MrZ2u Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Only thing I ended up putting in the other project that took forever to, well, not complete, not really, was live rock. It was too big to put it where I originally thought I would and too small for where I decided it would go. Saw the Innovative Marine Lagoon 25, knew it would fit perfectly in the new space and so I just ordered it and suddenly there was a big box on the porch this afternoon! So it begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Definitely a good fit for that location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Looks good!! are you making the stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Sweet! Can't wait to see the build progression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 23 hours ago, Reburn said: Looks good!! are you making the stand? Definitely making the stand. I was going to make the aquarium but the glass alone was going to be substantially more that just buying this tank. I was going to make it a dead on 24x24X14 and have the display abd back section be a 2in bigger than this one but its not worth as much more as it was going to be to me so store bought it is! Plans are to have the stand come up just a little less level with the hand rail, maybe .5 to .75 inch. I want to have a sliding shelf on the bottom that I hope is big enough for a bucket of salt and the 5gal jug for the ATO. A secondary shelf above it for a UPS and misc. and then a drawer at the top for testing chems/refracto and common tools. Having trouble visualizing it right now because I am stuck on a mental plumbing problem with the ATO jug. I havent been able to put hands on anything since this came in Friday...honestly I wasnt expecting it till like Wednesday or so. Its in the garage full of water for a leak check right now and will be for a few days. The stock pump seems pretty anemic. Definitely allows for some dead spots in the corner below the overflows. Also, the filter socks it came with are crap...water can totally flow right over the top of them. Wondering if I got ones for a different tank or something. Definitely need to make a call about those tomorrow. I think I am going to end up making some baskets for this one anyway. May have to pay for some laser time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Progress made...I work from home when I am not traveling. Its end of quarter/year and I am SLOW so I decided to "work" a little today rather than work Squared off some 2x4s to 1.5x3 and built a skeleton...total overkill but thats not a bad thing. Its all screwed and glued for good measure. Wrapped it in 1/2 11-ply left over from my last project and topped/floored and made a shelf with 3/4 ply left over from another project. Its all glued and stapled to the skeleton. I ran out of the 1/2 so I didnt get to the front. Hard to see but notice the notch in the back. The top and sides go past the skeleton by 1.75 inch. I will notch the bottoms so it can clear the floor molding and go flush to the wall. The notch is to run cords and tubing thru. Ideally there will be no space behind where you see anything. Tempted to paint it white to be honest. I may match the floor molding in the house around the bottom and If I do I will probably trim this similar to some cabinets I built downstairs. This should make SWMBO happy, having it look more like part of the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 I plan to use the Tunze Comline 9001 but in the tanks factory configuration the skimmer can't really go anywhere. The second chambers are too small and the plumbing in the middle prevent it from attaching to the wall of the second chambers as well. I tried to trim down the plumbing but as small as it can be made it still pushes hard on the skimmer body. I will have a wave maker on one side so I drilled out one hole big enough for a 1/2in loc-line fitting to be installed (because the factory fitting does not articulate as well as loc-line) attached a “Y” and split some segments and voilà…problem solved and better than the other mods I have seen if I do say so myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Gotta follow your progress on this. I was just looking at this tank on BRS not realizing it was the same one you had. I've run out of room in my current tank. :-( Do don't happen to work for Dell do you? What are the inside dimensions of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel3443 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Very cool, I have the same tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Jimbo662 said: Gotta follow your progress on this. I was just looking at this tank on BRS not realizing it was the same one you had. I've run out of room in my current tank. :-( Do don't happen to work for Dell do you? What are the inside dimensions of it? Not as of November 1 when DSG was sold off...why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 very nice! between your garage and mine, we might be able to start a business *lol* (well, from what little i can see anyways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 52 minutes ago, MrZ2u said: Not as of November 1 when DSG was sold off...why do you ask? I'm in Fed sales :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 8 minutes ago, Jimbo662 said: I'm in Fed sales :-) So it was the badge shot wasn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just now, MrZ2u said: So it was the badge shot wasn't it Ha...nope...didn't even notice that. Just the talk about end of year and slowing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Not exactly tank but related since it needs power and there is (or was) none on the wall against which I am putting this and most importantly SWMBO is at work so not around to question what I am doing Locate stud and cut hole in drywall. Locate same stud in attic Poke a hole in the top beam next to said stud. Insert Romex Exit attic while praying the Romex is just sitting there at the hole so you dont have to fish for it. Give thanks for answered prayer in step 4. Wire it up and vacuum away the evidence Wonder if SWMBO will even notice the new outlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 And to round out the day I have almost finished the stand. I still need to mount the side door and trim the top but this was a semi productive afternoon. The side door came to me the other night. It will open down like an oven to access the ATO, wave controller and whatever else might benefit from that sort of access. Will have to offset a back frame to hang all that on or maybe have it on the door itself...not decided yet. Didnt have hinges for it so no joy today...two busy weeks coming up as well so this may be it for a while which is a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 It's looking very good so far. If you can support the side door while open then it could make a nice little work shelf too ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 41 minutes ago, jolt said: It's looking very good so far. If you can support the side door while open then it could make a nice little work shelf too ... I thought a little about that...couple of small chains would do the trick. If I dont end up mounting control electronics on it then I may. The shelf in there is not fixed to the stand yet. I may make that a drawer still...havent decided just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centex99 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 What was your method of connecting the plywood to frame? I think I might make a 1x4 frame and wrap in plywood on sides/rear and real wood on front... But may ditch the 1x4 frame altogether... This being for my 40g breeder... I may extend the sides like you to hide plumbing as well, but not sure how I'll hide it where it's directly behind the tank vs stand (side view).... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 13 hours ago, centex99 said: What was your method of connecting the plywood to frame? I think I might make a 1x4 frame and wrap in plywood on sides/rear and real wood on front... But may ditch the 1x4 frame altogether... This being for my 40g breeder... I may extend the sides like you to hide plumbing as well, but not sure how I'll hide it where it's directly behind the tank vs stand (side view).... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Glued and stapled (brads) for the shell to the frame. Working on something for the back above the stand as well...standby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ2u Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Brad holes filled and drying on the stand so while I wait for that so I can sand I figured I would hang the RO/DI unit. Also cause SWMBO isnt home which makes it more of a beg for forgiveness sort of thing...I am not sure if I should point it out or let her find it For some reason she is particular about the laundry room and I honestly dont know why...its purely utility and honestly, where the hell else is a better place for this to be? Will one of you call her and explain it please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsalt Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The wife is the reason my RODI is hanging in the garage and not in the laundry room. I can't help you here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I have mine in the laundry room too, I agree it's the logical place. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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