1850+ Gallon system build

[aww_420]

Sounds like an a really nice looking display. Have you considered going with a radiant heating solution? My system is ~1700 gallons and radiant heating is the way to go to not only save money but also avoid electrical heater disasters due to heater failures. I can speak for everyone in saying that we are looking forward to seeing some pictures. I would be interested to see how your tank and fish room is laid out to see the space where humidity controls are being installed.

Rough layout

 

[aww_420]

Long journey but the tank made it one piece.

 

[aww_420]

Remodeling the basement for livable space means we needed to add the secondary entrance/exit. So we took advantage of the giant opening to get the tank in and it’ll look something like that.

 

[aww_420]

All cleaned up and fill tested

 

[aww_420]

Removed the black vinyl from the sides and overflow. The right side will eventually be incorporated into a viewing window in the bathroom also

 

[aww_420]

Sanding and buffing

 

[aww_420]

Drilling. Went from (1) 2” drain and (1) 1-1/2” drain to (4) 2” drains and (1) 1-1/2” drain

going with an in overflow closed loop design with (7) 1” outputs. Each with 2 eductor/penductor random flow nozzles.Probably going to place the pump lower to avoid bubbles.

 

[aww_420]

Covers and baffles are ready. Made from 3/4” and 1/2” acrylic.

 

[Hemmdog]

Awesome build thread so far! Wow!!!

 

[neltel_7]

this is moving fast!!!! excited to see where it goes.

 

[i_declare_bankruptcy]

wow, following along. Looks awesome!

 

[aww_420]

this is moving fast!!!! excited to see where it goes.

Much quicker than I thought thanks to the shut down here in NY. But you guys are almost all caught up lol

 

[aww_420]

Awesome build thread so far! Wow!!!

Thanks. I’m hoping I can get everything up and running and start making the fish room look nice with some skins and paint. But we’ll see when the laziness sets in lol

 

[aww_420]

The tank came with 3 large coral inserts. They are amazing quality but still I’ve decided not use them. And they were a huge PITA to get out. 2 smaller ones weighed about 80lbs. The middle largest one about 200lbs but was in 2 sections

 

[olaggie01]

So you were the one who got that tank. I was talking with the former owner about it but couldn't pull the trigger due to the down turn in the economy. Good luck with it and if you ever decide to get rid of it, feel free to ship it back home.

 

[MERKEY]

This is sweet, thanks for sharing!

 

[Chefwheredyougo]

Awesome tank, in for the updates

 

[BZOFIQ]

WOw, you cut a hole in your foundation to move the tank in? This is on a whole different level!

Carry on.

 

[aww_420]

Scratch removal is done!

Trim is partly done waiting on the granite for the lower ledge and front!

New substrate is in! I’ve got another 4 buckets to put in I think.

And the first 300 gallons is in the tank and heating up so I can start on the rock scape.

 

[Pntbll687]

That's one HUGE tank!!! And it's awesome!

I would be afraid in my house. I have two kids under 3yr old, I would be cringing every time they go ner the bottom half of tank.