watdachuck Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I wanted to start this thread a long time ago but have waited about as long as I can.About 10 weeks ago I placed an order with Acrylic Creations for a custom 66 Long X 24 X 24 Acrylic Aquarium (~166 Gallons). This will be a peninsula style, see through tank, that will separate two sides of my basement. I also have an order on with my favorite sump builder, LifeReef, for and CLF2 Compact Berlin Sump and LifeRefugium which will run along side my LifeReef Calcium Reactor.I will also be going all out with EcoTech Marine products as follows:Additional Items:- 3 X Ecotech Radion XR30 Pro Gen 4 (Custom Acrylic Mounts)- Ecotech Marine ReefLink Controller- 2 X Ecotech Vortech MP40w- Vectra M1 (Drive Skimmer)- Vectra L1 (Drive return, refugium, and reactors)Stocking plans for this tank will be very similar to my last SPS tank but on a larger scale. I also plan to push my luck with one or two larger angel species. The photo attached is just after I completed cutting out the carpet, and leveling the tank stand on composite shims. The tank now sits directly on the homes slab foundation, so no worries about falling through the floor!Updates to come frequently and soon!! Ducklady Amy, Muttley000, Flounder and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 This is going to be an epic build! Nice equipment listed too. Looking forward to seeing it come together. Side note, thanks for supporting the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Got pipes? #BRS Items in your order Qty Price 1" Black Schedule 40 Pipe SKU: 208350 3$38.97 2" Black Schedule 40 Pipe SKU: 208352 2$33.98 1” Schedule 80 Female Pipe Adapter SKU: 202545 2$7.98 2” Schedule 80 Female Pipe Adapter SKU: 202547 2$21.98 2” Schedule 80 Tee Slip x Slip x Slip SKU: 202633 1$10.99 2” Schedule 80 Male Pipe Adapter SKU: 202543 1$8.49 1” Schedule 80 Union Slip x Slip SKU: 202521 6$29.94 2” Schedule 80 Union Slip x Slip SKU: 202523 1$15.99 1” Cepex Ball Valve SKU: 202401 2$49.98 2” Bulkhead ABS Slip x Thread SKU: 202958 1$9.99 2" Slip Bulkhead Strainer - Lifegard SKU: 209097 1$3.49 2" Schedule 80 90° Elbow Slip x Slip SKU: 202473 1$3.99 2” Bulkhead ABS Slip x Slip SKU: 202956 1$9.99 lngliv3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Vision is coming together!! Patience is low...lol lngliv3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Nice tank and great looking place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thank you! Just moved into this house in December and taking over the basement as quickly as I can from my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Very good potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 PVC came in and here's a shot of my Red Planet...It's excited for the new home being built across the room. crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Gorgeous, what are you shooting the pics with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 11 hours ago, Muttley000 said: Gorgeous, what are you shooting the pics with? Just my cell phone, Google Pixel, no filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 That's great. My iPhone camera sucks compared to my Note 5 camera. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Large OD PVC cutter came in so I could start maching up the over flow plumbing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I almost bought one last weekend! Whose did you buy and what USB important to look for in one? I still use a saw lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I bought it from Superior Tool. I was not picky while shopping for it, just looking for one that could easily cut a 1.5" pipe. This one will cut up to 2.5" pipe, and it was super easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 38 minutes ago, watdachuck said: I bought it from Superior Tool. I was not picky while shopping for it, just looking for one that could easily cut a 1.5" pipe. This one will cut up to 2.5" pipe, and it was super easy. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 So I have been looking for a way to support my plumbing without drilling into the steel stand.In a ah-ha moment I thought about steel being magnetic and found these puppies! Each one can support 11 lbs. without failing! Ducklady Amy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILDFISH Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Simply amazing. Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Great idea! I'll steal that one someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Woke up early for work this morning and had a new idea for the return plumbing....spray bar!!! Let me know what you think...3 weeks away from the sump and counting down the days... lngliv3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I like it. Are there holes pointing down? It will be interesting to see how the flow goes around the tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I have not cemented the PVC yet so can look at the flow and adjust before making it permanent. I think it should be a nice balance of flow with the dual MP40's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watdachuck Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 So close.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Couple weeks to go right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lngliv3 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 It's getting thereSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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