Innovative Marine 150

[Sprin001]

Putting together an Innovative Marine INT 150. Trigger Triton 44 sump. Hybrid ATI lighting (unsure which LED I'll use just yet). 2 MP40 and vectra L2 return. Hoping to establish more of a mixed reef system but not looking to do any particularly challenging corals this go around.

 

[MERKEY]

Sounds like the start to a great build!

Can't wait to see pics and it full of corals and fish!

 

[Sprin001]

Got the stand together. The instructions were crummy but patience paid off. Now to figure out how to get the 440 lb of glass inside.

 

[Wspangler]

Good luck with the build. I have the same tank. My one friend brought over moving straps that went over your shoulders. 3 of us moved it. 2 doing most of the work.

 

[Sprin001]

Good luck with the build. I have the same tank. My one friend brought over moving straps that went over your shoulders. 3 of us moved it. 2 doing most of the work.

I'm afraid ill have to remove trim from my door to keep it simple but then we have to be super careful going through with like 1" of tolerance

 

[Mattiejay6]

I'm afraid ill have to remove trim from my door to keep it simple but then we have to be super careful going through with like 1" of tolerance

I would def remove the trim! Better safe then sorry!

 

[Sprin001]

I was able to chisel some tunnels into the rocks. Ill put some pics up to follow. Trying to attach the screen to the ecotech L2 vectra but the kit from BRS doesn't seem to fit (the collar is a hair too narrow in diameter to go over the screen). Any tips/advice. I could use the stock piece and glue the screen kit over?

 

[Sprin001]

Took straps and 3 strong men but got it in place.

 

[Sprin001]

Just roughing in some plumbing. I think I'll get at least 2 more unions. Any other pro tips?

 

[airmotive]

I have the same tank on the way. Do you see any reason why I couldn’t use one of the 1” lines for the return instead of the 3/4”?
Can’t really see what you have going on in your overflow plumbing.

 

[hobbyreefer]

Love this tank. I really contemplated buying this tank last year but ultimately went with a Waterbox. I regret not choosing the IM 150. Love the deep dimensions. Good luck.

 

[Sprin001]

I have the same tank on the way. Do you see any reason why I couldn’t use one of the 1” lines for the return instead of the 3/4”?
Can’t really see what you have going on in your overflow plumbing.

The bulkhead is 3/4" for the actual hole in the overflow. I suppose you could make the 3/4 one of the drains and use one of the 1" bulkheads for return but then you'll be restricted at the second threshold where the loc line starts in the actual DT. Kinda confusing to write but if I take more pics I think you'll see what I mean. I'm happy so far and the triton sump is a perfect fit.

 

[Wspangler]

Just roughing in some plumbing. I think I'll get at least 2 more unions. Any other pro tips?

looks good. I have my drain order reversed from yours.

i would add a couple more unions. i would add them before and after the gate valve.

 

[Sprin001]

I see. Thanks for sharing. I imagine it doesn't make much difference but I followed the instructions (or so I thought).

 

[Wspangler]

You did. I did not. My sumps flows right to left.

 

[Sprin001]

looks good. I have my drain order reversed from yours.

i would add a couple more unions. i would add them before and after the gate valve.

How many gph are you running?

 

[airmotive]

The bulkhead is 3/4" for the actual hole in the overflow. I suppose you could make the 3/4 one of the drains and use one of the 1" bulkheads for return but then you'll be restricted at the second threshold where the loc line starts in the actual DT. Kinda confusing to write but if I take more pics I think you'll see what I mean. I'm happy so far and the triton sump is a perfect fit.

Hmmm....looks like I'll have a delima with that 3/4" line.
Since I have a remote sump in the garage, I'm trying to minimize head loss on the return as much as possible. Might have to consider drilling open that hole in the overflow to 1". (in a brand new tank! Ugh!)

Anyway...enjoying the build! Be sure to make lots of mistakes so I can learn from them! ;-)

 

[Wspangler]

How many gph are you running?

I use a Reef Octopus VarioS-6. Rated up to 1720. I run it at full power. Not sure what it would be after the head pressure loss.

 

[CrazyCarlitos]

Hmmm....looks like I'll have a delima with that 3/4" line.
Since I have a remote sump in the garage, I'm trying to minimize head loss on the return as much as possible. Might have to consider drilling open that hole in the overflow to 1". (in a brand new tank! Ugh!)

Anyway...enjoying the build! Be sure to make lots of mistakes so I can learn from them! ;-)

Personally, I would not drill a new tank to make it 1”

To maximize head pressure, I use 1” piping from the return pump... and than add a reducer coupler (link below) in the line near the end to fit the 3/4” bulkhead.

Schedule 80 Reducing Coupler Slip x Slip

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www.bulkreefsupply.com

no pic of my set-up but I can take one later at home if u want

 

[airmotive]

Personally, I would not drill a new tank to make it 1”

To maximize head pressure, I use 1” piping from the return pump... and than add a reducer coupler (link below) in the line near the end to fit the 3/4” bulkhead.

Schedule 80 Reducing Coupler Slip x Slip

Slip x Slip. PVC Pipes for your plumbing needs. Use Schedule 80 Reducing Couplers to change plumbing size. More professional look than white Schedule 40 PVC. The golden rule of plumbing is that every job takes three trips to the store. While this can be frustrating locally it can be much worse...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

no pic of my set-up but I can take one later at home if u want

I actually meant drilling the hole in the overflow to expand it to 1" and then adding 1" flex nozzles. Definitely not drilling glass on this!

Feel free to make this mistake and let me know how it goes!