My addiction 300DD

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Removed the bottom plywood that came with the tank (thanks Denny) I am going barebottom so I wanted to put a white vinyl wrap on the bottom instead of ugly plywood. Went to HD and Rona for vinyl but no one had a clue what I was asking. After a round of aimless searching I found a roll of 12 dollars window vinyl that worked perfect for the job. YES!!!

Here is a picture of the tank on its side.

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One evening while we were out I had a 30-40 gallons spill with the 300 so I decided to do something in case this happens again. I need the sump area to have the ability to hold 5-10 gallons of water. I was contemplating between fibre glassing, vinyl enclosure, water proof paint than I came across a product called liquid rubber. Its none-toxic and aquarium safe, people use it to seal plywood tanks and the best part is it's made in Canada!

Sold at home hardware store and its reasonable pricing. 16-24 per pint for a 24x24 foot print.

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Full shot





I was thinking about using these velocity stackers for the return but upon closer inspection I think they will limit flow rate so opted not to go with them.

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Water testing done!



Now Ro water fill

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Rock work is gonna be as simple as it gets. I am going with the way less is more approach.

Thanks to my friends Chris and Peter for your helping!

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Full tank shot with water and rocks

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So the thought behind this build...

Macro rocks-no pest

Low fish load-one achilles, one yellow, sunbrust anthias, pair of black ice clowns and inverts. (subject to change)

Coral-sps dominate(fresh cuts only) LPS....I don't know...maybe.

Bare-bottom-easy to maintain.

Current-Lots of flow.

Take it slow and do it right.

[reeferfulton]

looks sick! !!.
tank from concept looks perfect. Great idea on the vinyl bottom and sealing up the sump area.
how long before water ??

keep it up