Hey Everyone! I have been watching other builds and threads for years. I have kept smaller reef tanks in the past with a 75 gal, 125, and a 210 reef. My wife and I moved a few years ago, and I knew I wanted to do a bigger build in the next house. I have been collecting equipment over the last couple of years in preparation for this new tank. We are now finishing our basement, and it’s becoming more of a reality!
The tank will be a little different given the layout of our house, but I’m trying to make the most of it. The dimensions will be 66”x44”x32” tall. It will be an in-wall build with the viewable panel being the 44” side. It will be kind of like a peninsula style tank, but with just the one side viewable. I think the deep dimension of it will be cool and unique.
I was able to do a small fish-room, but have to keep the cold-storage room that is attached to my fish room accessible. It will be a little tight, but I’m still really excited. I had a plumber come in and chisel up the floor to put in a floor drain, and a utility sink. I have since epoxy’d the floor to make clean up easier and give it a nice clean look.
I am in the process of wiring the basement, and want to make sure I get it right! More to come, and lots of questions for those of you who have done this already!
The tank will be a little different given the layout of our house, but I’m trying to make the most of it. The dimensions will be 66”x44”x32” tall. It will be an in-wall build with the viewable panel being the 44” side. It will be kind of like a peninsula style tank, but with just the one side viewable. I think the deep dimension of it will be cool and unique.
I was able to do a small fish-room, but have to keep the cold-storage room that is attached to my fish room accessible. It will be a little tight, but I’m still really excited. I had a plumber come in and chisel up the floor to put in a floor drain, and a utility sink. I have since epoxy’d the floor to make clean up easier and give it a nice clean look.
I am in the process of wiring the basement, and want to make sure I get it right! More to come, and lots of questions for those of you who have done this already!