my new tank..in the making

[spookey]

:)
Im soon going to begin building a stand for a 125 gallon long (72x18.5x22)aquarium and would like to build it from steel tubing. Im also looking to have it powdercoated "maybe" lol ..so it will stay nice for many years of exposure to a saltwater environment. This will be setup as a peninsula tank

Here are some specs that may influence the design:

- Tank is 72x18.5x22
- Stand height is to be 32" tall
- Some other things I havent thought about yet
- It will be made with 1 1/2" tubing

so I finally got a chance to play around with Google SketchUp and here's what I came up with
http://i33.tinypic.com/2ik31ci.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/mts3k.jpg
I will have build it into two sections due to its size
It will be thread inserts(the brass circles on the outer edge) on the top to hold the plywood on top of the stand.


that it for right now bk to work;)

[spookey]

update
http://i35.tinypic.com/qnv6yt.jpg

[spookey]

this what im thinking about a closed loop..and the return e.t.c

http://i34.tinypic.com/73c7pw.jpg

^^^not my sketchup..just to show u^^^

[TangMan]

nice keep us posted.

[Grue]

Looks nice. Hey Tangman it looks alot like your setup:rolleyes:
Grue

[The Rugger]

Good Stuff. Any particular reason you are going with Steel rather than a wood stand?

[spookey]

Good Stuff. Any particular reason you are going with Steel rather than a wood stand?

ty guys

I decided on steel stand because.. I liked the clean, stable look of them and the easier access to equipment.

[spookey]

u can go here
to see it in 3d ..not that best sketchup but it will do for now lol
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=a89e218edef6beeb18850761e9d935ac&prevstart=0

[Home_Depot]

I have got a steel stand on my 125 and love it!! Mine is made of 3/4" box tubing and don't have as many braces in it. I could post some pictures if you wanted to see it?

[spookey]

I have got a steel stand on my 125 and love it!! Mine is made of 3/4" box tubing and don't have as many braces in it. I could post some pictures if you wanted to see it?

yea that will be cool

[The Rugger]

I would like to see some pis as well. I have always been of the thought process to hide everything except the display. I am interested in hearing your experience otherwise... Pros, Cons, etc...

[spookey]

wat size bulkheads???
i going with this tank..(72x32x24) going glass..will have euro bracing external overflow.. this will be a room divider... the cl line will be going into the overflow box..as will....but it's not in the pic...

what i need to know ...is what size bulkheads will be good ..for the drain size? return size?
and i will have (2)
Pan World Magnetic Water Pumps
(1) for the cl (1) for the return

heres a pic.............

http://i44.tinypic.com/jkeo8i.jpg

[spookey]

here is my frist sketchup of the sump

http://i43.tinypic.com/2a971va.jpg

[john90009]

Is it going to be mainly sps? sorry i havent loged onin awhile and didnt really read the other posts.

[spookey]

i dont know wat im going to put in the tank yet!!!

here is an update on the sump pic^^^
http://i44.tinypic.com/mt4b2t.jpg

[spookey]

some update..........#1

http://i41.tinypic.com/710aar.jpg

[spookey]

#2

http://i42.tinypic.com/2dl3ihi.jpg

[jojo22]

First of all let me say "I hate you"...LOL just kidding I'm just jealous.

Second of all it looks great, can't wait to see the non-virtual build start.

[spookey]

First of all let me say "I hate you"...LOL just kidding I'm just jealous.

Second of all it looks great, can't wait to see the non-virtual build start.
lol .. yea i know jojo22..

this is the skinner im looking at...........
AND I CHANGE THE TANK SIZE ..180G 72x24X25
Description
Main Features


RL100 Series: Redline Series of Needlewheel Protein Skimmers. Made entirely from Cast Acrylic, the Redline series cover main tank displays from 100-225 gallons. RL100/RL125 Specifications
RL100 RL125
Overall Height 18.5" 22"
Reaction Chamber Diameter 4.5" 4.5"
Footprint 8.75”x 7.75” 8.75”x 7.75”
Included Water Pump PM RLP1000 PM RLP1000
Power Consumption 18W 18W
Ozone Compatible Yes Yes
Capacity 100g Maximum 125g Maximum
Muffler Included Included
Integrated Valve/Vented Drain Yes Yes

http://i39.tinypic.com/281g5g1.jpg

[Sweetpea]

Wow! I'm with Joe... jealous! :)

[hummer]

wow ...your plans look awsome


hi every one else

[spookey]

wow ...your plans look awsome


hi every one else

ty hope i will get it going soon...

[melev]

On that sump you drew up, remove the three baffles before the exiting bulkhead. You do not need them, and they will only cause trouble if used. The return section is that area between the refugium and the triple baffles, and the alley/channel leading to the bulkhead.

