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Unread 03/04/2015, 08:05 PM   #101
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There are plenty of corals that are 100% maintenance free that you coulda added EXCEPT I'm sure with the big fishies you're going to have they would eat or kill them anyway. Hope your drain pipe doesn't break or get clogged.....


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Unread 03/04/2015, 08:18 PM   #102
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Why do you have a bottom cross brace on the left center legs, but not the right center legs (possibly center also, but can't tell from pic)
Sorry, after going back thru your pics, I see that you have a lot of plumbing coming up thru the floor!


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Unread 03/04/2015, 09:45 PM   #103
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Sorry, after going back thru your pics, I see that you have a lot of plumbing coming up thru the floor!
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yes. this is the reason. The stand was designed around the plumbing.


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Unread 03/04/2015, 09:46 PM   #104
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There are plenty of corals that are 100% maintenance free that you coulda added EXCEPT I'm sure with the big fishies you're going to have they would eat or kill them anyway. Hope your drain pipe doesn't break or get clogged.....
Yes- I hope my drain pipe doesnt get clogged or break. That would be no good. Large fish and coral don't mix- hence the desire to stay with fish only for now.


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Unread 03/04/2015, 09:51 PM   #105
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Here is the stand ready to go into the depression that will house the tank. As mentioned before, the tank area is depressed to control any leaks. We have a 3 inch depression making the finished height of the stand 36 inches.




Close up. The crew needs to flip the tank around so the plumbing fits in properly through the slats.




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Unread 03/05/2015, 02:54 AM   #106
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I like how you stenciled the area "FISH".


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Unread 03/05/2015, 08:02 AM   #107
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Wasn't me. Its the construction crew. Luckily they spelled fish correctly. Too bad I cant say the same for some of the other areas of the house.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 09:03 AM   #108
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I noticed the venting you have on the canopy. Which direction is that flowing? Is it hooked up to exhaust fans or is it pumping conditioned air into the canopy?

If it is used for conditioned air into the canopy, you will want the ability to regulate how much flow it actually provides.

If it for exhaust (I hope), you might still want to consider either adding an air filter which will need to be replaced regularly or have easy access to the exhaust fan as it will need to be replaced eventually. I had a 250cfm exhaust fan in my fishroom with my 450 gallon tank in Las Vegas that I needed to replace every 18 months or so due to use and general nastiness that built up from exhausting somewhat humid air. They say that salt does not evaporate, but I can tell you that tools rusted quickly in my fishroom, the dust from the fan vent tasted salty when I got it in my mouth while cleaning and the fan itself rusted. I might have been able to avoid replacing the actual fan if I had a cheap air filter on the front end.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 09:10 AM   #109
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On your stand, have you considered some angled pieces to add structural strength to avoid torsion problems? It probably isn't necessary, but I do everything overkill. It's much better to add it now than wish you had later.

My stand on my 450 did not have them when it delivered, but I had them added after I received it just in case.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 11:16 AM   #110
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Mike- they are exhaust fans.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 11:30 AM   #111
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I really love these kind of builds.

How do you plan to control the exhaust fans? Are they going to be simply switched, run off a thermostat, dehumidistat, timer or what?


I ran mine off a combination dehumisistat/thermastat so that it turned on whenever either exceeded some set point.

I would imagine you will get some natural heat exhausting just due to the size in that canopy and the location of the vents. Would it make sense to raise those vents to be at the highest point so that hot air did not get trapped in the top?


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Unread 03/05/2015, 11:34 AM   #112
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Are you going with greenboard, marine paint or something else inside the canopy?


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Unread 03/05/2015, 11:39 AM   #113
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Amazing. Beautiful home.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 04:46 PM   #114
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Taging along. Looks great hope everything works out.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 04:51 PM   #115
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Following along, as a contractor and a recent reefer, this build has been really cool to watch so far. Keep up the good work! You're giving me something to strive for in my next build.


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Unread 03/05/2015, 05:31 PM   #116
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I couldn't imagine the idea that a 10 percent water change as a hundred gallons of water


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Unread 03/05/2015, 05:56 PM   #117
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Forgot about this build... subscribing!

Can't want to see the progress


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Unread 03/05/2015, 10:42 PM   #118
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I really love these kind of builds.

How do you plan to control the exhaust fans? Are they going to be simply switched, run off a thermostat, dehumidistat, timer or what?


I ran mine off a combination dehumisistat/thermastat so that it turned on whenever either exceeded some set point.

I would imagine you will get some natural heat exhausting just due to the size in that canopy and the location of the vents. Would it make sense to raise those vents to be at the highest point so that hot air did not get trapped in the top?
We are planning on having an auto on/off based on the amount of humidity. No need to raise the vents- what you don't see is the "funnel" that will guide all the moisture up to the vents. Think kitchen hood- same concept.


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Are you going with greenboard, marine paint or something else inside the canopy?
See above- there will be a funnel that guides all moisture to the vents. Haven't finalized the exact material- happy to take suggestions.




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Taging along. Looks great hope everything works out.
Thank you. Im hoping everything works out as well.


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Following along, as a contractor and a recent reefer, this build has been really cool to watch so far. Keep up the good work! You're giving me something to strive for in my next build.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words.


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Unread 03/06/2015, 07:47 AM   #119
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At the very minimum, use greenboard with marine paint. Better option is to use green board and use the thin white, coated board. it almost feels like fiberglass and is used in many food prep areas. It is waterproof and easily wiped down, if needed.

If money is no object, call a stainless steel guy local to you and have him fashion a restaurant quality hood for you. I knew a guy in Las Vegas that did that. He was a reef guy and made all his own stuff.


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Unread 03/06/2015, 09:09 AM   #120
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Going to be tagging along with this build, it looks awesome


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Unread 03/06/2015, 10:01 AM   #121
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Do you have a preliminary fish stocking list? Always love to see who others stock large tanks

I'm still a fish guy... trying to get into coral (putting a big frag tank together), but keep coming back to fish...


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Unread 03/06/2015, 07:53 PM   #122
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Better option is to use green board and use the thin white, coated board. it almost feels like fiberglass and is used in many food prep areas. It is waterproof and easily wiped down, if needed.
FRP - Fiber Reinforced Plastic panels

Cool build can't wait for more updates!!
When can the local tours begin???? It's never too early.....


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Unread 03/07/2015, 07:55 PM   #123
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looks like its going to be stunning. wish you were doing a reef though, are you sure you can't be tempted .
please just promise me one thing , don't have one of those plastic coral things !


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Unread 03/07/2015, 08:01 PM   #124
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I'm gonna get hate mail from all the plastics now… I was only joking I love the plastic corals….dont do it!


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Unread 03/07/2015, 09:34 PM   #125
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Definitely no fake coral plastic thingy. That u can be sure of.


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