start of new 190ltr build

[brad3314]

thought i would post up some pics of the start of our new tank i haven't had a tank for a while now due to renovations and having no space so here is a few pics i will update them as i get further along with it

 

[brad3314]

this is where it's at at the moment next i have to build the sump and get it piped up

 

[Chisel]

Looking good.

What size sump are you building and where is it going? If it's going under the stand, will you have room to get in there with the dimension of the doors? I dont mean to ask such simple questions. It's just that some poeple dont think about that while building the stand before it's too late.

 

[melosu58]

Looks pretty impressive.

 

[Filbey]

i like it well worth the space taken!!

 

[brad3314]

yeah i did think about the sump first i should be able to get a fairly decent one in there i will also be running a canister filter on it as well i was thinking of making the sump in two pieces if possible and then they can be linked up when they are in the cabinet

 

[Sqasnatch]

Very nice

 

[DaveM]

What kind of lighting are you going with? I ask this because it looks like a sealed enclosure and I would worry about heat, moisture, and salt build up.

 

[brad3314]

probably will have mh's i am going to put a fan in each side up near the top of the cabinet one to suck air in and the other will blow the air out the other side giving a constant air change through cabinet

 

[Just.A.Bit.Salty]

Looks good. Can't wait to see the tank come together.

 

[brad3314]

yeah thanks hopefully won't be to long

 

[MBliss81]

That is awesome. I love how you incorporated the tank into the room like that. I would love to do that in my own home office.

 

[Chisel]

yeah i did think about the sump first i should be able to get a fairly decent one in there i will also be running a canister filter on it as well i was thinking of making the sump in two pieces if possible and then they can be linked up when they are in the cabinet

If you havnt already, check out Custom Sumps/Filters

They do custom sumps that are in sections. You might get some ideas from there.

 

[SP89]

Wow, very cool. I really want to do something similar to this in our living area.

 

[brad3314]

If you havnt already, check out Custom Sumps/Filters

They do custom sumps that are in sections. You might get some ideas from there.

cool thanks for the link i have just brought an empty tank today as a start so will start to piece it all together slowly

 

[brad3314]

has any body used sky lights over there tanks? are they any good for it i just thought it would save money i would still have the other lights fitted as well

That is awesome. I love how you incorporated the tank into the room like that. I would love to do that in my own home office.

thanks it wasn't to hard to do but i still haven't found a good solution to the doors yet as when the lights are on it shines through the gaps i tried putting some foam tape around the back but it didn't work so i may have to cut out and redo it

 

[Brough5754]

Use trim board and weather striping that should do the trick, or put a board on the inside with a magnet, and a magnet on the door to keep it closed.

 

[brad3314]

ok i have the two tanks for the sump/refugium here is my design looking for feedback if it will work and what i might need to change



i have ordered a bubble magus nac3 skimmer which is on it way from hong kong will put some pics up when i get it

 

[Sqasnatch]

Very interesting design. Will have to keep that for myself on the next project

 

[brad3314]

i changed the picture so you can see the two tanks separated