Custom 230 Peninsula Build

[TimSc2013]

The best part of the build – opening the boxes to reveal all the new and shining equipment…

Contemplating where I want the sump!:decision:

It will stay below the tank, for now…

 

[marciomrqz]

Fantastic looking!!! I love the neon baffles!!!

 

[Clink51]

this looks pretty amazing man! im glad im tagging along for the ride!

 

[prsnlty]

Nice Sump!

Jackie

 

[TimSc2013]

The sump is awesome and is from Synergy Reef! After seeing their thread "Synergy Reef Systems Custom Sumps" here on R2R, I had to have one.

 

[TimSc2013]

Placing sand and some aquascaping…

 

[TimSc2013]

Then the cabinetry arrived!

I made the executive decision on moving the sump into my "Water Closet" which had yet to be framed.

 

[revhtree]

Loving it!

 

[prsnlty]

This is really shaping up great! Hahaha, I bet it feels better than Christmas getting all these deliveries and putting it together!

Jackie

 

[kidtango]

sweet looking.

 

[TimSc2013]

Some picks of the build which is mostly complete, minus the ceilingtie-in, closed loop plumbing and some additional aquascaping.

This turned out a lot better than I ever expected! Now I can sit on my couch and enjoy :couch2:

 

[prsnlty]

It turned out beautiful! Can't wait to see it full

 

[Aleks]

Very interesting story. All very good.
What light and flow pumps you want in the new tank?
I look forward to the continuation of the epic saga.

 

[marciomrqz]

What is the purpose of that pipe that runs to the ceiling???

 

[revhtree]

Love it!

 

[Erock68]

Very nice progress!!

 

[chrissreef]

Nice tank and sump! Also like the rockwork... very open and natural which will allow for lots of growth and swimming room! well done sir, worth the wait!

 

[TimSc2013]

Thanks Aleks! I am using two 400 watt medal halide fixtures and four 54 watt T5 lighting (42"). The return pump is an Iwaki mag drive pump (model no. WMD-40RLXT-115) and the closed loop is running a Pondmaster Mag Drive 18. I will eventually will add two VorTech MP60s.

 

[TimSc2013]

What is the purpose of that pipe that runs to the ceiling???

That is my closed loop as the piping runs straight up from the Mag 18 and then elbows into the canopy to the opposite side of the tank to provide some opposing flow.

 

[TimSc2013]

Very nice progress!!

Thanks!! We made a lot more progress today by adding livestock.