Still having fun...300 gallon in wall reef - Page 2

doomicon · 12/19/2008, 09:02 PM

Nice! What are the dimensions of the fish room?

Pacific Reefs · 12/19/2008, 09:21 PM

Nice work on the doors. Man I am excited for you. I can't even work on my own tank without following your thread....good stuff.

Lowredranger · 12/19/2008, 09:26 PM

Great looking tank can wait to you get it all filled up. I finally got a quote from the local marineland rep and it ended up being quite a bit higher than the glasscages so my 280g is scheduled for delivery Jan 30th.

Good luck with the build and i will be keeping very close attention.

Jason

porthios · 12/19/2008, 10:10 PM

very nice. i really dig those marineland tanks. tagging along..

mflamb · 12/20/2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally posted by doomicon
Nice! What are the dimensions of the fish room?

It's almost a fishroom...14'x5'. I still have the RO/DI, mixing barrels, water change system in the garage.

GlassReef · 12/20/2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mflamb
It's almost a fishroom...14'x5'. I still have the RO/DI, mixing barrels, water change system in the garage.

So you'll have the things that take up the most space (other than the tank) in the garage - cool. You'll have enough room left for a wet bar, etc. Seriously, you're doing some major construction there, and a very good job of it!

mflamb · 12/20/2008, 08:01 AM

Thanks Tom. Since the water system in the garage is already plumbed undergound and works very well I decided to keep it that way and save the space for other stuff.

reefrubble · 12/20/2008, 08:20 PM

Looking Good Mike . Your doing a great job . You big tank guys , have some killer set ups .

Ted

mflamb · 12/20/2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefrubble
Looking Good Mike . Your doing a great job . You big tank guys , have some killer set ups .
Ted

Thanks Ted. I'm hosting the March TBRC meeting. Come check it out.

mflamb · 12/22/2008, 07:59 PM

John at FAOIS had these sweet internal overflow boxes made for me. The eggcrate is removeable for easy cleaning.

They are blue acrylic. My cheap camera doesn't do color justice.

thor32766 · 12/23/2008, 10:35 AM

wow love the work so far. Those overflow boxes are sweet!!!!

Pacific Reefs · 12/23/2008, 01:17 PM

Nice construction on those overflows. I really like how you can remove the eggcrate.

GlassReef · 12/23/2008, 06:04 PM

Those boxes look really practical, Mike - and very well made! How will they be attached to the tank - or did I miss that?

mflamb · 12/23/2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GlassReef
Those boxes look really practical, Mike - and very well made! How will they be attached to the tank - or did I miss that?

I used the holes in the tank to mark the boxes for holes to be drilled. Bulkheads with the help of a little silicone will hold the boxes to the insides of the tank.

mflamb · 12/23/2008, 07:08 PM

A few pieces to work with.

GlassReef · 12/23/2008, 07:13 PM

Oh my! You are having fun again ...

Pacific Reefs · 12/23/2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mflamb
A few pieces to work with.

I wish I had a workbench like that! You can take a break from the saltwater pool to play some pool.

mflamb · 12/24/2008, 08:05 PM

Got a little work done this eve.

TandN · 12/24/2008, 11:24 PM

Wow why did you take down your old tank just curious

Pacific Reefs · 12/25/2008, 08:35 AM

Merry Christmas Mike!

Looking nice. When are we having a party at your house?

mflamb · 12/25/2008, 07:02 PM

Tom, the TBRC meeting is here in March. I plumbed the sump and have it half full of water. I assembled 6 external dursos for "The Silent and Failsafe Overflow System ". http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...verflow+System
I cut 20' of 2" pvc into 3" lengths. They will stand up on the bottom supporting eggcrate, all covered in sand. That will keep the rock from sinking into the sand. I have 8 more 10' pieces to cut. I'll have it pumping fresh water this weekend.

mflamb · 12/25/2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tanya72806
Wow why did you take down your old tank just curious

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...&pagenumber=36

GlassReef · 12/25/2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mflamb
Tom, the TBRC meeting is here in March. I plumbed the sump and have it half full of water. I assembled 6 external dursos for "The Silent and Failsafe Overflow System ". http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...verflow+System
I cut 20' of 2" pvc into 3" lengths. They will stand up on the bottom supporting eggcrate, all covered in sand. That will keep the rock from sinking into the sand. I have 8 more 10' pieces to cut. I'll have it pumping fresh water this weekend.

Take a little time off for Christmas, Mike. Whoops - a little too late for that!

You don't have to get it all done at once, ya know. BTW - it all looks absolutely first class!

