New 240g tank pics

troybob333 · 08/10/2006, 06:30 PM

Just got my new tank running, a 240 gallon, 8' by 2' by 2'.

It has a 75 gallon sump and a nice skimmer.

Here is a pic of the tank.

Finally got it full after three days of hauling water. My RO wasn't putting out much.

Got the live rock in there, only 120 pounds so far, more on the way.

That's not the lighting I am going to use, that was from my 29g tank, giong to have two 4' 4 bulb T5 tek fixtures suspended. I have the bulbs, but need the fixtures yet.

Here is a pick of the skimmer in action

Here's a pic of how close of clearance I have, luckily it just fit and the top comes off with zero clearance. If anybody is looking for a nice skimmer, a guy I know from INDMAS built me this one. I can give you his contact info if you are interested. I only had it on a few hours and it is already pulling out gunk.

And finally a pic of the pumps and everthing.

I got the tank for $1230, and the stand for $500, what do you think?

smcdonn · 08/10/2006, 06:31 PM

SWEEEEEET. LOOKS GOOD MAN

cham · 08/10/2006, 06:49 PM

Goooooooood lord thats a long tank. Thats one of those tanks you grab a mask and snorkel when its time to clean the inside glass.

Gisho · 08/10/2006, 06:51 PM

Nice tank. Congrats!

Wow, you aren't kidding about the close clearance between the top of the skimmer collection cup and the tank bottom! Are you even able to fit the lid on the skimmer collection cup? It looks like the foam is hitting the wood of the stand as it looks wet. You may want to have upper rim of the collection cup cut down a bit so that you can fit the lid. That wood will rot eventually and weaken if it is constantly wet like that.

Nice tank though!

troybob333 · 08/10/2006, 06:55 PM

yeah, it is getting the wood wet and the cover won't fit on, I'll havet to either router it down or put a plastic seal on the wood.

Gisho · 08/10/2006, 07:14 PM

Yeah, if I were you I'd do something to fix that. I'm not much of a DIY person (well, I am, but I'm not familiar with what cuts that cast acrylic (?) material), so I'm not sure what the best method of cutting that down is. If it's not too much of a pain, can you send it back to the guy that built it for you and ask him to cut it down an inch or so?
You might as well take care of it now....

bubblethumper · 08/10/2006, 08:46 PM

Get that cut down. Sealing the wood would only be a bandaid fix that will ultimately lead to salt creep getting all over the inside of your stand.

Ironsheikh · 08/10/2006, 08:51 PM

thats a pretty major problem that needs to be fixed -- just cuz it can be packed under the stand doesnt mean it actually "fits"

HowardW · 08/10/2006, 09:01 PM

Beautiful tank! Do you know about how much that bare tank weighed empty?

troybob333 · 08/10/2006, 09:11 PM

It was probably only about 100 pounds, two could move it very easily, I was surprised abotu the weight.

LaDonaDorada · 08/10/2006, 09:34 PM

that tank is awesome, you can do alot of cool & unique set ups. enjoy planing and plotting your new piece of funiture!

08/10/2006, 06:30 PM	#1
troybob333 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 50	New 240g tank pics Just got my new tank running, a 240 gallon, 8' by 2' by 2'. It has a 75 gallon sump and a nice skimmer. Here is a pic of the tank. Finally got it full after three days of hauling water. My RO wasn't putting out much. Got the live rock in there, only 120 pounds so far, more on the way. That's not the lighting I am going to use, that was from my 29g tank, giong to have two 4' 4 bulb T5 tek fixtures suspended. I have the bulbs, but need the fixtures yet. Here is a pick of the skimmer in action Here's a pic of how close of clearance I have, luckily it just fit and the top comes off with zero clearance. If anybody is looking for a nice skimmer, a guy I know from INDMAS built me this one. I can give you his contact info if you are interested. I only had it on a few hours and it is already pulling out gunk. And finally a pic of the pumps and everthing. I got the tank for $1230, and the stand for $500, what do you think?

08/10/2006, 06:31 PM	#2
smcdonn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 925	SWEEEEEET. LOOKS GOOD MAN __________________ 180g IN WALL, REEF Current Tank Info: 180 gallon

08/10/2006, 08:51 PM	#8
Ironsheikh Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SYRACUSE NY Posts: 1,124	thats a pretty major problem that needs to be fixed -- just cuz it can be packed under the stand doesnt mean it actually "fits" __________________ You have been weighed... You have been measured... YOU have been found wanting! Current Tank Info: 20G fowlr some zoas

08/10/2006, 09:01 PM	#9
HowardW Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,763	Beautiful tank! Do you know about how much that bare tank weighed empty? __________________ Florida live rock addict

08/10/2006, 06:49 PM	#3
cham Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 3,632	Goooooooood lord thats a long tank. Thats one of those tanks you grab a mask and snorkel when its time to clean the inside glass.

08/10/2006, 06:51 PM	#4
Gisho Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,087	Nice tank. Congrats! Wow, you aren't kidding about the close clearance between the top of the skimmer collection cup and the tank bottom! Are you even able to fit the lid on the skimmer collection cup? It looks like the foam is hitting the wood of the stand as it looks wet. You may want to have upper rim of the collection cup cut down a bit so that you can fit the lid. That wood will rot eventually and weaken if it is constantly wet like that. Nice tank though!

08/10/2006, 06:55 PM	#5
troybob333 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 50	yeah, it is getting the wood wet and the cover won't fit on, I'll havet to either router it down or put a plastic seal on the wood.

08/10/2006, 07:14 PM	#6
Gisho Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,087	Yeah, if I were you I'd do something to fix that. I'm not much of a DIY person (well, I am, but I'm not familiar with what cuts that cast acrylic (?) material), so I'm not sure what the best method of cutting that down is. If it's not too much of a pain, can you send it back to the guy that built it for you and ask him to cut it down an inch or so? You might as well take care of it now....

08/10/2006, 08:46 PM	#7
bubblethumper Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KDCA Posts: 89	Get that cut down. Sealing the wood would only be a bandaid fix that will ultimately lead to salt creep getting all over the inside of your stand.

08/10/2006, 09:11 PM	#10
troybob333 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 50	It was probably only about 100 pounds, two could move it very easily, I was surprised abotu the weight.

08/10/2006, 09:34 PM	#11
LaDonaDorada Moved On Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan (the glove part) Posts: 93	that tank is awesome, you can do alot of cool & unique set ups. enjoy planing and plotting your new piece of funiture!