[spookey]

On that sump you drew up, remove the three baffles before the exiting bulkhead. You do not need them, and they will only cause trouble if used. The return section is that area between the refugium and the triple baffles, and the alley/channel leading to the bulkhead.

ok ty for the info melev ..well fix that...and yes that is the way i have the return

it's like the Model G - modified ........on your site

[spookey]

so I decided to go bk to the 125g don't have the room in my new place so the 125 will do..but i will be doing the steel stand..and i will be going with this skimmer http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+20033&pcatid=20033

PSK-150, CD-70088

and (2) Pan World Magnetic Water Pumps

http://www.marinedepot.com/Pan_World_40PX_Magnetic_Water_Pump_Up_to_1000_Gall ons_Per_Hour_External_Water_Pumps-Pan_World-JW1123-FIWPEPZT-JW1123-vi.html

and i don't know about the lights yet..i know i'm not going to keep many SPS some i want be needed high lighting ..........:D

let me know what u think...............?

o and my fish list :

(6) Blue/Green Reef Chromis

(2) Clarkii Clownfish

(2) Jawfish, Yellowhead

(4) Firefish

[graphixx]

have a good top on the tank for the jaw fish and the fire fish... they are notorious for LEAPING!!!

[speedstar]

I was just looking at there skimmer's as well, but was leaning towards there cone model. Think i'll end up with the msx miniS, but we will see.




so I decided to go bk to the 125g don't have the room in my new place so the 125 will do..but i will be doing the steel stand..and i will be going with this skimmer http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+20033&pcatid=20033

PSK-150, CD-70088

and (2) Pan World Magnetic Water Pumps

http://www.marinedepot.com/Pan_World_40PX_Magnetic_Water_Pump_Up_to_1000_Gall ons_Per_Hour_External_Water_Pumps-Pan_World-JW1123-FIWPEPZT-JW1123-vi.html

and i don't know about the lights yet..i know i'm not going to keep many SPS some i want be needed high lighting ..........:D

let me know what u think...............?

o and my fish list :

(6) Blue/Green Reef Chromis

(2) Clarkii Clownfish

(2) Jawfish, Yellowhead

(4) Firefish

[Rook]

Man, I think you spent more time creating that CAD that I did designing my system ;) JK. Looks like a great setup.

[Rook]

BTW, i had a panworld pump for a basement sump setup; worked great; noisy though.

[spookey]

**** yea got my tank today..125g with the stand and hood and a 40g all 4 $180:D:D

now the fun starts:) o and also it come with (3) moon lights

[graphixx]

now I take it your going to drill it... or am I not seeing the holes... either way that is a good score bro.... keep us posted!!

[spookey]

ty bro

wat size bulkheads ...do u think will be good for this tank

it's a 125g leemar tank

[Mike]

I have a 270 with 2 1.5 inch down tubes (I only use one of them) and a 1" for water changes in hte overflow. Are you running power heads or a closed loop?

[spookey]

I have a 270 with 2 1.5 inch down tubes (I only use one of them) and a 1" for water changes in hte overflow. Are you running power heads or a closed loop?

i will be doing a cl bro

o yea:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Mike]

I have 2 1.5 inch intakes with large strainers (spa strainers) and 7 1" inlets on my 270 gallon. I think that the closed loop is the best way to go. It gets the cutter out of the tank. I am running a Sequence Blackfin and a Sequence Barracuda on my tank.

[The Rugger]

Sweet find Spook. I have had my eye out for an upgrade for sometime and haven't found a deal that sweet yet. Can't wait to watch your progress...

[stunreefer]

I would use 1.5" bulks for your drain, 1" or 3/4" for return, and 1.5" for your CL intakes and outlets, or 1" outlets depending how many, location, etc.

[spookey]

Sweet find Spook. I have had my eye out for an upgrade for sometime and haven't found a deal that sweet yet. Can't wait to watch your progress...


I would use 1.5" bulks for your drain, 1" or 3/4" for return, and 1.5" for your CL intakes and outlets, or 1" outlets depending how many, location, etc.

ty rugger

ty for the info stunreefer

pic i forgot

[spookey]

sry guys been busy working but got some up update on my new 125g

http://i51.tinypic.com/r0t7as.jpg

did not go with the drill

http://i55.tinypic.com/2pow2fd.jpg:thumbsup:

http://i55.tinypic.com/209g4gn.jpg

marco rocks

post more later

[ReeferRob]

Heck ya man glad to see you back posting again. Looks like you've got some big plans in store for the scape from the looks of the PVC!

[jimsflies]

Funny...was just thinking about you the other day! Been awhile...hope all is going well? Do you still have your forum?

[spookey]

Funny...was just thinking about you the other day! Been awhile...hope all is going well? Do you still have your forum?

yep all is good...and yes i still have my site...i change the name of it:jester:

[Sir Patrick]

Very nice tank!! looking forward to more progress pics!