Rogueaquariums 600g tank build

[Rogueaquariums]

I started my journey on this extensive tank build back in March 2018. I purchased the tank & put it into storage for several months while we were in between homes. I then started the fun task of purchasing items I needed for the completion of the system. Every other week seemed like Christmas and turned out to be a larger endeavor than I thought as there was a lot of mock up done and planning that went into this tank build. Let’s talk a little about this project.

Tank:
This tank was built by Jason Gregory
Who owns Clear Fabrications in Seattle. He has been building custom tanks, sumps & stands for the past 27yrs. IMO his attention to detail separates him from others in the industry.

Measurements: Tank is made out of Polycast Acrylic 96X48X30 with 1” size panels, 3/4” top & 1/2” bottom. The tank has been hand sanded & has polished beveled edges. Everything is chamfered & the two portholes have wide radius corners & are bullnosed for strength. Nothing is flame polished as that process will induce heat stress & causes crazing.

Stand: 2” tubular steel that is 42” tall & is sprayed with Linex which makes it impervious to saltwater. After placing the stand in the garage we decided to place a 6” sub base underneath the stand so I would have more room to work on the plumbing & also to be able to take the protein skimmer out to service it periodically. Taking this step really helped out a lot and I was glad we decided on the sub base. Stay tuned for more to come

 

[Feet4Fish]

Gorgeous tank and love that you are going with a closed loop for some of the flow!

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

Tank is awesome! I’m looking forward to the build!

 

[Rogueaquariums]

Gorgeous tank and love that you are going with a closed loop for some of the flow!

Thanks Appreciate the compliment

 

[Rogueaquariums]

Tank is awesome! I’m looking forward to the build!

Thanks, I’ll be posting more pictures. Stay tuned

 

[Rogueaquariums]

Plumbing: The plumbing on this build was more extensive than I anticipated. The custom 70g ATO measures 39X20X20 and has flush fit Lexan lids with cord pass throughs. It also has a machined window on both sides to see the water level. A laminated piece of clear 3/8” acrylic that is radiused & rounded for safe cleaning. Mounted inside are 2 Ecotech Vectra L-1’s. The ATO’s RO water will cool the pumps when we crank them up. The bulkheads are Spear & Cpex ball valves which are sch 80. The Majority of the PVC was purchased from bulk reef supply and Walmart online. Big thanks to Clear Fabrications for helping make this happen.

 

[FishyDave]

Plumbing: The plumbing on this build was more extensive than I anticipated. The custom 70g ATO measures 39X20X20 and has flush fit Lexan lids with cord pass throughs. It also has a machined window on both sides to see the water level. A laminated piece of clear 3/8” acrylic that is radiused & rounded for safe cleaning. Mounted inside are 2 Ecotech Vectra L-1’s. The ATO’s RO water will cool the pumps when we crank them up. The bulkheads are Spear & Cpex ball valves which are sch 80. The Majority of the PVC was purchased from bulk reef supply and Walmart online. Big thanks to Clear Fabrications for helping make this happen.

I love how clean the plumbing is. In my head it's always going to look this way, but in reality it always looks like I was drunk and blind when it's done.

 

[Rogueaquariums]

I love how clean the plumbing is. In my head it's always going to look this way, but in reality it always looks like I was drunk and blind when it's done.

Lol... Thank you. It took a lot of planning but am pleased with the way it turned out.

 

[Jon Fishman]

Your ATO reservoir probably cost more than my tank

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

Are you in seattle? I am in portland and just ordered the acrylic to complete this very tank!!

 

[Feet4Fish]

your planning shows! Looks great! Have any more collaborative videos with Scott in the future?

 

[JPG@CFI]

Looking great man!

 

[Rogueaquariums]

Your ATO reservoir probably cost more than my tank
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your planning shows! Looks great! Have any more collaborative videos with Scott in the future?

Thank you. Yeah, we plan on doing some more videos together

 

[Rogueaquariums]

Are you in seattle? I am in portland and just ordered the acrylic to complete this very tank!!

I live in Tacoma. Who is building your tank?

 

[Silver14SS]

I think this is the best looking acrylic aquarium I've ever seen, kudos to the builder! You did a great job on the plumbing, I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

I live in Tacoma. Who is building your tank?

I am building it

 

[TheWB]

I live in Tacoma. Who is building your tank?

I used to live in Tacoma, now in Puyallup. Nice to see another local tank on here. You’re build looks phenomenal. Following along.

 

[Rogueaquariums]

I think this is the best looking acrylic aquarium I've ever seen, kudos to the builder! You did a great job on the plumbing, I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together

thank you, appreciate the compliment. The builder and I spent a lot of Prep work & planning on the plumbing.

 

[Rogueaquariums]

I used to live in Tacoma, now in Puyallup. Nice to see another local tank on here. You’re build looks phenomena. Following along.

Thanks about 90% done now.

 

[Rogueaquariums]

Looking great man!

Thank you