vic's 225 gallon inwall build thread

[swissgaurd]

For approx 2years ive been thinking of getting a bigger tank.
ive had a custom 82 gallon tank for 10 yrs 53" x 18"x 20".
ive been into sps for a few years and it always bothered me when the branches touches the glass.

ive been saving my change in coffee cans for 2 years and finally had enough change to get a new tank.

It was i think in january that i stumbled across a build thread by Sonny, i loved his tank demensions
and started thinking of a tank of my own.
June came along i contacted miracles and placed my order.
THANKYOU sonny

i ordered my tank

60"x 36"x 24"
with removable overflow insert,starfire eurobraced, and starfire front.overflow is on the ouside of the tank
i picked up the tank this week.
i had to remove my existing tank out from the wall 6' to install the new tank
ive been a busy beaver this week

heres a few photos
and includes existing tank

vic

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

What size is the existing tank? This is going to be a fun build!

 

[swissgaurd]

thanks rev
existing tank is 53" x 18" x 20"

 

[Surf&turf]

Nice tank, tagging along.

 

[swissgaurd]

i will be using 2x's, 48",6 bulb ATI fixtures T5
400 lbs of seafloor sand grainsize 1-2mm (4" sandbed)

7000 waterblaster pump 1800 gph

vic

 

[swissgaurd]

Nice tank, tagging along.

thanks

 

[swissgaurd]

i just finished building the structural part of the tank.
i gotta get a coat of paint on this as i hope to have some youngsters put the tank in place today

vic

 

[florida reef]

The stand looks very well built! I can't wait to see the whole process.

 

[link248]

lookin good

 

[swissgaurd]

lookin good

thanks

 

[swissgaurd]

i was sweating and i only watched

 

[swissgaurd]

whew the tank is in place

 

[swissgaurd]

has anyone got any tips on washing 400lbs of sand

 

[Aquaph8]

Looking good Vic. Love the tank size. As far as the sand goes, I never did get mine to rinse clear. I rinsed and rinsed forever. What bulb combo you gonna use?

 

[revsgirl]

Wow! Your existing tank is absolutely gorgeous!! Can't wait to see the finished project on the new one! :D

 

[ReefMP]

Nice tank. From the looks of your current tank, I can't wait to see the new setup when you're done.

 

[swissgaurd]

Looking good Vic. Love the tank size. As far as the sand goes, I never did get mine to rinse clear. I rinsed and rinsed forever. What bulb combo you gonna use?

i will more than likely just double up on the combo im using
4 blue plus
1 ge 6500
1 actinic white UVL or purple plus.but i think uvl belongs to icecap if im not mistaken and that might be a problem
i was just told not to rinse the sand,i will be using the seafloor sand ,the small dusts are good for beneficial bacteria.i have never added sand not rinsed even a little.anyone else done this.it sure makes life easier but makes sense

 

[swissgaurd]

Wow! Your existing tank is absolutely gorgeous!! Can't wait to see the finished project on the new one! :D

thankyou
for the kind words
its an 11 year old tank

vic

 

[swissgaurd]

Nice tank. From the looks of your current tank, I can't wait to see the new setup when you're done.

thankyou
i feel like im a newbie,been thinkin about this and that
but i think im staying old school.
dont really want to use to many fancy toys.

well maybe just a little

vic

 

[bige]

Looks good. Can't wait for more.