Devin's 225 gal build

[Nolalawnpro]

Finally got some more progress. Canopy is finished and sump is in the stand. Time for plumbing.

 

[Jeto2004]

Nice progress! Looking forward to the rest!

 

[SeaMonkeys]

Any updates on the build?

 

[Nolalawnpro]

Sorry, for the long wait. Work has been pretty wild this year.
I'm currently in a temporary quarantine after being exposed to covid at work. While waiting for my test results to arrive, I'm stuck at home.
Today I did most of the plumbing. I will be finishing the returns tomorrow.

 

[Nolalawnpro]

After the plumbing, I'll start working on the rockscape on my workbench.
Once I return to work, I begin working on what I call a leveling platform for the tank. My floor is off 9/16" over the length of the tank. Honestly, I'm not certain how else to properly leverl the stand. The way planet aquarium built the stand is with a flat sheet of plywood that contacts the floor. If I shim the low side "right side" of the stand, almost all of the stand will be left unsupported.
My solution as a welder, is to fabricate a platform with steel tubing. I'll then weld some weld nuts for leveling feet

 

[arowana718]

Looks awesome

 

[Nolalawnpro]

Well the wait is finally over.
First fish is in! A Red Sea sailfin tang from TSM arrived about an hour ago and seems to be doing very well so far
I have about a dozen fish arriving next Saturday and can't wait!
Last year was pretty crazy to put it mildly and progress on the tank was at a standstill. Between catching the rona twice, hurricane Ida, and starting a new career after spending 17 years at my last job, I've finally made some time to finish the tank.

 

[VanDalsenReef]

Well the wait is finally over.
First fish is in! A Red Sea sailfin tang from TSM arrived about an hour ago and seems to be doing very well so far
I have about a dozen fish arriving next Saturday and can't wait!
Last year was pretty crazy to put it mildly and progress on the tank was at a standstill. Between catching the rona twice, hurricane Ida, and starting a new career after spending 17 years at my last job, I've finally made some time to finish the tank.

Following. Keep the updates coming

 

[Nolalawnpro]

Some more fish arrived earlier last week. Unfortunately the shipment of three yellow tangs that was supposed to be delivered Saturday morning was held up for three days. When I finally received them yesterday, all had passed...
I am expecting to receive another order sometime next week. Hopefully all goes well!