AlexGs Basement Plywood Build 2 displays one system.

[AlexG]

Time to paint the big bracing wall.

 

[SR52012]

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[JayBee26]

Looks like it will be amazing

 

[AlexG]

Its been a while since I dropped an update. Progress on the system has been focused on the 720 gallon tank bracing but I did create a general update on the system progress and talk more about they skimmer, refuge lighting, and heating system controller. I hope to get water back in the 720 gallon tank this week to start testing to ensure the bowing issue has been resolved.

 

[AlexG]

I finally completed the bracing for the 720 gallon tank and started test filling last night. I will monitor the sides for a few days before I rebuild the drain line plumbing.

 

[Bronc]

Woohooo!!

 

[Silver14SS]

Awesome build!

 

[najer]

Nice work on the bracing, looking good.
Hope the re-fill goes well.

 

[AlexG]

I filled up the 720 as high as I could without drain lines last night now it's time to start observations for a few days.

 

[AlexG]

Sorry it's been a while since I sent an update. I have been busy. I just fully filled the 720 gallon tank and I have sand for the 480 gallon tank.

 

[Sabellafella]

Sorry it's been a while since I sent an update. I have been busy. I just fully filled the 720 gallon tank and I have sand for the 480 gallon tank.

Hows the frame looking bud, no bowing right?

 

[AlexG]

Hows the frame looking bud, no bowing right?

It was looking good with the tank 3/4s of the way full for almost a week. I dont see signs of bowing yet but I need to give it some time. I am more concerned with bulk heads leaking as one did yesterday when I attempted to fill. It had to be cut out and replaced as I snapped the locking nut when I was trying to tighten it down.

 

[Cabinetman]

What are the inside dimensions of the big tank?

 

[Mandrew]

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[Sabellafella]

It was looking good with the tank 3/4s of the way full for almost a week. I dont see signs of bowing yet but I need to give it some time. I am more concerned with bulk heads leaking as one did yesterday when I attempted to fill. It had to be cut out and replaced as I snapped the locking nut when I was trying to tighten it down.

Haha youll be fine bud, hope everything works out!

 

[AlexG]

The sand is in and its time to refill the 480 gallon tank

 

[AlexG]

What are the inside dimensions of the big tank?

Roughly 94.5"" x 46.5"

 

[AlexG]

Roughly 94.5"" x 46.5"

36" tall

 

[revhtree]

Wow man the dream is living!

 

[AlexG]

Wow man the dream is living!

It's been a long journey but I am getting closer everyday to getting the system ready for marine life.