My 770's new home to be...

[Twize]

Well, The tank is only a couple of weeks away and the construction has started on the new room for it. I still have a lot to go as far as fine tuning the specs for filtration and lighting but its finally nice to see our dream tank/room take shape. Heres some pics of the plans and room construction in progress.











I have only been on this forum for a little while but have soaked up a lot of good information, tips, tricks and ideas from many of you.

Thanks everyone for sharing your ideas...stay tuned!

[oceanarus]

Navigation aid added to this post - wouldn't fit in the first post - Anemone

Originally posted by Twize
Dont mind me, ...I thought it would be a good idea to post a menu on the past pages with pertinent pictures I posted on this thread. Thought it would be at least helpful to ease navigation...if any.

Too bad the mods don't allow the functionality to at least amend to the 1st post....hint hint





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My 770's new home to be....



• Pg1 -   Room Concept and Start of Construction (9pix)

• Pg2 -   Stand Design and Concept (1pix)

• Pg3 -   Construction Drywall Install (2pix)

• Pg3 -   Stand Construction (5pix)

• Pg5 -   My previous 360 Gallon Tank (1pix)

• Pg5 -   Tank Specs on paper (1pix)

• Pg6 -   Tank Delivery (7pix)

• Pg6 -   Paint and Drywall Complete (3pix)

• Pg12 - Start of Tile setup (1pix)

• Pg13 - Tile Install (5pix)

• Pg14 - Custom Tile Inserts (4pix)

• Pg14 - Cont...Tank Shots in Garage (2pix)

• Pg17 - Stand Powder Coated (4pix)

• Pg22 - Baseboard Installed in Viewroom (3pix)

• Pg23 - Refugium and Aux Sump Concept (1pix)

• Pg25 - Mock install of Sink (1pix)

• Pg27 - New Chairs for View Room (2pix)

• Pg27 - Start Const. on Control Panel and Shelf (2pix)

• Pg28 - Epoxy Flooring and Plumbing (3pix)

• Pg31 - Our 20 Nano Tank (1pix)

• Pg33 - Install Baseboard in equipment room (2pix)

• Pg33 - Sump Delivery (3pix)

• Pg39 - Stank Move In (19pix)

• Pg40 - Sealing Counter Tops (8pix)

• Pg41 - Final Seal Counters and Bulkhead cutouts (2pix)

• Pg41 - Foam Install (2pix)

• Pg42 - Tank Move In! (28pix)

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Thanks

Waiting in breathless anticipation for more!!!!!! I love these construction threads.

[DocHoliday]

LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL YOUR POSTS!

[arcab4]

wow...love the perspective look..it's like going to the movie theaters. haha. awesome! i'm subscribing to this thread! keep us updated!

[Paul-sn]

That's so cool! Your tank has its own sitting room!!!

[Ocean Image]

VERY VERY NICE!

could you give us your proposed equipment list? I'm especially interested in what skimmer and circulation methods your going to use. Also, what is your stocking plan: sps, lps, softies, mix, etc...??

[NewMariner]

Can I come live with you??? Im drooling!!!!

[yoink326]

So awesome! What did you use to make your diagrams?

[rbaker]

Very nice... I love the area in front of the reef. Awesome concept...

Keep the pics coming,

Ryan

[Lunchbucket]

ok, this is one i gotta tag along for...this is gonna be super sweet

Lunchbucket

[Crawdad1]

I could never tell that you were a Software Engineer. Looks great. I'm looking forward to the finished project!

[CORALFISHG]

absulutly great...

[Reef Addict II]

Very nice pics.

It will look awesome.

Im pooped from constructing my 300g(450g system) earlier this year.

Keep us posted


Steve

[lexusboy]

wow, what is your budget for a reef like that?

[Hurley675]

Looks Awesome, cant wait to see the final outlook

[JPerkins]

What, no more pics yet? It's been two hours already.

You gotta update more often than this.

[MERCEDES]

It is so nice to see someone building their dream tank. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I love the way you have the walls and seating set up! You are giving all of us too many ideas for our own homes. ReefCentral is like crack to an addict, you can never get enough and you can't quit!!! I'll definitely be following this project.

[Teo]

Can't wait to see this finished...you're going to have a blast setting this bad puppy up. Very, very sweet.

[cusweatin]

ill rent a room also. That is my dream i thought my 150 was big but you guys take the cake im still running my little old 75 so im dying to set up this 150. Please post more pics when your done i cant wait to see

[The Aquarist]

I'll be tagging along on this!

[tfp]

its gonna be like an IMAX reef
yes twize, keep us informed of this massive project.

i think our new Costco might still have some snorkels and masks for sale too

tfp

[BryanJ]

Awesome concept!

If I spent that kind of money on a tank there would be a single bed in front of the tank vs. 3 chairs

[Scotsman]

My Goodness.......... POP the popcorn and pour the pepsi.

How about adding some stadium seating so we can see from the back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chamkeeper]

A 55 gallon surge tank...

my little 30g seems so insignificant.

[mhurley]

Good to see that the E Commerce industry has been good to someone over these last few years!!!!

2 questions:
1. How much clearance between the top of the tank and your ceiling? I see that they are 10' ceilings, but how high does the tank go? If I could change one thing on my 330 fish room, it would be to add more room between the tank and ceiling.

2. How big is that refugium? It appears to be sideways in the room, so I can't get a fix on its' length.

Awesome project though!!
Enjoy.
Mike