New Build / 380 Gallons Combined

[commonstranger]

Thought I would post a few pics of my new build. I really hope this is the last one for a while. I want one set u

p for the long haul to mature out. This is some pics of the room that was built by Bill and myself in garage that will hold a 150 gallon custom acr

ylic sump and a 50 gallon gallon frag tank that will all be tied together and ran as one system. Enjoy the pics and I will post more soon. Rhett

 

[commonstranger]

Hmmmmmmmm hopefully the next pics will post better. LOL !!

 

[New Wave]

That's going to be awesome Rhett! Cant wait to see the build grow! Let me know if there is anything bill can do to help!

 

[TinaFoster]

Hahaha too funny Mel!
Someone's been busy over there! Nice progress, Rhett.

 

[Zef004]

Is it going to be 380 or 180 tank. Keep us updated.

 

[commonstranger]

Bill has helped alot. Hard to find someone that knows more than he does when it comes to building things and of course you know it he does it he does it right. The build is a Ocea 180 standard tank 72x24x24 with dual overflows with a 36" tall stand and a 15" tall canopy. The sump is a custom acrylic 150 gallon sump. The sump is very neat in that the middle section is a black acrylic three sided box that sets about 3/4" off the bottom that way the first chamber and third chamber always remain at the same level. Once the sump fills up the water runs over the fuge area and then through a small filter area. It has three drain lines and two return lines. The frag tank is a custom Ocea build that is 26x20x22 tall with a center overflow with two 3/4" holes. I still have to have electricity and air ran to the sump room but should have that completed soon. Will post more pics soon.

 

[orthokardia]

would love to see a large pick of the sump.

 

[commonstranger]

Thats why I put 380 combined most people know I have a 180 tank it says that in my signature. LOL

 

[commonstranger]

 

[commonstranger]

There are a few pics of the sump. I will add some more pics of the painted room and the tank and aquascaping ASAP. I really like how my rock work turned out.

 

[New Wave]

Is it just me? Or is there an epidemic of sump envy breaking out?

 

[mrcoffee]

yup that is a very nice sump. What are the demensions of that sump?

 

[commonstranger]

Cant remember off the top of my head but its around 150 gallons. I bought the sump from Tommy Patton when he tore his sytem down. Anyone that knows Tommy knows he always bought nice stuff. I paid a pretty penny for it even with it being used.

 

[commonstranger]

 

[commonstranger]

Here is a pic of the tank standard 180 but with 36" tall stand and a 15" tall canopy. Also some pics of some magnetic reef rocks I picked up. I like how my rock work turned out but it looks better in person than it does in the pics.

 

[commonstranger]

 

[commonstranger]

I started out and painted the sump room blue but then changed to a green color. Hmmmm still wasnt happy so the third time was a charm and I painted it a tan color that is named "Sand" I thought it was fitting. You can see in the third pic the tank is right on the other side of the wall so all plumbing and electric will run right through the wall and everything will be hidden. When i started this I didnt think it would be as much work as it has been. I still have to have the electric and air ran to the room and Im also going to be buying a dehumidifier also. Work, work, work !

 

[commonstranger]

I was going to use this 60 gallon cube for my frag tank but the dimensions made it a little too crowded in the sump room. I have ordered a custom tank 26x20x22 for the new frag tank. I will be selling the cube sometime soon.

 

[commonstranger]

Here is a diagram of what the two rooms will turn out like. Im very excitied to get it all done but have had alot on my plate lately and just had to work on it when I have spare time. Everyone wish me luck and I look forward to the meeting this fall when everyone gets to come over and see it. More pics to come.

 

[MVlk]

You should have bought my display tank to use as your frag tank... I think it would actually be perfect dimensions for a frag tank at 36 x 24 x 18. Any whoo... new setup is looking very nice.