First Tank Setup - Commemts / Suggestions Appreciated

[DadHeller]

Ok. I have been meaning to start this thread and a giveaway is just the motivation I need. My plan is to start with a 40 gallon breeder with a 20 gallon sump. If successful then I will change the 40 gallon to the sump, make the 20 a quarantine tank and get a bigger main. The wife has already made some comments about a bigger tank, so we will see. I gotta see if I can be successful first.

I'll start with pictures of the stand and then update as I get everything hooked up and running. For now, here the stand that is still under construction....

 

[DadHeller]

Yes I still have to get those darn wires organized as well. Working on it.

 

[DadHeller]

Stand is just about done. All wood is cut. Just going to make some tweaks. I will also be working on 2 cabinet doors but that won't stop the tank progress now.

Next step, the wife is going to paint it. I want to seal the top and a few.other minor things.

Thanks to my 15 year old for putting himself in the box so.i could get the measurements correct. I don't think he was thrilled to do it....

 

[Cleanreefer]

I did the same for my build but did a peninsula style you can checkout my build thread

 

[exnisstech]

Wow that stand will hold a stack of 40g breeders. Maybe even a car Well done.
This one has been holding mine for years. Only a single 1x2" center cross brace top and bottom. Granted it's in the basement so I'm the only one who sees it and no sump

 

[DadHeller]

Got the RO/DI setup completed this weekend. Goes from about 115 TDS to 0. B-e-a-utiful. Started at about 40 PSI. Hooked up a booster and now running about 90.

 

[DadHeller]

Working on the controller board

 

[DadHeller]

Still need to paint the doors but making progress here also....

 

[DadHeller]

Controller board complete

 

[DadHeller]

Working on the sump area. Should be done tomorrow. Letting the cement dry tonight and have to finish dotting a couple i's and crossing a couple t's.

Tomorrow I hook up the ReefMat, skimmer and a few minor things. Then pray to God nothing leaks....

 

[DadHeller]

Oh and I also got a quarantine tank running and the family picked me up two beautiful clowns for father's day. Great stuff.