CLUGO's 244 Gallon Tank

clugo · 10/03/2014, 08:50 PM

Some i've upgrading from my current 115 gallon rimless to a 244 gallon to is scheduled to arrive this coming week.

Here's the list:

-Main display dimensions are 72x28x28 w/center bean animal overflow
-custom sump measuring 40x32x18 = approx. 100 gallons
-separate refugium measuring 24x14x18 = approx. 26 gallons
-DIY tank stand

-MTC skimmer
-DC10000ii return pump
-GEO media reactor
-GEO Kalk Reactor
-LifeReef Calcium Reactor
-4 x MP40s

-Lighting is still undecided, but will most likely be completely T5's or a 5ft Hamilton MH/T5 combo. No LED at this time.

I'm hoping to finish painting the inside of the stand this weekend and complete skinning and painting the outside Monday. The skimmer arrives Monday and the rest of my plumbing arrives Monday-Tuesday.

I still need to tear down my current tank before next Sat and Sunday when the new owner comes to pick it up.

I've attached a few pics. More to come.

dotcommer · 10/04/2014, 01:39 AM

Very nice build.

clugo · 10/04/2014, 05:30 PM

Got the side panels, sump floor and first coat of kilz paint on.

michika · 10/04/2014, 05:42 PM

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Got the side panels, sump floor and first coat of kilz paint on.

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Looks good.

clugo · 10/06/2014, 03:01 PM

Skimmers boxes arrived today!!!

Unboxing forthcoming.

michika · 10/06/2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by clugo

Skimmers boxes arrived today!!!

Unboxing forthcoming.

And a box fort too perhaps!

clugo · 10/06/2014, 07:09 PM

Design of 100 gallon live rock sump. There will also be a separate refugium plumbed next to the sump.

clugo · 10/08/2014, 07:58 PM

Finally got around to open the boxes the skimmer came in....WOW!! I've never seen such amazing build quality and materials. Can't wait to see it working.

clugo · 10/13/2014, 09:49 AM

A little eye candy.

Its being shipped today, scheduled to arrive Wednesday.

clugo · 10/14/2014, 07:24 PM

Here's the stand w trim and its first coat of the final color.

matt 76 · 10/14/2014, 08:01 PM

Looks really nice! That skimmer is a beast!......and the tank is too!

clugo · 10/15/2014, 06:51 PM

Tank stand and skimmer in place. The tank and sump arrive tomorrow and then the real fun begins.

40 inch stand next to a 56 inch skimmer. 😄

clugo · 10/16/2014, 11:44 AM

[QUOTE=clugo;23178272]Here's the stand w trim and its first coat of the final color.

clugo · 10/16/2014, 10:23 PM

Look what showed up today...

clugo · 10/17/2014, 07:16 AM

Gm everyone.

Oh, my. when i saw the tank this am I realized again just HOW BIG this system is. WOW!!!

My last system was approx. 150 gallons. This one will be over 300!!

Plumbing starts today. Should be pretty straight fwd.

clugo · 10/17/2014, 08:13 AM

im debating whether or not the fuge I'm planning is too small. The sump is approx 100 gallons an the fuge was going to be 26 gallons.

Too small?

dave.m · 10/17/2014, 10:15 AM

Depends on what you want a fuge to do. If you just want a haven to grow pods then what you have is fine. If you are expecting it to be a major component of your filtration system you need at least 100 gal for your system size.

Dave.M

clugo · 10/17/2014, 10:46 AM

I don't have the space for another 100 gallons. Should I just abort the fuge for now then?

dave.m · 10/17/2014, 10:51 AM

Pods are a good thing, but I think you should concentrate on what filtration you are going to set up in the sump, especially for the first 6-8 months. Remember, a system isn't considered stable until it is at least two years old. That leavers you plenty of time to set up all sorts of ancillary systems.

Dave.M

clugo · 10/17/2014, 10:53 AM

I taking 100 or so lbs of lr from my other system and putting it into this ones sump plus another 100 or so lbs in the DT. I also have a large skimmer and gfo reactor.

dave.m · 10/17/2014, 02:50 PM

I would suggest you add a GAC reactor, as well. You may not need GFO further down the road, but GAC will always have a role to play.

