400 gallon glass tank build - Page 12

wakesurfdan · 05/01/2011, 07:52 PM

Yes it is

wakesurfdan · 05/01/2011, 08:17 PM

Yes the bulkhead is in the refuge, there will be a seperate 280 gph pump pulling from the sump into the refuge with the water flowing over the top and back into the sump

crsaz · 05/01/2011, 10:50 PM

If you dont mind me asking what was the price difference between starfire and standard glass

wakesurfdan · 05/01/2011, 11:21 PM

About $5.00 a square ft

wakesurfdan · 05/02/2011, 04:54 PM

MY SUMP IS DONE!!
I will post pics tonight. The tank will be heading in the house this coming weekend.

wakesurfdan · 05/02/2011, 06:57 PM

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dahenley · 05/02/2011, 07:57 PM

A+++

after a water/quality control test, i would have to say it looks amazing and passes from my computer!!

crsaz · 05/03/2011, 01:55 AM

The sump looks awesome, IM assuming this isn't your first acrylic project?

wakesurfdan · 05/03/2011, 07:17 AM

It's my 2nd I built a 40 gallon sump for one of my other tanks

wakesurfdan · 05/03/2011, 07:31 AM

I'm a carpenter by trade and have done alot of woodwork so acrylic is very similar to fine woodwork

redneckgearhead · 05/03/2011, 08:05 AM

Amazing build, from start to finish!

kayaking2 · 05/03/2011, 08:42 AM

You did an excellent job on the stand, tank and sump. the tank is beautiful and I can't wait to see pictures when it's full of water and life.
I wish I had the skills you have.

wakesurfdan · 05/06/2011, 10:29 AM

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wakesurfdan · 05/06/2011, 10:36 AM

Water test on sump went great, no leaks, I had a little bowing on the back of the refuge so i will add a brace at that area.
I also took the advice of a few of you and decided to go with a single pump. I placed my order today, Reeflow barracuda, 2- skimz sk-201 kone skimmers, red sea wavemaster pro, and six 1600 gph oceanstream powerheads.[IMG]

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wakesurfdan · 05/06/2011, 10:39 AM

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wakesurfdan · 05/06/2011, 10:43 AM

I hope to recieve my pump and skimmers early next week and should have the intire system up and running with a fresh water test within 2 weeks.
I will also be starting on my light hood this weekend. I will be running six 400 watt MH bulbs and 8- 48" T5 actinic bulbs

dahenley · 05/06/2011, 10:57 AM

question about the brace? are you going to put a pull brace on the refugium side or a push brace on the return section side?

i figured you would put it on the sump side so you have better access to the refugium. (youll probably have your hands in the refugium then you will right there on the sump side.)

just wanted your opinion on it.

also, where are you going to put the pump? are you going to tap in the middle of the sump, or run a pipe from 1 side through the whole thing to the middle.
just curious?

*or, you could always put an exterior euro brace on the refugium using some 1/2x2 pieces of acrylic.*
all just depends on the extensiveness of the bowing

wakesurfdan · 05/06/2011, 11:12 AM

I will be putting a push brace from back of refuge to back of sump about 3" down from refuge water line the bowing was only about a 1/4" in the top center. I will make the decision on return location and configuration this weekend. I will be cutting a access hole aprox 14 1/2"x 14 1/2" thru the base of the wall in the garage which backs up to tank location in my dining room so I will have access to connect plumbing. So return location will some what be determined by stud location in garage wall.
The pump will be located in the garage to cut down on heat and noise

wakesurfdan · 05/06/2011, 02:37 PM

Correction to wavemaker, apparently they are no longer making the red sea so I went with the reef fanatic wavemaker

wakesurfdan · 05/08/2011, 12:35 PM

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wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	Yes it is Last edited by wakesurfdan; 05/01/2011 at 08:19 PM.

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05/01/2011, 08:17 PM	#277
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	Yes the bulkhead is in the refuge, there will be a seperate 280 gph pump pulling from the sump into the refuge with the water flowing over the top and back into the sump

05/01/2011, 10:50 PM	#278
crsaz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,314	If you dont mind me asking what was the price difference between starfire and standard glass

05/01/2011, 11:21 PM	#279
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	About $5.00 a square ft

05/02/2011, 04:54 PM	#280
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	MY SUMP IS DONE!! I will post pics tonight. The tank will be heading in the house this coming weekend.

05/02/2011, 06:59 PM	#285
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05/02/2011, 07:57 PM	#286
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	A+++ after a water/quality control test, i would have to say it looks amazing and passes from my computer!! __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

05/03/2011, 01:55 AM	#287
crsaz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,314	The sump looks awesome, IM assuming this isn't your first acrylic project?

05/03/2011, 07:17 AM	#288
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	It's my 2nd I built a 40 gallon sump for one of my other tanks

05/03/2011, 07:31 AM	#289
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	I'm a carpenter by trade and have done alot of woodwork so acrylic is very similar to fine woodwork

05/03/2011, 08:05 AM	#290
redneckgearhead Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tulsa Posts: 505	Amazing build, from start to finish!

05/03/2011, 08:42 AM	#291
kayaking2 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 174	You did an excellent job on the stand, tank and sump. the tank is beautiful and I can't wait to see pictures when it's full of water and life. I wish I had the skills you have.

05/06/2011, 10:29 AM	#292
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05/06/2011, 10:36 AM	#293
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	Water test on sump went great, no leaks, I had a little bowing on the back of the refuge so i will add a brace at that area. I also took the advice of a few of you and decided to go with a single pump. I placed my order today, Reeflow barracuda, 2- skimz sk-201 kone skimmers, red sea wavemaster pro, and six 1600 gph oceanstream powerheads.[IMG][/IMG]

05/06/2011, 10:39 AM	#294
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05/06/2011, 10:43 AM	#295
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	I hope to recieve my pump and skimmers early next week and should have the intire system up and running with a fresh water test within 2 weeks. I will also be starting on my light hood this weekend. I will be running six 400 watt MH bulbs and 8- 48" T5 actinic bulbs Last edited by wakesurfdan; 05/06/2011 at 10:48 AM.

05/06/2011, 10:57 AM	#296
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	question about the brace? are you going to put a pull brace on the refugium side or a push brace on the return section side? i figured you would put it on the sump side so you have better access to the refugium. (youll probably have your hands in the refugium then you will right there on the sump side.) just wanted your opinion on it. also, where are you going to put the pump? are you going to tap in the middle of the sump, or run a pipe from 1 side through the whole thing to the middle. just curious? or, you could always put an exterior euro brace on the refugium using some 1/2x2 pieces of acrylic. all just depends on the extensiveness of the bowing __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

05/06/2011, 11:12 AM	#297
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	I will be putting a push brace from back of refuge to back of sump about 3" down from refuge water line the bowing was only about a 1/4" in the top center. I will make the decision on return location and configuration this weekend. I will be cutting a access hole aprox 14 1/2"x 14 1/2" thru the base of the wall in the garage which backs up to tank location in my dining room so I will have access to connect plumbing. So return location will some what be determined by stud location in garage wall. The pump will be located in the garage to cut down on heat and noise

05/06/2011, 02:37 PM	#298
wakesurfdan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Ca. Posts: 462	Correction to wavemaker, apparently they are no longer making the red sea so I went with the reef fanatic wavemaker

05/08/2011, 12:35 PM	#299
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