call it 72x18x22 haha my mistake!

[Nano]

So now that I have figured out that I want a 125-150 gallon more likely the 150
I have decided on a canopy & stand casing these arent the actually colors but something along these lines, also I have Decided to go Center Overflow/Returns Is that a good plan? or should I route in some returns in the corners or base of the tank?
This is basically it so far, I have also Decided to go DIY LED but havent decided if I'm going cree or modular yet, I know either way I will be hopefully getting Grizz(Greg) to build me one of those B*tchin Heatsinks, the canopy will also have fans built in for circulation

I am open to suggestions to help me along on the plans I have a year or so to get this perfect so any criticism is welcome. I hope to plump the sump into a "fish room" or into the laundry room or something so its not a noise concern. I am also taking suggestions for equiptment, such as ATO, wave makers or circulator pumps, Heaters, skimmers and other equipment as I dont have a clue when I get into that stuff hahaha thanks guys!

[Nano]

pretty straight forward here. sump is in the laundry room or basement, out of sight. I dont know if I'm doing this right but its the basic Idea for now I suppose.
You can see I made a line to a drain/laundry sink for quick water changes.