Shallow reef tank Tank rebuild!

Mikeb7467 · 02/17/2018, 11:48 AM

Hi everyone I am redoing my tank and I'm going to try and keep track of it on here. The tank is a 8'x 24"x 14" tall acrylic.. It has coast to coast overflow with three 1.5" drain lines. The pics are from about 2 years ago when things were going great. Most stuff died so I'm redoing things and here we go!

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Mikeb7467 · 02/19/2018, 05:46 PM

Got some of the rocks put together, then I will somewhat build the closed loop around them to make sure everything has good flow

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Mikeb7467 · 02/20/2018, 09:11 PM

Got a start on the stand for the sump. Still need more supports but it's a start.

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Mikeb7467 · 02/24/2018, 03:54 PM

Got the new sump today. It's actually a wave tank, I'm just converting it. 8' long x 22" wide

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JUNBUG361 · 02/24/2018, 07:07 PM

It’s coming along well

Mikeb7467 · 02/25/2018, 12:38 PM

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It’s coming along well

Thanks. I'm making my reef great again, haha!

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Mikeb7467 · 03/01/2018, 07:13 PM

Started adding the outlets today, 8 of them will be on their own switch split up between two circuits. And a third circuit running some regular outlets. All switches will be grouped together at one side of the sump.

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Mikeb7467 · 03/03/2018, 10:03 PM

No pics of coral yet, but I got the wire ran from the switches to the outlets and started putting up drywall. Maybe tomorrow, adding a tee to the main sewer line so all water changes, skimmer waste, and ro waste will be tied into that line. Getting there

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ShadQ · 03/03/2018, 11:50 PM

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No pics of coral yet, but I got the wire ran from the switches to the outlets and started putting up drywall. Maybe tomorrow, adding a tee to the main sewer line so all water changes, skimmer waste, and ro waste will be tied into that line. Getting there

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Nice build. Circuits were a huge part in my current build. I went so far as to upgrade my panel to accommodate my new basement sump room build.

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Mikeb7467 · 03/04/2018, 09:14 PM

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Nice build. Circuits were a huge part in my current build. I went so far as to upgrade my panel to accommodate my new basement sump room build.

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Thanks I agree. I've always used multiple circuits. I know 4 power strips plugged into one outlet can't be good, haha. Not that I never did it in the past. I also try and keep my outlets above my tank.

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Mikeb7467 · 03/04/2018, 09:16 PM

Got the drywall up and first coat of mud on. Wired in the switches and most of the outlets today.

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ShadQ · 03/04/2018, 09:24 PM

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Thanks I agree. I've always used multiple circuits. I know 4 power strips plugged into one outlet can't be good, haha. Not that I never did it in the past. I also try and keep my outlets above my tank.

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I used these boxes when I realized I didn't plan the layout keeping them above the water line.

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Mikeb7467 · 03/04/2018, 10:03 PM

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I used these boxes when I realized I didn't plan the layout keeping them above the water line.

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I almost got those, I think I planned it where the ones I have will work, but if not I'll get the one like you have.

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Mikeb7467 · 03/05/2018, 08:48 PM

All primed. Almost ready to start plumbing

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Mikeb7467 · 03/07/2018, 09:09 PM

This side painted and out covers on. Almost ready for plumbing

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Mikeb7467 · 03/09/2018, 06:24 AM

Getting closer

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gabe145 · 03/10/2018, 09:56 AM

I definitely need to stop renting so I can build something like this, Sweet set up.

Mikeb7467 · 03/10/2018, 03:49 PM

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I definitely need to stop renting so I can build something like this, Sweet set up.

Thanks

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Mikeb7467 · 03/10/2018, 03:51 PM

Added a drain today for skimmer, water changes, and ro waste

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ShadQ · 03/10/2018, 03:58 PM

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Added a drain today for skimmer, water changes, and ro waste

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Nice job. Makes maintenance life so much easier

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Mikeb7467 · 03/10/2018, 04:05 PM

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Nice job. Makes maintenance life so much easier

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Definitely

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Mikeb7467 · 03/31/2018, 10:31 AM

Got the pump where it's going to sit, drilled one of the lids for the (x3) 1.5" drainlines and cut lid to access the socks. Next, to add a frag tank inside the sump as part of it, some water will go through frag section, the rest will flow behind it, all flow is from left to right.

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Mikeb7467 · 04/07/2018, 08:51 AM

Got the frag tank built inside the sump. It's 4' x 13"deep x 11" tall. There will be live rock behind it in the main part of the sump

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Mikeb7467 · 04/09/2018, 08:27 PM

Getting Closer

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simbarocks2693 · 04/10/2018, 01:05 AM

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Getting Closer

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Wow really nice tank

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02/17/2018, 11:48 AM	#1
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Shallow reef tank Tank rebuild! Hi everyone I am redoing my tank and I'm going to try and keep track of it on here. The tank is a 8'x 24"x 14" tall acrylic.. It has coast to coast overflow with three 1.5" drain lines. The pics are from about 2 years ago when things were going great. Most stuff died so I'm redoing things and here we go! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

02/19/2018, 05:46 PM	#2
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Got some of the rocks put together, then I will somewhat build the closed loop around them to make sure everything has good flow Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

02/20/2018, 09:11 PM	#3
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Got a start on the stand for the sump. Still need more supports but it's a start. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

02/24/2018, 03:54 PM	#4
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Got the new sump today. It's actually a wave tank, I'm just converting it. 8' long x 22" wide Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

02/24/2018, 07:07 PM	#5
JUNBUG361 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Antioch,CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,091	It’s coming along well

03/01/2018, 07:13 PM	#7
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Started adding the outlets today, 8 of them will be on their own switch split up between two circuits. And a third circuit running some regular outlets. All switches will be grouped together at one side of the sump. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/03/2018, 10:03 PM	#8
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	No pics of coral yet, but I got the wire ran from the switches to the outlets and started putting up drywall. Maybe tomorrow, adding a tee to the main sewer line so all water changes, skimmer waste, and ro waste will be tied into that line. Getting there Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/04/2018, 09:16 PM	#11
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Got the drywall up and first coat of mud on. Wired in the switches and most of the outlets today. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/05/2018, 08:48 PM	#14
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	All primed. Almost ready to start plumbing Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/07/2018, 09:09 PM	#15
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	This side painted and out covers on. Almost ready for plumbing Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/09/2018, 06:24 AM	#16
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Getting closer Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/10/2018, 09:56 AM	#17
gabe145 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 50	I definitely need to stop renting so I can build something like this, Sweet set up.

03/10/2018, 03:51 PM	#19
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Added a drain today for skimmer, water changes, and ro waste Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

03/31/2018, 10:31 AM	#22
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Got the pump where it's going to sit, drilled one of the lids for the (x3) 1.5" drainlines and cut lid to access the socks. Next, to add a frag tank inside the sump as part of it, some water will go through frag section, the rest will flow behind it, all flow is from left to right. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

04/07/2018, 08:51 AM	#23
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Got the frag tank built inside the sump. It's 4' x 13"deep x 11" tall. There will be live rock behind it in the main part of the sump Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

04/09/2018, 08:27 PM	#24
Mikeb7467 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Peoria il Posts: 4	Getting Closer Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk