Our 375g reef tank build & fish room - Page 4

Ed Reef · 06/30/2008, 06:20 AM

Better planned well in advance and make changes rather than rush into a build and regret later

I think u're on the right track.

edandsandy · 06/30/2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ed Reef
Better planned well in advance and make changes rather than rush into a build and regret later I think u're on the right track.

Your right Ed, we are trying to look at every angle right now, the only thing that I didn't plan in the budget was upgrading the electrical panel and I worried about the plumbing, I don't think I gave myself enough $$$$ there also.

The air handler we knew needed to be upgraded, but we are trying too hold off 1 more year on that!

Looks like I need to work more to pay for all of this

edandsandy · 07/07/2008, 03:09 PM

still asking about these lights:
AquaIllumination Modular LED Light System w/ Controller.

edandsandy · 07/17/2008, 10:51 AM

FINALLY!
we got a reasonable bid on our fish room, after ARC and permitting (this should take about 3-4 weeks), then we start our build on the room,, we already know what tank and equipment we are buying.
LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!!

Ed Reef · 07/17/2008, 07:40 PM

Great news Sandy.... remember we LOVE pictures....!!

edandsandy · 07/18/2008, 07:15 AM

will do!

edandsandy · 07/18/2008, 07:22 AM

After talking to some of our local reefers about a CLS, I'm not sure on what to do. I like the idea of a CLS for the flow and the ability to do a water change out. Any suggestion on a easier way to do the water change outs?

Since we are going to build the fish room we want to automate the system as much as possible.

edandsandy · 07/25/2008, 07:53 AM

OK, it has taken a long time to begin this adventure

The plans for the new fish room will be drawn up next week, then we have to have our ARC approve the room addition ( which should not be a problem) and then the drawing go to permitting for approval. I'm guessing all this will take about 3 weeks.

I will order the new tank, stand which will be steel and powder coated and sump next week.

Our LFS has some great rock cooking now.

After the new room gets closed in, We will set up the new tank to start cycling.

I will be going bare bottom on the new system.

I know I will not be able to add my fish (only 12 ) right away,
I plan on using as much sand from exsiting system for the refugium, and I will use appx. 75 gals.
of water from my exsiting tank to jump stat the cycling process.
I also plan on using my exsiting rock.

I know, 75 gallons of water is not a lot on a 375 gallon system.

My question for today is: how soon will I be able to add the corals?

stunreefer · 07/25/2008, 08:13 AM

Great build edandsandy, cant wait to see this come to life!

Are you going to let Ed keep some angels in the new reef?

edandsandy · 07/25/2008, 09:16 AM

I don't think so, he has a passer angel and she dosen't play well with other.

BonesCJ · 07/25/2008, 05:40 PM

you could always look at the genicanthus angels like the swallowtails, bellus and watanabe

edandsandy · 07/26/2008, 06:07 AM

I'm not that familiar with angels, are these guys reef friendly?
looks like Ed has to do some research on these guys

edandsandy · 08/04/2008, 03:21 PM

CAD drawings are now being made to send to our ARC committee and then to the county.

Looks like we should break ground in about 2-3 weeks.

I have not ordered the tank or stand yet in fear of our ARC approval.
It should't be a problem

Ed said just be patience, I don't want to have a tank that size just sitting around.

edandsandy · 09/04/2008, 06:38 AM

We finally got the ARC approval to start our fish room

Today the GC will go to the building department to drop off the plans

looks like we are on the schedule to start next week Wednesday

Creamhorses · 09/04/2008, 07:35 AM

Can't wait to hear more...

I'm watching this one closely. Our tank should be done by months end. We're putting in a closed loop from OM.

Who is building your tank?

Dave

StripestheEel · 09/04/2008, 09:59 AM

Awesome, cant wait either.

edandsandy · 09/06/2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Creamhorses
Can't wait to hear more...

I'm watching this one closely. Our tank should be done by months end. We're putting in a closed loop from OM.

Who is building your tank?

