Another Oceanic 144 half circle

[Mkeller088]

Stand is almost ready. Maple top and bottom, pecan supports and back wrap around. Did the sump, scrubber and UV fitting today. Top and bottom will be veneer added 3 inches of depth for more room

 

[spfahnestock]

Stand looks amazing. I have been thinking of how I will do mine and the placement in the house. I am leaning towards a standard rectangle stand to have additional room underneath for equipment.

 

[Mkeller088]

Stand looks amazing. I have been thinking of how I will do mine and the placement in the house. I am leaning towards a standard rectangle stand to have additional room underneath for equipment.

That’s why I added 3 inches of depth. I want to be able to slide my sump in and out of the left side, the stock stand is a 14 inch opening most stumps are 15 inches nowadays.

 

[Mkeller088]

The cabinet for controls is built. Now paint and mount inside the wall.

 

[Mkeller088]

Almost there. This has been a great experience so far, an it fits!

 

[Mkeller088]

Now that’s control!

 

[Mkeller088]

The stand is done. Custom hole for UV bulb replacement on the top. 2 holes in the side for the chiller. Piano hinged door for gettin the sump in or out easily I love it.

 

[Mkeller088]

Marble tile for the tank wall going up.

 

[spfahnestock]

@Mkeller088 not trying to hijak your thread but I have a question on how you will be plumbing your tank. Are you going to bring your return lines up the back and over the lip of the tank?

I have the same tank and just took a good look at the overflow boxes. I originally thought there were three holes but turns out there are only two holes per side.

 

[Mkeller088]

PLUMBING
Durso’s. Straight return up the right side with flow sensor.
Drains are in, left side has an overflow dump valve. I’m sitting here trying to figure out if I need that. The more I ponder, the more I think I’ll get rid of it. To be continued. Next, the manifold, scrubber and UV.

 

[Mkeller088]

No leaks, 4 fish in, I couldn’t be happier. This was a learning experience I really have enjoyed. Curved wooden doors for the stand are next. This build was a blast.

 

[r2odie]

Now that’s control!

This is awesome!

 

[Mkeller088]

No blooms...........yet. Leaving the hood off. I like an open top. The hood for these is very 80’s.

 

[spfahnestock]

Looks amazing. I will be finishing filling my 144 today.

 

[spfahnestock]

Tank is up and running and so far so good. Lights will be turned off after today (I really wanted to see it up and going).

The only task left is to set up my auto doser. I want to have this handle the microbactor dosing and then transition "as needed" to other items.

Let the cycle begin.

 

[Mkeller088]

Tank is up and running and so far so good. Lights will be turned off after today (I really wanted to see it up and going).

The only task left is to set up my auto doser. I want to have this handle the microbactor dosing and then transition "as needed" to other items.

Let the cycle begin.

Very nice!!

 

[Mkeller088]

Done.

 

[spfahnestock]

looking great!

 

[reefofsteele88]

I don’t recommend trying it. Especially on a curved tank. Many years of experience is a must. I’ve tried to train people, and distorting the glass is always a problem the first year. Heat must be monitored, feathering is a must, constant movement, start and stop on the glass not before or after.....so many nuances. If you need one done, let me know.

I have a 144 oceanic and def need some scratch removed