Deep Reef's 150 gallon tall DT hurricane Irma build - Page 2

Deep Reef · 10/23/2017, 03:00 PM

October 13 another piece of gear arrived a Tunze ato system.

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Deep Reef · 10/23/2017, 03:01 PM

Time to begin the stand....

Wood from Home Depot.

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Deep Reef · 11/01/2017, 06:38 PM

Well Sunday I cut all the pieces

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Deep Reef · 11/05/2017, 10:43 AM

Well today I put it all together,

Used corner clamps for alignment.

Put the frames together, used 1x3’s to support the sump area and attached them with pocket screws. I did this instead of using 2x4’s like my last build to give me a little deeper water retention area in case of a leak.

Then assembled the pieces

The stand is a foot longer than the tank as I’ve created a side compartment to house the controls. To give me as much room as possible I also pocket screwed the vertical 2x4’s in this area.

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SP1187 · 11/08/2017, 11:12 AM

How tall did you make the stand?

snyder415 · 11/09/2017, 10:52 PM

looks like a great restart

Deep Reef · 11/12/2017, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SP1187

How tall did you make the stand?

Originally the plan was to make the stand 36” high. However, when I was rough fitting things it seemed too high. I wanted to be able to see over the top rim of the tank. I dropped it 1 inch to 35”.

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Deep Reef · 11/12/2017, 09:48 PM

Thanks

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Deep Reef · 11/22/2017, 08:10 AM

Stand ready for wrapping

Canopy and trim wood purchased

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Deep Reef · 11/24/2017, 09:44 PM

Cut the pieces for the canopy, pocket screwed them into a frame

Then assembled

Checked the opening

Finally, I received the 24x48x 1/4” abs sheet for the bottom of the tank. My last tank, I used egg crate and it held a lot of detritus that the clean up crew just couldn’t get to.

Officially my rock was ready to come out of its 2 month soak today but since the stand wasn’t finished it will have to wait

bakeredout · 11/25/2017, 10:32 AM

Its's coming out great. Are you going to put doors over the 2 x 4s?

Deep Reef · 11/25/2017, 10:42 AM

Installed the mounts for my AI Hydra 52’s. I made them removable so I could get the bracket in and out.

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Deep Reef · 11/26/2017, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakeredout

Its's coming out great. Are you going to put doors over the 2 x 4s?

Yes doors are on order should be here any day. I didn’t make them as I don’t have the tools to properly route for the inset panels.

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snookman88 · 11/29/2017, 09:43 PM

I lost power from Irma for about a week. Thankfully I have a vortech battery back up for my pump. After 70 hours I took the battery pack to my mom's house (she had power sooner than i) and recharged the battery pack and then brought it back home. It kept my tank alive. I'm sorry to see you lossed everything.

Rover88 · 11/30/2017, 07:17 AM

Just curious, why did you get a full sheet of abs to cover the bottom of the tank? You don't want your sand/rock against the glass?

Deep Reef · 11/30/2017, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rover88

Just curious, why did you get a full sheet of abs to cover the bottom of the tank? You don't want your sand/rock against the glass?

Yes to protect the glass. Many of the custom tank builders use abs on top of the glass.

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Sinclair81 · 12/07/2017, 02:54 PM

Where did you order your rock from? Also can you go into a little more detail on the build of your canopy, looking to steal some ideas for mine.
Thanks
Jim

Deep Reef · 12/07/2017, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinclair81

Where did you order your rock from? Also can you go into a little more detail on the build of your canopy, looking to steal some ideas for mine.
Thanks
Jim

Rock was all from BRS. Canopy was built using 1x3’s for the sides and 1x2’s to connect them together. The pocket screws helped me to eliminate some wood bracing I had last time. This is making the canopy lighter. Last time my wife had difficulty opening it to help me feed.

I install the 1x3’s where the hinge will go raising them so they will be even with the top. I do this as most hinges have a 1/2” or less dimension to the screw hole and if the plywood top was there I would be screwing into the side of its edge which won’t be strong.

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Deep Reef · 12/07/2017, 06:33 PM

Openings cut

Trim going on cabinet

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Sinclair81 · 12/12/2017, 10:20 AM

Are you using a piano hinge? for the canopy.

Deep Reef · 12/21/2017, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinclair81

Are you using a piano hinge? for the canopy.

No I’m going with flush hinges in stainless steel. The piano hinges around town are either brass or nickel. My last hinges were brass and started corroding.

Flush hinges are nice as the can be surface mounted and they close into themselves so the gap they create is minimal.

