The New 150 Tank Build

weicowireman · 11/25/2012, 07:15 PM

Welcome. Here is my new 150 gallon tank build. I currently have a 95 gallon wave tank up and running. I will be swapping the contents from my 95 ito the 150.

1st attempt at building the stand
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After Reconstruction
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Time for ply
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weicowireman · 11/25/2012, 07:46 PM

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My new sump with skimmer
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Tank on top after trimming it up with 1x4 pine
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Made a removable panel with cabinet magnets on the inside
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Started doing some plumbing
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reef_junkie96 · 11/25/2012, 08:25 PM

Looking' good

weicowireman · 11/25/2012, 08:30 PM

Finished 90% of the plumbing
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weicowireman · 11/25/2012, 08:45 PM

Sneak peaks
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I plan on creating a couple small dedicated mushroom islands and a acan island.

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weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 05:59 AM

Will post more today.

Almondsaz · 11/26/2012, 06:09 AM

Looks great, will it be a mixed reef...appears you are upgrading size.

75pxatr · 11/26/2012, 07:17 AM

Good idea with the magnets. did you still use a hinge or are the magnets strong enough to hold the cabinet door?

Palting · 11/26/2012, 07:47 AM

Just wondering about your extensive use of 45 degree elbows. Are two 45 degree elbows better than one 90 degree?

robertcedgar · 11/26/2012, 08:48 AM

An opinion....if it's not yet wet...consider plumbing in some true unions at some critical points (i.e. at the pump, just below drains and return entry/exits to tank) as it will make it far easier to disassemble for updates and upgrades. As it stands, should you upgrade your sump, need to move the tank for some reason or want to paint your sump compartment, the only choice you'll have is to use the hack saw. I have true unions just under both drains, both returns and above my pump. I can essentially remove all piping from my sump compartment in five minutes. This makes repairs, thorough cleaning or other tasks much more convenient.

Rob

weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 11:14 AM

Thats a great point Rob which I failed to think of till u brought it up. Fml. This was the first time I ever did Plumbing. I will see if i can fit the unions in under the drains and returns. Dam...

I always thought 90's were not good to use so I thought 45's were better.

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weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75pxatr

Good idea with the magnets. did you still use a hinge or are the magnets strong enough to hold the cabinet door?

Its strong enough to hold the door with just the magnets. I wanted to make this easier to remove when I do maintance.

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weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almondsaz

Looks great, will it be a mixed reef...appears you are upgrading size.

Yes It will be a mixed reef..

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weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almondsaz

Looks great, will it be a mixed reef...appears you are upgrading size.

Yes It will be a mixed reef..

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weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertcedgar

An opinion....if it's not yet wet...consider plumbing in some true unions at some critical points (i.e. at the pump, just below drains and return entry/exits to tank) as it will make it far easier to disassemble for updates and upgrades. As it stands, should you upgrade your sump, need to move the tank for some reason or want to paint your sump compartment, the only choice you'll have is to use the hack saw. I have true unions just under both drains, both returns and above my pump. I can essentially remove all piping from my sump compartment in five minutes. This makes repairs, thorough cleaning or other tasks much more convenient.

Rob

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Thanks for the helpful information. I will be installing unions from each drain and each return... Thnx again!

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PowerNap · 11/26/2012, 11:57 AM

I originally set my tanks up w/o unions and had to cut the plumbing apart when I moved.
I discovered these at lowes.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_23943-34146-...t=pvc+coupling

They are way cheeper than conventional unions. Plus no solvent required. They also allow for some misalignment,and they help absorb some vibration.

weicowireman · 11/26/2012, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the helpful info but I already bought the unions from Home Depot. I have a small amount of space to fit the unions.

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11/25/2012, 07:15 PM	#1
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	The New 150 Tank Build Welcome. Here is my new 150 gallon tank build. I currently have a 95 gallon wave tank up and running. I will be swapping the contents from my 95 ito the 150. 1st attempt at building the stand ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353892314.153929.jpg After Reconstruction ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353892428.645608.jpg Time for ply ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353892483.487472.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/26/2012, 07:47 AM	#9
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	Just wondering about your extensive use of 45 degree elbows. Are two 45 degree elbows better than one 90 degree? __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

11/26/2012, 11:57 AM	#16
PowerNap Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Turnersville NJ Posts: 132	I originally set my tanks up w/o unions and had to cut the plumbing apart when I moved. I discovered these at lowes. http://www.lowes.com/pd_23943-34146-...t=pvc+coupling They are way cheeper than conventional unions. Plus no solvent required. They also allow for some misalignment,and they help absorb some vibration. __________________ Engineer Extraordinaire My other aquarium is a corvette. Current Tank Info: 56g column, RKL controler, 2x AI Sol white, custom stand and canopy.

11/25/2012, 07:46 PM	#2
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353894048.929027.jpg My new sump with skimmer ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353894181.492175.jpg Tank on top after trimming it up with 1x4 pine ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353894243.434434.jpg Made a removable panel with cabinet magnets on the inside ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353894302.470855.jpg Started doing some plumbing ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353894373.877771.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/25/2012, 08:25 PM	#3
reef_junkie96 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 60	Looking' good

11/25/2012, 08:30 PM	#4
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	Finished 90% of the plumbing ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353896831.910581.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353896887.498323.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353896928.970488.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353896950.078929.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353897002.610162.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/25/2012, 08:45 PM	#5
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	Sneak peaks ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353897303.432636.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353897334.243845.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353897388.418367.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353897809.444494.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1353897876.761195.jpg I plan on creating a couple small dedicated mushroom islands and a acan island. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/26/2012, 05:59 AM	#6
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	Will post more today.

11/26/2012, 06:09 AM	#7
Almondsaz Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OP, Ks Posts: 617	Looks great, will it be a mixed reef...appears you are upgrading size.

11/26/2012, 07:17 AM	#8
75pxatr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poland OHio Posts: 567	Good idea with the magnets. did you still use a hinge or are the magnets strong enough to hold the cabinet door?

11/26/2012, 08:48 AM	#10
robertcedgar Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 236	An opinion....if it's not yet wet...consider plumbing in some true unions at some critical points (i.e. at the pump, just below drains and return entry/exits to tank) as it will make it far easier to disassemble for updates and upgrades. As it stands, should you upgrade your sump, need to move the tank for some reason or want to paint your sump compartment, the only choice you'll have is to use the hack saw. I have true unions just under both drains, both returns and above my pump. I can essentially remove all piping from my sump compartment in five minutes. This makes repairs, thorough cleaning or other tasks much more convenient. Rob

11/26/2012, 11:14 AM	#11
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	Thats a great point Rob which I failed to think of till u brought it up. Fml. This was the first time I ever did Plumbing. I will see if i can fit the unions in under the drains and returns. Dam... I always thought 90's were not good to use so I thought 45's were better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/26/2012, 06:03 PM	#17
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78	Thanks for the helpful info but I already bought the unions from Home Depot. I have a small amount of space to fit the unions.

04/21/2014, 05:14 AM	#18
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78

04/21/2014, 05:15 AM	#19
weicowireman Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 78