Dave

thanks Dave,
glass cages,
who is building yours?

edandsandy · 09/06/2008, 07:50 PM

Thanks StripestheEel
we are excited about the build

Creamhorses · 09/07/2008, 01:02 PM

Miracles Aquariums in Toronto Canada is building ours. Our original plan for a big tank was squashed when AFY went bankrupt with a rather large sum of our money.....but we finally got over that and went with this other builder.

Make sure you take plenty of pics as your construction proceeds.
You've got quite the project started!!

Best wshes

Dave

edandsandy · 09/10/2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Creamhorses
Miracles Aquariums in Toronto Canada is building ours. Our original plan for a big tank was squashed when AFY went bankrupt with a rather large sum of our money.....but we finally got over that and went with this other builder.

Make sure you take plenty of pics as your construction proceeds.
You've got quite the project started!!

Best wshes

Dave

Dave,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!
also I'm truly glad that one detrimental experience didn't stop the passion you have for your tank.

edandsandy · 09/10/2008, 07:25 AM

We acquired the county's approval on the fish room!

we begin the construction tomorrow,

(weather permitting)

Creamhorses · 09/10/2008, 03:43 PM

Sweet!

Let's get the saws, drills and measuring tapes out!!! [not in that order maybe....LOL]

Dave

joshallan86 · 09/10/2008, 05:50 PM

I'm glad to hear that. I have been following this thread for a while now so I'm glad to see that its moving forward again, and I can't wait to see the many pictures that are sure to come

Josh

edandsandy · 09/13/2008, 08:00 AM

Well we broke ground yesterday! the GC said they should be done in about 3 weeks! I will order the new tank on Monday!

edandsandy · 09/14/2008, 07:13 AM

After breaking ground, I went back to the drawing board on the lay out of the fish room with the GC. The room looked different on paper than the actual size of the room. The room will stay the same size, (thank goodness $$$$$) We are going to install a pocket door instead of a regular door to help save a little space. We are not going with a counter top along the entire north wall now, the north wall will have a sink and 2 separate counter tops. So we have appx. 5-1/2' of space to work in behind the tank. We also decided to move one of the sinks to the west wall of the room since we will now have a pocket door and put the counter top along the entire west wall. The east wall will have a set of french doors so we can bring in the tank, stand and any other big equipment as needed.

06/30/2008, 06:20 AM	#76
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Better planned well in advance and make changes rather than rush into a build and regret later I think u're on the right track. __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

07/07/2008, 03:09 PM	#78
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	still asking about these lights: AquaIllumination Modular LED Light System w/ Controller. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

07/17/2008, 10:51 AM	#79
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	FINALLY! we got a reasonable bid on our fish room, after ARC and permitting (this should take about 3-4 weeks), then we start our build on the room,, we already know what tank and equipment we are buying. LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

07/17/2008, 07:40 PM	#80
Ed Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Currently Based in China Posts: 4,060	Great news Sandy.... remember we LOVE pictures....!! __________________ Ed ~ Art is an adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risks. ~ Current Tank Info: Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART

07/18/2008, 07:15 AM	#81
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	will do! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

07/18/2008, 07:22 AM	#82
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	After talking to some of our local reefers about a CLS, I'm not sure on what to do. I like the idea of a CLS for the flow and the ability to do a water change out. Any suggestion on a easier way to do the water change outs? Since we are going to build the fish room we want to automate the system as much as possible. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's Last edited by edandsandy; 07/18/2008 at 07:29 AM.

07/25/2008, 07:53 AM	#83
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	OK, it has taken a long time to begin this adventure The plans for the new fish room will be drawn up next week, then we have to have our ARC approve the room addition ( which should not be a problem) and then the drawing go to permitting for approval. I'm guessing all this will take about 3 weeks. I will order the new tank, stand which will be steel and powder coated and sump next week. Our LFS has some great rock cooking now. After the new room gets closed in, We will set up the new tank to start cycling. I will be going bare bottom on the new system. I know I will not be able to add my fish (only 12 ) right away, I plan on using as much sand from exsiting system for the refugium, and I will use appx. 75 gals. of water from my exsiting tank to jump stat the cycling process. I also plan on using my exsiting rock. I know, 75 gallons of water is not a lot on a 375 gallon system. My question for today is: how soon will I be able to add the corals? __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

07/25/2008, 08:13 AM	#84
stunreefer Reef Hugger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 3,253	Great build edandsandy, cant wait to see this come to life! Are you going to let Ed keep some angels in the new reef? __________________ -Austin Make your animals Thrive, not just Survive.

07/25/2008, 09:16 AM	#85
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	I don't think so, he has a passer angel and she dosen't play well with other. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

07/25/2008, 05:40 PM	#86
BonesCJ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,420	you could always look at the genicanthus angels like the swallowtails, bellus and watanabe __________________ Chris K. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon Green Garden O Macros

07/26/2008, 06:07 AM	#87
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	I'm not that familiar with angels, are these guys reef friendly? looks like Ed has to do some research on these guys __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

08/04/2008, 03:21 PM	#88
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	CAD drawings are now being made to send to our ARC committee and then to the county. Looks like we should break ground in about 2-3 weeks. I have not ordered the tank or stand yet in fear of our ARC approval. It should't be a problem Ed said just be patience, I don't want to have a tank that size just sitting around. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

09/04/2008, 06:38 AM	#89
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	We finally got the ARC approval to start our fish room Today the GC will go to the building department to drop off the plans looks like we are on the schedule to start next week Wednesday __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

09/04/2008, 07:35 AM	#90
Creamhorses Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Vermont Posts: 48	Can't wait to hear more... I'm watching this one closely. Our tank should be done by months end. We're putting in a closed loop from OM. Who is building your tank? Dave

09/04/2008, 09:59 AM	#91
StripestheEel Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 351	Awesome, cant wait either. __________________ Fried or battered? Current Tank Info: 7'x5'x2.2' SPS Reef

09/06/2008, 07:50 PM	#93
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks StripestheEel we are excited about the build __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

09/07/2008, 01:02 PM	#94
Creamhorses Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Vermont Posts: 48	Miracles Aquariums in Toronto Canada is building ours. Our original plan for a big tank was squashed when AFY went bankrupt with a rather large sum of our money.....but we finally got over that and went with this other builder. Make sure you take plenty of pics as your construction proceeds. You've got quite the project started!! Best wshes Dave

09/10/2008, 07:25 AM	#96
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	We acquired the county's approval on the fish room! we begin the construction tomorrow, (weather permitting) __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

09/10/2008, 03:43 PM	#97
Creamhorses Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Vermont Posts: 48	Sweet! Let's get the saws, drills and measuring tapes out!!! [not in that order maybe....LOL] Dave

09/10/2008, 05:50 PM	#98
joshallan86 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 163	I'm glad to hear that. I have been following this thread for a while now so I'm glad to see that its moving forward again, and I can't wait to see the many pictures that are sure to come Josh

09/13/2008, 08:00 AM	#99
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	Well we broke ground yesterday! the GC said they should be done in about 3 weeks! I will order the new tank on Monday! __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's

09/14/2008, 07:13 AM	#100
edandsandy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 2,380 Blog Entries: 2	After breaking ground, I went back to the drawing board on the lay out of the fish room with the GC. The room looked different on paper than the actual size of the room. The room will stay the same size, (thank goodness $$$$$) We are going to install a pocket door instead of a regular door to help save a little space. We are not going with a counter top along the entire north wall now, the north wall will have a sink and 2 separate counter tops. So we have appx. 5-1/2' of space to work in behind the tank. We also decided to move one of the sinks to the west wall of the room since we will now have a pocket door and put the counter top along the entire west wall. The east wall will have a set of french doors so we can bring in the tank, stand and any other big equipment as needed. __________________ Sandy ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•><((((º>´¯`•><((((º> .¸¸.><((((º>•.¸. , . .•><((((º>.¸¸. Current Tank Info: 375 Reef, 4) Radion LED lights X30 pro, Apex Fusion, Octo Regal 300 E Skimmer, GEO 618 Calcium Reactor 2) Reeflo Snapper pumps, 2)50g refugium, 2) MP 40's