Sir Patricks 150

[Sir Patrick]

Getting the ball rolling on the next build in the new house. This will be an In-wall build, in the basement.

Been raiding alot of freinds fishrooms, and my old display tank and have put together almost everything I need for this build-

6'x18"x26" 150 Display
Dual Glass holes Overflow

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0903_zps2773eb38.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0906_zps85e020ce.jpg

3X 175w Ice Cap Electric Ballasts, Iwasaki 15k bulbs w/ Lumen Bright Mini Reflectors
12 blue LED Strip

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0898_zps985e523a.jpg

BRS Dual Reactor- Carbon
50 Gallon Breeder Sump
Mag 7 return pump
Reef Octopus NWB 200 in sump skimmer
Bio Pellet Reactor

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0905_zps5a482eee.jpg

I have sand, and enough live rock to get a good start. Sand still needs cleaned, and rocks are just finishing the bleach dip, and will undergo a vinager dip, followed by a Sea Clear treatment with bacteria dosing and heavy protein skimming.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0907_zps46c53081.jpg

I should be able to make an interesting scape out of this assortment of rock, using a product called "Epo-Putty". My Reefer buddy Paulo (AKA "The Rock Miser") Will likely be helping me out with some larger pieces of rock soon, that will be going through the same treatment. I plan on starting this tank fairly sterile, with "seed" from a freinds tank I know and trust very well.

[MizTanks]

Congratulations Chris!! Can't wait to see what all you put in there! Subscribed! :)

[binford4000]

Congrats on the new house and tank!! Not useing the ETSS monster??lol will following along

[buk]

this tank has got some major potential. looking great so far chris

[Sir Patrick]

Not useing the ETSS monster??lol will following along

I used the pump to the ETSS, and it burned up. After burning up, I found a freind with a 6' 150 gallon tank, who was very happy to trade me. Without that skimmer, this tank might not exist for me. Thanks Chuck. That skimmer is being put to very good use now.

[tcp316]

This is going to be an awesome setup. Can't wait to see it all up and running.

[Poseidon]

Can't wait to see it up and rolling!

[jay13]

So it has been at least two weeks since this thread started. WHERE is the running reef tank at??? Lets go!

[Sir Patrick]

I havnt let the cat out of the bag yet, but since this tank is going into the basement, which at times can get a little wet-

I am looking into having an iron stand built. The 2x4 stand is way over built, but once it stands in water a time or 2, I am questioning the long term integrity.

My basement is an older basement, and was engineered to be wet, being right in between 2 large lakes. I am currently in the process of seeing the areas that take water. Think I have narrowed it down to just 3 areas. One of those areas is in the tank area. This first winter melt is teaching me alot about the actual goings on in my basement.

In the future, I will be adding a much more modern drainage system, inside and in the parimeter, but for now, I am going to have to deal with the potential for water.

I might start building my wall today though, that this tank will be built into.

[jay13]

Treated wood is the answer as oposed to iron. Rebuild the bottom of that stand with treated and you are good to go.


it is 9:18 pm and i just started flowing water into my rodi holding tank that sits on my always damp concrete floor. treated lumber my man, easy as that.

[Sir Patrick]

Thinking about cutting some concrete and installing new drain tile in the basement very soon.

This old thread might come back to life....

[MizTanks]

That would be awesome to see!

[creefer]

Thinking about cutting some concrete and installing new drain tile in the basement very soon.

This old thread might come back to life....

Let me know if you do that. I have ideas for you and have been in the business for years.

[Sir Patrick]

Let me know if you do that. I have ideas for you and have been in the business for years.

I will call you very soon- thanks! Could use all the help I can get really....

[Sir Patrick]

And it begins!!!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op4fCc4_U1c

[Sir Patrick]

Going the get it cleared of broken concrete sunday...

[MizTanks]

Omg Chris! I don't envy that clean up! [emoji33]

[Sir Patrick]

The crazy things we do to be able to have big tanks- ha!!!

[Sir Patrick]

Its getting there...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/IMG_0594_zpshw92xtts.jpg

[MizTanks]

Much better! [emoji1]

[Poseidon]

Less rocks! Hmm, that is a good thing in this case.