SMOOTHIE · 12/25/2008, 11:49 PM

My birthday is on xmas and I just found this thread. Today is ending on a great note! Anyone who didn't catch the 390 build get ready for some inspirado. (can't wait for the rest of the build)

mflamb · 12/26/2008, 06:38 AM

Tom, This was our first Christmas without any kids around, and Diane has been stuck to the couch or bed since last Monday due to foot surgery. She'll be back on her feet in early January. So I spent the whole day playing with the tank!!!

SMOOTHIE, Thanks for kind words. I hope this one turns out good. So far I can tell it's going to be easier to maintain. I really like being able to walk all the way around the back of the tank with plenty of room. I'm keeping that thought in mind as I plumb the tank and set up the equipment.

12/19/2008, 09:02 PM	#26
doomicon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA(StPete/FL) Posts: 384	Nice! What are the dimensions of the fish room? __________________ Ima n00b, ignore the above text... Current Tank Info: 48x18x25 90g, 30g Sump/Ref, ITech 100 Cone Skimmer, 1x Vortech MP40, 8x54w T5

12/19/2008, 09:26 PM	#28
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	Great looking tank can wait to you get it all filled up. I finally got a quote from the local marineland rep and it ended up being quite a bit higher than the glasscages so my 280g is scheduled for delivery Jan 30th. Good luck with the build and i will be keeping very close attention. Jason __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller

12/19/2008, 10:10 PM	#29
porthios Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 719	very nice. i really dig those marineland tanks. tagging along.. __________________ - jason homepage -> build thread.. Current Tank Info: 525g display with several supporting subsystems..

12/20/2008, 08:01 AM	#32
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	Thanks Tom. Since the water system in the garage is already plumbed undergound and works very well I decided to keep it that way and save the space for other stuff. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

12/20/2008, 08:20 PM	#33
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	Looking Good Mike . Your doing a great job . You big tank guys , have some killer set ups . Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

12/19/2008, 09:21 PM	#27
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	Nice work on the doors. Man I am excited for you. I can't even work on my own tank without following your thread....good stuff.

12/22/2008, 07:59 PM	#35
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	John at FAOIS had these sweet internal overflow boxes made for me. The eggcrate is removeable for easy cleaning. They are blue acrylic. My cheap camera doesn't do color justice. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

12/23/2008, 10:35 AM	#36
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	wow love the work so far. Those overflow boxes are sweet!!!! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

12/23/2008, 01:17 PM	#37
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	Nice construction on those overflows. I really like how you can remove the eggcrate.

12/23/2008, 06:04 PM	#38
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	Those boxes look really practical, Mike - and very well made! How will they be attached to the tank - or did I miss that? __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

12/23/2008, 07:08 PM	#40
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	A few pieces to work with. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

12/23/2008, 07:13 PM	#41
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	Oh my! You are having fun again ... __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

12/24/2008, 08:05 PM	#43
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	Got a little work done this eve. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

12/24/2008, 11:24 PM	#44
TandN Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,009	Wow why did you take down your old tank just curious

12/25/2008, 08:35 AM	#45
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	Merry Christmas Mike! Looking nice. When are we having a party at your house?

12/25/2008, 07:02 PM	#46
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	Tom, the TBRC meeting is here in March. I plumbed the sump and have it half full of water. I assembled 6 external dursos for "The Silent and Failsafe Overflow System ". http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...verflow+System I cut 20' of 2" pvc into 3" lengths. They will stand up on the bottom supporting eggcrate, all covered in sand. That will keep the rock from sinking into the sand. I have 8 more 10' pieces to cut. I'll have it pumping fresh water this weekend. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.

12/25/2008, 11:49 PM	#49
SMOOTHIE Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 498	My birthday is on xmas and I just found this thread. Today is ending on a great note! Anyone who didn't catch the 390 build get ready for some inspirado. (can't wait for the rest of the build)

12/26/2008, 06:38 AM	#50
mflamb Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 8,422	Tom, This was our first Christmas without any kids around, and Diane has been stuck to the couch or bed since last Monday due to foot surgery. She'll be back on her feet in early January. So I spent the whole day playing with the tank!!! SMOOTHIE, Thanks for kind words. I hope this one turns out good. So far I can tell it's going to be easier to maintain. I really like being able to walk all the way around the back of the tank with plenty of room. I'm keeping that thought in mind as I plumb the tank and set up the equipment. __________________ Click on my red house to see my 390 and 300 build thread. Those are my last 2 tanks in Tampa. Now in Pasadena waiting to buy a house to set up my next tank....anemones and clowns...probably a 3x3 150 gallon.