That is why I used the 1x3 on end were the front and rear canopy meet. I also installed it so that the top of the 1x3 was even with top of canopy.

This provides for a solid place to screw and not screwing into the side of the plywood

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Deep Reef · 12/21/2017, 11:33 AM

Finished all wood work except for drilling ventilation holes in rear and top and sanding.

Canopy

Stand

There is an inset piece on the left side of the stand. I bought a piece of marble tile to lay in there creating a place to work or place something so the extension portion of the stand for controls will be useful

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Deep Reef · 12/22/2017, 04:10 PM

Ventilation holes drilled in rear for supply fans and also in top to relieve hot air.

Ready for sanding and stain and paint

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Deep Reef · 01/07/2018, 01:05 PM

Currently painting the inside but the cold put a stop to it. I did get a skimmer for Christmas

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Deep Reef · 01/27/2018, 02:27 PM

Interior painting is complete

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10/23/2017, 03:00 PM	#26
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	October 13 another piece of gear arrived a Tunze ato system. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

10/23/2017, 03:01 PM	#27
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Time to begin the stand.... Wood from Home Depot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/01/2017, 06:38 PM	#28
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Well Sunday I cut all the pieces Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/05/2017, 10:43 AM	#29
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Deep Reef's 150 gallon tall DT hurricane Irma build Well today I put it all together, Used corner clamps for alignment. Put the frames together, used 1x3’s to support the sump area and attached them with pocket screws. I did this instead of using 2x4’s like my last build to give me a little deeper water retention area in case of a leak. Then assembled the pieces The stand is a foot longer than the tank as I’ve created a side compartment to house the controls. To give me as much room as possible I also pocket screwed the vertical 2x4’s in this area. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/12/2017, 09:48 PM	#33
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Thanks Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/08/2017, 11:12 AM	#30
SP1187 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Grand Blanc MI Posts: 26	How tall did you make the stand?

11/09/2017, 10:52 PM	#31
snyder415 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 7	looks like a great restart

11/22/2017, 08:10 AM	#34
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Stand ready for wrapping Canopy and trim wood purchased Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/24/2017, 09:44 PM	#35
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Cut the pieces for the canopy, pocket screwed them into a frame Then assembled Checked the opening Finally, I received the 24x48x 1/4” abs sheet for the bottom of the tank. My last tank, I used egg crate and it held a lot of detritus that the clean up crew just couldn’t get to. Officially my rock was ready to come out of its 2 month soak today but since the stand wasn’t finished it will have to wait __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/25/2017, 10:32 AM	#36
bakeredout Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 12	Its's coming out great. Are you going to put doors over the 2 x 4s?

11/25/2017, 10:42 AM	#37
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Installed the mounts for my AI Hydra 52’s. I made them removable so I could get the bracket in and out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

11/29/2017, 09:43 PM	#39
snookman88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 101	I lost power from Irma for about a week. Thankfully I have a vortech battery back up for my pump. After 70 hours I took the battery pack to my mom's house (she had power sooner than i) and recharged the battery pack and then brought it back home. It kept my tank alive. I'm sorry to see you lossed everything. __________________ I like fish. Current Tank Info: 40B mixed reef

11/30/2017, 07:17 AM	#40
Rover88 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 590	Just curious, why did you get a full sheet of abs to cover the bottom of the tank? You don't want your sand/rock against the glass?

12/07/2017, 02:54 PM	#42
Sinclair81 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 264	Where did you order your rock from? Also can you go into a little more detail on the build of your canopy, looking to steal some ideas for mine. Thanks Jim

12/07/2017, 06:33 PM	#44
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Openings cut Trim going on cabinet Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

12/12/2017, 10:20 AM	#45
Sinclair81 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 264	Are you using a piano hinge? for the canopy.

12/21/2017, 11:33 AM	#47
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Deep Reef's 150 gallon tall DT hurricane Irma build Finished all wood work except for drilling ventilation holes in rear and top and sanding. Canopy Stand There is an inset piece on the left side of the stand. I bought a piece of marble tile to lay in there creating a place to work or place something so the extension portion of the stand for controls will be useful Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef Last edited by Deep Reef; 12/21/2017 at 11:39 AM.

12/22/2017, 04:10 PM	#48
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Ventilation holes drilled in rear for supply fans and also in top to relieve hot air. Ready for sanding and stain and paint Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

01/07/2018, 01:05 PM	#49
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Currently painting the inside but the cold put a stop to it. I did get a skimmer for Christmas Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

01/27/2018, 02:27 PM	#50
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Interior painting is complete Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef