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For those with high bandwidth, here is a movie I shot of the tank this weekend. It's just a teaser as I won't get to "finished" images again for a while.
http://www.saltyzoo.com/new/040410/tank-tour.htm The tank is 300 gallons with a 100 gallon sump. It is 8' x 3'x 20". The tank is sunk 9" into the wetroom in order to hide the overflow and return plumbing. Since this thread got so long, I figured I'd put some "finished" shots up front so you can see what you are in for if you proceed to the rest of the thread....
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This tank is not big enough to be in the "Large Reef Tanks" forum. Could a moderator please move this thread?
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Here's the overflow designs.
I started with 2 2" bulkheads.... Then added four more.... But in the end, settled on just four: I decided not to have any holes outside the overflow. All closed loop plumbing is done by using "hooks".
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Better tie down your clownfish before it blows away. Its going to be the most muscular clownfish in captivity.
Looks very nice greg!
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Looks pretty nice Greg. If you don't mind me asking, who was your glass manufacturer?
That clown is pretty funny following you around despite getting blown by the current. Can you take some pictures of te canopy opened from both ends so I can see how you designed it? I have a 10x4x2 coming in a few months and want to get some ideas since I am going with the same design as yours. Also, what bulbs are you running on it? Thanks, Alberto
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Well done
You need a few chromis in there about 20 of them
and anthias would be cool to.. mike P.S love the tank
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Greg, why not build external overflows on that tank to save valuable viewing real estate? Since the tank is going to be butted into a closet I presume?
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If I miss any questions just point them out. Thanks for all the nice words!
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Lighting:
I wanted to be able to adjust the height easily, so I used chains for all the lighting. Passing the chains through PVC allows me to angle the lighting as well. Lighting is 3 175W Ushio's on Icecap ballasts combined with 8 VHO actinics also on Icecap ballasts. I plan on adding a fourth bulb as I feel the intensity is sufficient, but I'm not happy with the coverage on such a wide tank with the 3 bulbs and reflectors.
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Thanks bud. That looks pretty good. But I guess the question is, how in the heck do you get access to work inside the tank with the canopy there? Do you take the entire thing off?
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Ah, let me post a pic that shows that. See what happens when you jump ahead? There are doors EVERYWHERE. One of the highest priorities on my design list was that everything had to be easily accessible....
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Here's the canpoy from inside the wetroom looking out...
And the tank from inside the wet room. This is before the painting was complete. Here a door, there a door, everywhere a door... This is the "back" side of the tank. And here is the "front"
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Very nice Greg!
Why did you go with 4' flourescents instead of 8'? Did you have someone build the cabinet and doors? Let me see if I get this straight, 2 overflow pipes and 2 returns on the opposite end blowing toward over flow end? Steve
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Hi Steve!
You get better wattage out of the shorter bulbs. I can drive 8 4' bulbs with two 660's for a total of 880 watts. I've got 2 returns and 2 closed loops on eductors.... Plumbing pics will be coming up shortly...
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and if I had to pick just one favorite part, it would be all those doors. You can get to any part of the tank all the way around.
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Let's rewind a bit and get back on track to the beginngings. To determine exactly where I wanted to place the tank I used a PVC frame....
The view from the front door The view from the dining room.
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Wow looks great boy you really have that sand level LOL
Keep the pictures coming!
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Lookin good!
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On to the stand.... I had the stand built by the owner of my LFS who has built more stands than I could count. I decided that I'd rather have someone that can do it perfect the first time do it than take a chance of me making a mistake. I'm ok at carpentry, and I've built stands before, but this one I wanted perfect.
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Very nice set-up.
Like the great room too. |
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