lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

[lockrookie]

so i picked up this week from pats pets (thanks pat) 2 33g tanks. i will be tearing them apart and making a 50g sump out of 2 possibly a third i already own. the sump will measure 36 x 18 x 18 and built simular to my 50g;s sump just wider. and a bigger skimmer chamber



the skimmer chamber will be 12 x12 with a floss chamber 6 x12 where the water comes in. my built in refugium on opposite side. i thought about making the sump bigger but to reduce wieght i figured this is still workable as long as i dont have alot of flow back with power outages. definately worth a test before set up. lol





another idea i had was to have a carbon bag chamber tomake it easy to replace carbon still undecided which route ill go or if its worth it.







i hope to be able to run a line from my rodi for auto top off as well this will be tricky since it on the opposite side of the house in the basement with finished ceilings. but hey everyone loves a challenge. but would make this system run better if i can.



any ideas or suggestions is welcomed

[lockrookie]

so it begins i have decided to start with building the sump. backwards? maybe.. but im hoping it will tide me over untill i can order glass to repair teh broken pane.

so to build this sump i have purchased from pats 2 33g tanks 36x12x18 and i had one laying around for 8 months from another project i couldnt find room to set up. from these three tanks i will have enough material to build a 36x18x18 tank for my sump. will post pics as i go.

[The Grizz]

Are you not done this build yet JK Jeffers, but I would like to see some actual pics of you getting some shyte done.

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Are you not done this build yet JK Jeffers, but I would like to see some actual pics of you getting some shyte done.

im lacking workspace right now the girls take up alot of it lol last build i did in ehat is now thier babyroom andour other room is set up a temporary office for the moment so this buid will be going slowly. just finished tearing apart the 3 33g tanks just have to clean off the sylicone and set it together. so yes there will be pics. i doubt the tank will be running until fall.

i did purchace a calcuim reactor kit and this week im getting the halides for it(.. temporary untli i can affford led's.

still deciding on return pump

[Nano]

Well if your tanks not going to be running til fall why not wait and set aside the funds for leds if that's an option

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by nanomano

Well if your tanks not going to be running til fall why not wait and set aside the funds for leds if that's an option

the wife and i had twins this past july...so i can't afford to spend over a grand on lights right now on a 6 foot tank . buti ccanpurchace a little bit here and there overtime to get them in the future. babies first. wife seond then my obsession.. this year is also our 10th aniversary and since she has so graciously given the go ahead for this build i must plan something spectacular for her.

[lockrookie]

begining to regret the whole take apart scummy old tanks to build shiney new sump idea. fingers are sore from scraping of sylicone and crud off 6 36x18 panels... but when done ill have the satisfaction that i saved a lot of money lol

if i get time tomorrow night time to do some slicing and diceing