Cobraden's 350 build :-) (1 Viewer)

[cobraden]

As I said at the conclusion of the "Cobraden's 270 build" after the 270 broke, " This tank failure could be the universe's way of telling me I just didn't go big enough. " Well I listened to the Universe and will start on a 350 build. Got the beast home this weekend. It's a 1 year old Planet Aquarium box 96"x30"x28" with overflows on each end. Came with 2 48" Odyssea T5/MH light fixtures, Massive Bubble Magus skimmer, PM Sump, Dart pump, UV and a bunch of other stuff and some livestock which included a massive leather coral. Didn't come with a stand so I'm getting quotes on having a metal one built vs going wood. Once that is in place I will be moving full speed ahead given I have a bunch of brand new equipment from the 270 build that will get transferred to this tank.

This should be a fun build but first, everything needs to be cleaned up.




Beer bottle just there for size comparison...but I did drink it.


same beer

 

[litebulbcw]

That'd awesome! Congrats and I look forward to the updates!

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[RR-MAN]

Glad you found another tank. How did you move the beast?


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[cobraden]

furniture dollies and a trailer.

 

[cliner]

Good beginnings!

 

[below radar]

Nice! I'm pretty sure you'll be unhappy with that Dart, though. You should probably sell it to me.

 

[cobraden]

Nice! I'm pretty sure you'll be unhappy with that Dart, though. You should probably sell it to me.

Not sure if I will use the dart. I have a brand new Waveline DC-12000 pump that I bought for the 270. The dart may go on the block.

May test it against the Panworld on my 150 and the Iwakis I keep as back ups before I decide.

 

[below radar]

Cool, I'll keep an eye out. I need a backup for the Dart I have.

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[Ostentum]

I love reeflo pumps. Ran a hammerhead on the 260g. My skimmer alone runs a dart lol.

 

[Reefahholic]

Looking good man. Great start! Sounds like a lot of fun in your future.

Best of luck with your build.

 

[cobraden]

This is turning out to be a very slow moving project but I have made some progress. I finally got around to getting the stand in place. I had great luck with the stand. I asked a friend if the guys in his shop could weld one up for me and he said yes. When I went to pick it up and pay him he said, "your birthday is in a couple of weeks....consider it my birthday gift" WOW! Got it home, cleaned it, primed and painted it and now it's in place. Got the tank in from the garage and the back painted as well. As soon as I arrange some help in getting it on the stand, the party will really get started. I also got a new lift table for my birthday (from me) so I think the lifting job got much easier.

 

[webster1234]

That's a nice stand. Heck of a deal too.

 

[Ahab1974]

So when you going to finish the Cobra?

 

[Riddler05]

Looking good so far! Can't wait to see it once it gets wet.

 

[cobraden]

So when you going to finish the Cobra?

This will be the 3rd one I've done. I figure I will finish it before the end of the year.

 

[Reefahholic]

That's a big tank. Good luck getting her running!

 

[Ahab1974]

This will be the 3rd one I've done. I figure I will finish it before the end of the year.

Well I was good after one. Good luck with both builds.

 

[cobraden]

Since I had to alter my plans due to weather, I decided to spend a little time on the build. Managed to get all the plumbing pieces cut and pieced together. I am going to let it set overnight and look at it tomorrow to see if what I have put together is actually how I want it. If I'm still happy with it in the morning, I will break out the PVC glue and get to work sealing everything up. Hope to be doing a freshwater system check by the end of the week.

You might be able to tell by the pictures that I like unions & valves.

 

[Fish Keeper82]

Looking nice!!!

 

[below radar]

Looking good! What rerun pump are you running?