140 shallow reef build

JOKER · Oct 16, 2015

Me TOO!! It seems like forever to get everything in order. Got more done on stand, got 90 moved so I can get floor finished, and got more done on the scape. I am leaning to a waterfall type return on the tank with the rock structure next to the overflow. First peninsula so I am trying to figure that out. I think I will need the tank to finish it up. Trying to have plenty open space with islands and structures.

guitarvp · Oct 16, 2015

Looks like things are coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to seeing that tank and stand setup. What are you using to bond your dry rock together?

JOKER · Oct 17, 2015

I am using the marco rock cement on the rock. It seems to be holding pretty good. The 2 structures I have built are holding and I have been putting pressure on them daily. Both are set on a main rock to hold the others. I will post updated pics of them to show. I haven't used any rods or anything else on them.

marciomrqz · Oct 17, 2015

JOKER said:
Ok so an update is in order. Good progress on floor and started on scape. Dismiss the rock under the shelf. That is just holding in place for now. Hopefully the cement works the first go around. LOL

Absolutely love the small rock trim around the tile!!!

JOKER · Oct 17, 2015

Thanks. I love the natural stone stuff but very expensive so i have to do small sections. LOL

JOKER · Oct 23, 2015

Well floor is now finished. Been working a lot so progress hasn't been as should but getting there. Still need a little clean up but you get the idea. The hardwood with tile over it will be worked on after tank is done. LOL. Priorities ya know.

StikHedRon · Oct 23, 2015

I love my Elite 200INT. Very quiet!

JOKER · Oct 24, 2015

I have heard they were quiet and worked well, that's why I went with it. I think it is a good thing they sent the 220 instead of the 200. I checked and apparently they were ok with sending the 220 instead of the 200 since I never heard anything.

JOKER · Oct 24, 2015

Well was a late night but got the stand welded out. Now just to get powder coated.

saltysilverado · Oct 24, 2015

Nice!

chaoha · Oct 24, 2015

Very nice

guitarvp · Oct 24, 2015

Sweet stand. My build in my forever house will definitely include a metal stand.

JOKER · Oct 24, 2015

Thanks. I skipped the gussets since I used 2"x2"x 1/4" tubing. I don't think the stand is going anywhere. 40" tall and will have adjustable feet. My friend worked with me almost four hours to help welding. He wanted to try his new helmet out.

JOKER · Oct 26, 2015

Well bar is back up and kitchen dining room are almost back to normal. Heading to take the stand for powder coat. I decided to go with powder rated for fully submersible conditions. They use it on parts for dams. It is gray in color but it will most likely be skinned in the end anyway.

JOKER · Oct 29, 2015

Well stand back from powder coat. I like it the color is darker than I thought would be so a good thing.

JOKER · Nov 4, 2015

Well spoke with Felix today, and tank wont be here until December. They got behind with the tank giveaway so it is not a big deal at all. I will start my other stuff tomorrow hopefully so will have everything ready. Auto water change pump will be here tomorrow so will try and get started on that.

s2nhle · Nov 4, 2015

tagging along. Thank you for sharing.

JOKER · Nov 5, 2015

For sure. Will document the whole journey and have many pics. I would rather post a little at a time rather than cram everything into a few days. Plan to start the plumbing for filling ATO container and the auto water change as soon as get PVC pipe. It will run into attic from tank to mixing station. Plan is to use 2 65 or close containers, one salt the other fresh and be a no touch ATO fill and no touch water change. If goes as planned I will only have to mix salt with water. Got the stenner in today. Break in period of 30 minutes check. Will now run vinegar through pump to make sure clean, then to be sure both heads dose same amounts.

Txdragonslayer · Nov 5, 2015

JOKER said:
For sure. Will document the whole journey and have many pics. I would rather post a little at a time rather than cram everything into a few days. Plan to start the plumbing for filling ATO container and the auto water change as soon as get PVC pipe. It will run into attic from tank to mixing station. Plan is to use 2 65 or close containers, one salt the other fresh and be a no touch ATO fill and no touch water change. If goes as planned I will only have to mix salt with water. Got the stenner in today. Break in period of 30 minutes check. Will now run vinegar through pump to make sure clean, then to be sure both heads dose same amounts.

Just curious as to why you chose these pumps for your ATO?

JOKER · Nov 5, 2015

This pump is for auto water change. I will run a seperate pump to fill the ATO reservoir. I have a few pumps laying around i will use for that. I am just running all the tubing and apex cable through a PVC pipe in the attic.