Dave.M

clugo · 10/17/2014, 02:52 PM

Agreed. But no fuge if it's not large enough to make a dent?

dave.m · 10/17/2014, 03:12 PM

If you have room for the small fuge then go for it. My point was simply that it will be better at producing pods, which is good, than reduce nitrates all that much, if that's what you were counting on it for.

Dave.M

clugo · 10/17/2014, 03:13 PM

Since I'll also have a 100 sump w lr, what would I put in the fuge? Only chaeto?

clugo · 10/17/2014, 03:15 PM

Wouldn't the lr also be a good place for pod production?

10/04/2014, 01:39 AM	#2
dotcommer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 1,645	Very nice build. __________________ 300 Gal DT 10’x2’x2’ Mixed Reef, 180 Gal Sump, SRO 5000 Skimmer, APEX, Algae Turf Scrubbers - Scottsdale AZ - "Knowledge isn't Power -- It's Potential Power - It becomes power only when, and if, it i Current Tank Info: Redsea Max 250 Mixed Reef, 125 Gal FOWLR, 90 Gal Mixed Reef, 30 Gal Fresh Water

10/14/2014, 08:01 PM	#11
matt 76 Reefing is an addiction! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 175	Looks really nice! That skimmer is a beast!......and the tank is too! __________________ 250 DD starphire, Apex controller, 4 t5s, 2 G5 XR15 Blue ,Geo Kalk reactor, geo 618, 2 MP60QD, Fluval SP6 return pump, Bubble King supermarin 250, Lots of tangs Current Tank Info: 250 DD

10/17/2014, 10:15 AM	#17
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Depends on what you want a fuge to do. If you just want a haven to grow pods then what you have is fine. If you are expecting it to be a major component of your filtration system you need at least 100 gal for your system size. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

10/17/2014, 10:51 AM	#19
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Pods are a good thing, but I think you should concentrate on what filtration you are going to set up in the sump, especially for the first 6-8 months. Remember, a system isn't considered stable until it is at least two years old. That leavers you plenty of time to set up all sorts of ancillary systems. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

10/17/2014, 02:50 PM	#21
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	I would suggest you add a GAC reactor, as well. You may not need GFO further down the road, but GAC will always have a role to play. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

10/04/2014, 05:30 PM	#3
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Got the side panels, sump floor and first coat of kilz paint on.

10/06/2014, 03:01 PM	#5
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Skimmers boxes arrived today!!! Unboxing forthcoming.

10/14/2014, 07:24 PM	#10
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Here's the stand w trim and its first coat of the final color.

10/15/2014, 06:51 PM	#12
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Tank stand and skimmer in place. The tank and sump arrive tomorrow and then the real fun begins. 40 inch stand next to a 56 inch skimmer. 😄

10/17/2014, 07:16 AM	#15
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Gm everyone. Oh, my. when i saw the tank this am I realized again just HOW BIG this system is. WOW!!! My last system was approx. 150 gallons. This one will be over 300!! Plumbing starts today. Should be pretty straight fwd.

10/17/2014, 08:13 AM	#16
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	im debating whether or not the fuge I'm planning is too small. The sump is approx 100 gallons an the fuge was going to be 26 gallons. Too small?

10/17/2014, 10:46 AM	#18
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	I don't have the space for another 100 gallons. Should I just abort the fuge for now then?

10/17/2014, 10:53 AM	#20
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	I taking 100 or so lbs of lr from my other system and putting it into this ones sump plus another 100 or so lbs in the DT. I also have a large skimmer and gfo reactor.

10/17/2014, 02:52 PM	#22
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Agreed. But no fuge if it's not large enough to make a dent?

10/17/2014, 03:12 PM	#23
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	If you have room for the small fuge then go for it. My point was simply that it will be better at producing pods, which is good, than reduce nitrates all that much, if that's what you were counting on it for. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

10/17/2014, 03:13 PM	#24
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Since I'll also have a 100 sump w lr, what would I put in the fuge? Only chaeto?

10/17/2014, 03:15 PM	#25
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Wouldn't the lr also be a good place for pod production?