Fishboy's Tank Build (1 Viewer)

[fishboyt]

I decided I wanted a bigger tank, so I bought a used 75 gallon from The Reef Whisperer. The tank is in the process of being re-sealed.

We just "finished" the stand last night, but there are no doors yet (they should be here in a week or so). LMK what you think!

 

[RocketSurgeon]

Looks nice. I prefer an open back to allow for greater ventilation.

I also like the idea of trying to utilize the sides of the stand, either for access, or for electrical.

Anxious to see the overall build.

Will you be building a matching canopy as well?

 

[steveb]

Where are you getting your doors from?

 

[flexrac]

Are you going to diy the other 75 as a sump?
You can make the doors yourself, you Can use drawer slides to open them as well.

 

[fishboyt]

Mr. Rod- The stand was my dad's part in the build. lol He wanted it to match the rest of the furniture in the dining room.

And yes, we will be building a matching canopy, at some point.

Mr Steve- I don't really know the answer to that. lol Dad ordered them from somewhere online. If you'd like, I can ask him for you.

Mr. Felix- I sold the 75 I bought from you. It wouldn't fit under the stand, and I needed to get rid of it because some of my family members were getting tired of all the tanks outside.

 

[RocketSurgeon]

Mr. Rod- The stand was my dad's part in the build. lol He wanted it to match the rest of the furniture in the dining room.

And yes, we will be building a matching canopy, at some point.

Mr Steve- I don't really know the answer to that. lol Dad ordered them from somewhere online. If you'd like, I can ask him for you.

Mr. Felix- I sold the 75 I bought from you. It wouldn't fit under the stand, and I needed to get rid of it because some of my family members were getting tired of all the tanks outside.

Join the crowd! It's part of the addiction.

 

[steveb]

Yeah I'm curious if you could ask that would be great.

Looks good BTW.

 

[trb]

Looks pretty good! You should be able to fit a 40br in the bottom for a sump and have plenty of room.

 

[flexrac]

if you go to cheaplights.com which is located off of 45. you can pick up one of those dj switches for your system. only cost $16 bucks.
that would help manage stuff better. until you pickup a controller.

plan your plumbing wise. know that pvc is cheapr than vynal and flx hosing, but don't put too many bends and curves in the pvc if you want a silent system.

are you going to do the beananimal overflow?

 

[fishboyt]

Looks pretty good! You should be able to fit a 40br in the bottom for a sump and have plenty of room.

Not enough room for a 40 breeder. Its just 3 inches too short with a 10 gallon under the stand as well.

 

[fishboyt]

if you go to cheaplights.com which is located off of 45. you can pick up one of those dj switches for your system. only cost $16 bucks.
that would help manage stuff better. until you pickup a controller.

plan your plumbing wise. know that pvc is cheapr than vynal and flx hosing, but don't put too many bends and curves in the pvc if you want a silent system.

are you going to do the beananimal overflow?

Mr. Thomas (trb) has the DJ switch and recommended it to me as well. I guess I should pick one up if two people say its good.

I really like to flex hose, and don't mind spending a little extra money for a nice setup.

Yeah, I'm going to do beananimal. I just need to drill the holes and get the glass cut. What size bulkheads and holes do you recommend for a 75 gallon?

 

[flexrac]

on a 75 follow beans setup all the way through.
http://www.beananimal.com/projects/silent-and-fail-safe-aquarium-overflow-system.aspx

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1310585

 

[trb]

What are the dimensions inside the stand? Could you put the 10 gal on top of a 40 br?

 

[flexrac]

yeah, build it like mine.

 

[RocketSurgeon]

I squeezed a 40 breeder under my 75. I pushed it out the back a bit. Worked out great for me.

I have 1.5" bulkheads on my 75 beananimal, running a mag 9.5 return pump.

 

[flexrac]

you could build your own sump to fit under there. or wait for the next $1 per gallon sale and see if you find a 30 breeder. i heard it may start next weekend, but i have to call to confirm. lord knows i need a quarantine. sick of getting corals with aiptasia, bubble algae or other nuisance.

 

[fishboyt]

you could build your own sump to fit under there. or wait for the next $1 per gallon sale and see if you find a 30 breeder. i heard it may start next weekend, but i have to call to confirm. lord knows i need a quarantine. sick of getting corals with aiptasia, bubble algae or other nuisance.

What are the dimensions on the 30 long? I have a 29 gallon I planned on using.

 

[flexrac]

nevermind, it's the same width as a 40 breeder just 12 inchs high. i say sell more of your tanks and buy glass and build your own custom tank, sure you could get lots of help here.

 

[fishboyt]

What are the dimensions inside the stand? Could you put the 10 gal on top of a 40 br?

Here's what I'm thinking:

(Sorry about all the lines, I'm getting tired. lol) The sump is a 29 gallon, the refugium/ RDSB is a 10 gallon, and the top off water storage is a 10 gallon.

Dimensions on the inside of the 2x4's are : 45"w x 35"t x 21"d.

 

[trb]

Hope they are having the $1 sale soon. The petco on 1960 & eldridge had quite a few tanks in stock when I was there on tuesday, making me think the sale will be soon.