greg's 150 build

greg0385 · Apr 18, 2011

well these are few pictures of what i am working on, i don't have a shop and its hard to find space to do everything, plus i work alot. i only get to work on it in good weather outside, but here is what i got so far.

this is my canopy on my 150

my swc 300

my stand with the base boards on and columns built. still needs doors and crown molding. then its ready for paint.

Billgax · Apr 18, 2011

Looking promising so far... I applaud your DIY attitude and patience. Looking forward to watching this build... I'll be along for the ride.

greg0385 · Apr 19, 2011

thanks, im very hard on myself with this build, my first was slapped together and i didn't like looking at it. so this time everything has to be perfect. just notice a glitch in a couple of base board cuts, might have to be replaced or somehow be fix before i continue. if i had a shop so i somewhere to work this wouldnt take so long. right now in my living room i have, 2 tanks, a stand and a canopy all sitting where it will be setup at. then i got all the lights and skimmers and salt in my bedroom. nowhere else to store it till i get everything built.

Billgax · Apr 19, 2011

I'd offer you some much deserved shop space... but it's one heck of a commute and our weather bites. ;) you sound like a true die hard.

revhtree · Apr 19, 2011

Can't wait to see this! Wood work looking great!

greg0385 · Apr 19, 2011

thanks, i still have alot of work to be done. im def spent way more money and time on this then i though i would but in the end its going to be worth it. will you all update as i build.
greg

greg0385 · Apr 26, 2011

a little progress, got all the base board in place and built the two front doors today, still got to build the two side doors and then finish the canopy. Then prime and paint.!!!

greg0385 · Apr 26, 2011

sorry for the bad pictures, only have cellphone camera, can't make out the detail in the columns and around the door

greg0385 · Oct 17, 2011

The stand is almost complete!

greg0385 · Oct 17, 2011

Sorry its hard to get good pics with the high gloss black paint. I hope to have to have the tank on top tomorrow to start plumbing. My plan is to run fresh water to ensure no leakes and how quiet it runs. The only part i have to finish is the canopy. Day by day im getting closer to being done!

Zef004 · Oct 17, 2011

Looks good can't wait to make the trip to see this bad boy finish live.

Dowtish · Oct 17, 2011

nice work man. I meant to ask you at the meeting how everything was coming along. But hosting kinda had pulled in too many directions. What are your plans for the scape? dry rock or LR?

greg0385 · Oct 17, 2011

Going with 100lbs of dry marco, prob 2 or 3 islands

Dowtish · Oct 17, 2011

nice! can't wait to see this thing get wet.

greg0385 · Oct 17, 2011

Hopefully next weekend. I just got to get some loc-line return spouts, maybe 300w heater and some mesh filter socks. It will be about a month before i add salt as this sits in the livingroom and need it to be as quiet as possible.

gmoney243 · Oct 18, 2011

Looks great so far can't wait to see it scaped

greg0385 · Oct 18, 2011

Well pending weather i might get the floor braced today. I got concrete footers poured and just to need to brace with blocks. If i can get my neighbors to help me pick up this super heavy tank and place it on the stand. i will get started on plumbing.

greg0385 · Oct 18, 2011

Thanks for the kind words!!

greg0385 · Oct 18, 2011

Ok got the tank up on the stand and put a thin top coat on too. Maybe tomorrow i will start plumbing. I plan on doing 2- 1.5 inch drains that drain into one down to the sump and one return all plumbing is 1.5inch. Please give any advise to help keep quiet.

greg0385 · Oct 30, 2011

plumbing help

Need some advice, i have two 1.5 drains and one 1.5 return. I have plumbing dry fitted and im torn between leaving it the way it is now-(1) my two drains come together at a cross in the back middle of the tank with a snorkel on the top part let air out. It has a 45degree drain as i dont want alot of noise and i believe by allowing a slope for the drain that it may help with noise. (2) have the drain closest to me in the picture with a 45 degree slope to te other side to my sump and plumb the othe drain on the other end vertical as a emergency backup by plumbing each one seperate. The tank has a coast to coast and i want to try and get this right the first time instead of wasting fittings.

Im typing this with my tablet and so if you need more info please let me know
thanks for all your help
greg