180 inwall tank/man cave build - Page 2

ndwatso · 08/08/2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel 2038

I'm going to tag along your build looks great so far. Where in IL. are you?

Algonquin area

ndwatso · 08/08/2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Below Radar

Nice...AND a mancave. Double score!! Will this be viewable from both sides? You should make a stand to put 2 40g tanks(QT and extra)

QT tank are in the works. My 55 I was going to use has a leak, so i'll need to get a new tank.

ndwatso · 08/13/2013, 07:30 PM

Update:
Just finished filling up the sump and tank with freshwater for a test run.

So far just 1 minor leak and 1 big leak.
The minor leak is one drip after I turn the whole system off in the return area.

The big leak is from the bulkhead that is connected to the tank from one of the returns. I think the rubber piece has a slit in it.

Caragol · 08/14/2013, 12:27 PM

More pics and thanks for keeping this updated!

nickman · 08/15/2013, 09:51 PM

So far it looks great! Ill be referencing your build for my own in-wall in a month or so!

Covering the scratch with silicone isnt going to do anything. Best thing you can do is pretend it not there because chances are you are going to be only person to ever notice it.
Ill be tagging along, keep the updates coming!

-Nick

ndwatso · 09/03/2013, 11:23 AM

Sorry for no pics(hopefully some will come later tonight)
Freshwater test is still ongoing, so far so good, just one little easy fix and the system should be great.
Rock is all ready to go, sand is on the way!

davyjone · 09/03/2013, 07:42 PM

looks good. I'm planning the same size build. Why did you go with that skimmer?

Timber77 · 09/04/2013, 07:40 AM

might want to paint your beam above the tank with something saltwater proof... like west marine.. also air exchanger or other means of keeping the salt vapor from getting at your house mechanicals... my basement setup took only a few months to start rusting the vent registers on the 3rd floor. If you've never had a big basement tank its cool but you will have to address the humidity and corrosive salt vapor at some point, i would suggest b4 you have it up and running

ndwatso · 09/05/2013, 07:23 PM

Good call on painting the beam, totally slipped my mind. I was more worried about humidity and it causing mold throughout the basement, but I believe that I have that figured out. Luckily my home has a very good whole home AC/Humidifier. Which includes part of the basement.

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Originally Posted by Timber77

might want to paint your beam above the tank with something saltwater proof... like west marine.. also air exchanger or other means of keeping the salt vapor from getting at your house mechanicals... my basement setup took only a few months to start rusting the vent registers on the 3rd floor. If you've never had a big basement tank its cool but you will have to address the humidity and corrosive salt vapor at some point, i would suggest b4 you have it up and running

conefree · 01/02/2014, 11:32 AM

Looking good, any updates?

xtlosx · 01/02/2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ndwatso

Algonquin area

Where in Algonquin? I'm behind the Jewel on the west side of the river.. let me know if you need any help!

ndwatso · 01/05/2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by conefree

Looking good, any updates?

Starting to finally take shape:
Here is the tank, just started to fill it with salt water last night. Currently have it up and going, however my salt levels are low in the water, I'm out of salt and it's to cold out to go get some more. I'll finish filling it up tomorrow.

ndwatso · 01/05/2014, 01:59 PM

Here's what I've been working on the past few months:

Built the bar:

TV area is pretty close to done.

Working on backbar area:

Timber77 · 01/05/2014, 02:10 PM

Go REDBIRDS... nice wall art!

ndwatso · 01/05/2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Timber77

Go REDBIRDS... nice wall art!

Thanks, the painting and carpet are the only 2 things I cannot take credit for. The Reggie is courtesy of my wife.

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Where in Algonquin?

Just east of county line/hanson and south of edgebrook.

mrdobie · 01/05/2014, 02:19 PM

nice build guy good luck

xtlosx · 01/05/2014, 02:41 PM

oh it's not that cold... lol. Good progress!

PSam · 01/06/2014, 05:11 PM

Nice build. Love the 2 islands of rock work.

tangstank · 01/06/2014, 11:00 PM

This is spooky.....from the tank to the build details including the color of the wall & what seemed like a small crack on the glass, my build was exactly identical.

Great work, Looks very nice.

08/13/2013, 07:30 PM	#28
ndwatso Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 83	Update: Just finished filling up the sump and tank with freshwater for a test run. So far just 1 minor leak and 1 big leak. The minor leak is one drip after I turn the whole system off in the return area. The big leak is from the bulkhead that is connected to the tank from one of the returns. I think the rubber piece has a slit in it. __________________ In progress: 180 in wall.

09/03/2013, 11:23 AM	#31
ndwatso Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 83	Sorry for no pics(hopefully some will come later tonight) Freshwater test is still ongoing, so far so good, just one little easy fix and the system should be great. Rock is all ready to go, sand is on the way! __________________ In progress: 180 in wall.

09/03/2013, 07:42 PM	#32
davyjone Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 23	looks good. I'm planning the same size build. Why did you go with that skimmer? __________________ 60 gal Fowlr tank Current Tank Info: 60 gal FOWLR

01/02/2014, 11:32 AM	#35
conefree Gene Pool Lifeguard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 758	Looking good, any updates? __________________ Chris "A Closed Mouth Gathers No Foot" - Unknown Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 120 gallon, Ecosystem 3612, 6X54 TEK light, Tunze Osmolator, Lifereef dual overflow all down

01/05/2014, 01:59 PM	#38
ndwatso Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 83	Rest of the room Here's what I've been working on the past few months: Built the bar: TV area is pretty close to done. Working on backbar area: __________________ In progress: 180 in wall.

08/14/2013, 12:27 PM	#29
Caragol Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,567	More pics and thanks for keeping this updated!

08/15/2013, 09:51 PM	#30
nickman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 144	So far it looks great! Ill be referencing your build for my own in-wall in a month or so! Covering the scratch with silicone isnt going to do anything. Best thing you can do is pretend it not there because chances are you are going to be only person to ever notice it. Ill be tagging along, keep the updates coming! -Nick

09/04/2013, 07:40 AM	#33
Timber77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 754	might want to paint your beam above the tank with something saltwater proof... like west marine.. also air exchanger or other means of keeping the salt vapor from getting at your house mechanicals... my basement setup took only a few months to start rusting the vent registers on the 3rd floor. If you've never had a big basement tank its cool but you will have to address the humidity and corrosive salt vapor at some point, i would suggest b4 you have it up and running

01/05/2014, 02:10 PM	#39
Timber77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 754	Go REDBIRDS... nice wall art!

01/05/2014, 02:19 PM	#41
mrdobie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 74	nice build guy good luck

01/05/2014, 02:41 PM	#42
xtlosx Just Reefin' Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Algonquin,IL Posts: 2,774	oh it's not that cold... lol. Good progress! __________________ Current tank: 150G 60x24x24 - 3x Radion Gen2s - 2x MP40s, Skimz SV223 DC, 40B Sump\Fuge - Purple S. Gigantea

01/06/2014, 05:11 PM	#43
PSam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,036	Nice build. Love the 2 islands of rock work. __________________ ..no vemos las cosas como son las vemos como somos nosotros...

01/06/2014, 11:00 PM	#44
tangstank Obsessed Reefer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northbrook IL Posts: 1,229	This is spooky.....from the tank to the build details including the color of the wall & what seemed like a small crack on the glass, my build was exactly identical. Great work, Looks very nice. __________________ No I am not addicted! But I just can't stop my obsession. Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Corner Reef + 300G in wall..........++++