its finally here, deep sea aquatics center overflow 60x24x30. next the stand.:D

Impressive....I will be following this.

Nice, I cannot wait to see what the stand looks like. Will you be building the stand yourself?

I like the center overflow.

WHat's the odd hole on the outside of the overflow?

I like the center overflow.

WHat's the odd hole on the outside of the overflow?

thats the closed loop return, one on both sides.

yes i will be building the stand, was going to start today, bought the wood for the base section yesterday, but its raining, and i dont have a garage.

so here is the start of the stand, got all the wood cut, and started the base.

thats the closed loop return, one on both sides.


Cool thing JT,

wonder how you gonna plumb the closed loop through the bottom - let us know.
I am thinking closed loop on the 225 - but plumbed through the backwall.

Robb

Cool thing JT,

wonder how you gonna plumb the closed loop through the bottom - let us know.
I am thinking closed loop on the 225 - but plumbed through the backwall.

Robb


i am thinking now to put risers with pvc and an inlet screen then run the returns over the top in the hood facing the back of the tank, maybe.

so here is the completed stand frame. the part on the left is cabinet space that is going to house the ro/di and ato resevoir.

looking good so far ready to see more...

Nice tank wish I had a center overflow.

Joe

Looks great! But why is the left side of your stand not have corner supports?

Looks great! But why is the left side of your stand not have corner supports?
was about to ask the same thing???

the left side is going to be cabinet space, the tank only actually goes to the part that does have braces. then cabinets will go up to the top of the canopy.

That is going to look awesome!

that will be nice cant wait to see it

Smart build

gonna look kinda like this the left side will be on a wall.http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv162/jt955/tank1-1.png

is that the only side that will be on a wall?

the back to

oh thats still going to be sweet looking cant wait to see it done.. and im sure you feel the same way, lol

yes i do:D

woodworking lessons learned
1 wood glue takes a long time to dry.
2 no, you don't have enough clamps.
3 yes a 1/16 of an inch does make a difference.

but i am making progress, letting the glue dry on the back panel, am starting on the front tomorrow. also found the doors i am going to use.

That's going to be an awesome tank!

That's going to be an awesome tank!


thanks:D your tank is looking great by the way.

Coming along really nice!

all right trim time

Different build, I like, I'll be following this one!! Looks great so far!!

Wow, the stand trimming looks really nice! Good job!

okay I got the last of the trim work done, next wood putty, lots of sanding, stain and paint.

Looking quite nice!
Are you staining or painting?

paint on the inside, stain outside

woodworking lessons learned
1 wood glue takes a long time to dry.
2 no, you don't have enough clamps.
3 yes a 1/16 of an inch does make a difference.

but i am making progress, letting the glue dry on the back panel, am starting on the front tomorrow. also found the doors i am going to use.

When I work with wood I have to add: 4) There should not be the phrase "that's square enough".

When I work with wood I have to add: 4) There should not be the phrase "that's square enough".

yeah i forgot that one.
lol:doh:

looks good!!!!!!!

so the bottom part of the stand is done and the tank on it, pics of me playin around.

Absolutely love the height is this stand!!!

Great job JT!

I like the height too its looks near the same size as mine. Awsome looking. Are we all invited over for fishing. LOL

yea cmon, i copied your stand height wise william. thanks robb

jt

I love the height. I still have a crap load of room under there. You will love it. Keep it up its looking great.

Looking good! So when's the water go in :) haha

as soon as i can afford the pumps. unless someone want to donate some.:thumbs:

I love how the kitchen looks like a work shop, reminds me of my place when I was single. What do you mean no garage? That's it, move everything to the kitchen, air compressor and all.

Your tank is coming along nice, keep us posted.

ok for you electrically savvy out there, i am planning to run one 20 amp circuit over to the tank will that be enough or do i need more. on a side note just dropped 500 bucks at the fish garden today on 2 blueline 70 hd pumps i had will order for me. ouch

jt

ok for you electrically savvy out there, i am planning to run one 20 amp circuit over to the tank will that be enough or do i need more. on a side note just dropped 500 bucks at the fish garden today on 2 blueline 70 hd pumps i had will order for me. ouch


Only way to answer this question is for you to list what you will run off this circuit. Personally, since you are running a circuit anyway, run two. I'm running all the stuff for my 90g off one 20amp but, I think if i tried to power up everything at once, it'd blow that breaker.

ok for you electrically savvy out there, i am planning to run one 20 amp circuit over to the tank will that be enough or do i need more. on a side note just dropped 500 bucks at the fish garden today on 2 blueline 70 hd pumps i had will order for me. ouch

jt

Probably overkill but on my build I ran two 20a circuits. I mean...while you at it, if your gonna do one you might as well do two.
The theory for me was I could split my lights and powerheads off on separate circuits. If one GFCI trips...you will only lose power to half the lights and flow and may prevent a catastrophe if out for a prolonged period.
Just my .02.

Nice build!!!:thumbs:

If you are going to run romex it is just as easy to pull 12/3 as 12/2. You will just need to be sure that the circuits are not the same phase and they can share the neutral. So for a LITTLE more money you have cheap insurance...

Jason

went to pick up my pumps from my lfs. the current list

1x mrc cr-2 calcium reactor with regulator and tank
2x blueline 70 hd pumps
3x 400 watt lumenarc reflectors, sockets, and ballasts

now i just need the oceans motion super squirt, if anyone knows a sponsor that carries them let me know.

Did you buy the HD70's NEW?

yeah, ouch

by the way how is your pile going for the 225?

mh,
guess no need to ask whether you wanna trade a 70 for a 55 and some $$$ then - I need to up my skimmer recirc pump...

The 'pile' is gigantic - The car is parked in the driveway with the double garage being FULL with tank stuff.
I need to sell of my stuff ASAP - as I have certain things in triplicate already (400W ballasts anyone LOL)

probably not, plan on running one as closed loop through a super squirt, and one as a return, but also feeding the fuge reactor, and skimmer.