[Sir Patrick]

And just a while ago-


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkbBUmu7Ed8

[Sir Patrick]

And yesterday-


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5PIro5pQvQ

[Sir Patrick]

I still need to clear out and plumb the entire behind the bar area, but the majority of it is ready for concrete.

[MizTanks]

Looks awesome Chris! Excellent job [emoji106]

[Poseidon]

Are you doing all that work?

Looks like you are doing it all correct, making sure you don't have ongoing issues. :D

[Sir Patrick]

Yes Mike- Doing it all myself, while working 6-7 days a week, 10-12 hours a day at the Job. Had to use a vacation day and a sick day already to get done whats done.

I have had my father in law helping alot, and a freind helped one day, as my little bro-in law helped 1 day also.

Thought I would get it done originally in a long weekend. Taking some time.

Thinking the room will be finished enough to set up the cycling tank, as soon as I have 3 more full open days to work on it.

[Sir Patrick]

Going to finish filling it right now....

[Sir Patrick]

Have water circulating and heating up, waiting for the dust to settle. Small Bak-Pak skimmer oxygenating. Bio-spira, Mb7 and some Vitamarine C added.

Will start running carbon next day or so, as well as po4/silica removal.

Hope to get lights set up and add some live rock soon.


http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0631_zpssvnvprxt.jpg

[Sir Patrick]

Thinking about a pair of blue throat triggerfish...

[Sir Patrick]

Played around with rocks today-

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0636_zps9m3h7yn0.jpg

[Sir Patrick]

I havnt had a big tank in a loooong time. I am feeling I havnt lost my touch at Aquascaping.

Not the final result, but what Ive come up with so far, still alot of rock to add-


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsSUxEMGhzA&feature=youtu.be

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Looking good! Can uou vary the depth (fron to back) at all? I think that would add a nice dimension to an already sweet scape.

Tom

[Sir Patrick]

Thanks Tom, yes, I plan on pushing a few things back a bit, and slope some areas forward.

Got the old system, from upstairs, moved downstairs and tied into the new system.

While I was at it, swapped the 50 breeder for the 33 breeder. It will be my frag tank.

IMG 0639 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as7if34Pfi0&feature=youtu.be)

I will play with the rockwork a bit more soon.

[Sir Patrick]

Still going through an ugly stage....but here it is-

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0700_zps97lxc0ix.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/sirpatrick1/New%20Tank%20150/IMG_0699_zpsygaiwyaq.jpg

[MizTanks]

Awesome Chris! [emoji7] Second pic, Is that a Nem up top on the left? Love the red color!!

[Sir Patrick]

Yup- Its a RBTA

[MizTanks]

Dang that's pretty!

[Sir Patrick]

Missed the swap today...but ended up hitting The Fish Doctors Ypsilanti and Scored a Pair of Blue Throat Trigger Fish!!

Just let them loose in their new home, after drip acclimation and having their 2 medicated dips.

Ive wanted a pair of these FOREVER!! Pretty stoked...

Ill get pics when they settle in. Currently hiding.

[Sir Patrick]

Didnt take long to come out of hiding-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6PcCugkep8&feature=youtu.be

[MizTanks]

Wow how cool are they [emoji7] I'm not seeing the RBTA?

[Sir Patrick]

The RBTA is hidding.Spends alot of time on the back of my rockwork.

[Sir Patrick]

Finishing up its ugly stage, almost done-


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46w4o7Fnq5E

[MizTanks]

You've got to be happy with that tank. Looks great Chris! I also noticed how quiet it is [emoji106]

[Sir Patrick]

Thanks Miz.

You are right, I never noticed, but it is very quiet.

[creefer]

How's this thing going?? Video looks pretty good. Still have some stock I gave you?? Looks like it.

[Sir Patrick]

I have pretty much everything........

With the sad exception of the Clam. I couldnt figure out why, but it croaked. Still have those yumas on the shell though.

The big red rimmed/blue centered lps isnt doing well either....thinking its light intensity, but no matter where I put it is fades a away, little by little.

Ill have to get an updated video soon.

[creefer]

That trachy is pretty sensitive. It liked to eat when I had it. Clams are sensitive, too.