DEWREEFING presents 225g SPS build

[DEWreefing]

Starting another build thread the 180g is coming down follow along and be part of this build. Progress in the last 4 days.

Building the stand out of 1/8th 2X2 and 1X2 square tubing. Dimensions will be 72L,34T,30W

Tank is 225g 3 side starfire glass aquarium

Stand should be finished tomorrow.

 

[vetteguy53081]

very nice start!!

 

[DEWreefing]

Hopefully it will be smooth first time building a metal stand.

 

[DEWreefing]

Stand is built needs to be sent out for Rhino lining.

Do you think it will fit in my car???

 

[MERKEY]

Absolutely just fold the seats down and slide it through the trunk!! PERFECT FIT!

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Following!!

 

[DEWreefing]

Wonder if I should put gussets or not?

 

[DEWreefing]

$16 bucks for added strength and security sure why not. No I have to not be lazy and grind down the welds.

 

[DEWreefing]

Alright the stand is done being coated.

 

[Dapper]

I am subbing Right on man

 

[DEWreefing]

I am subbing Right on man

Thanks hope not to disappoint.

 

[DEWreefing]

Finally got the tank and stand in the house. I Had to lift the tank up by myself to put on dollies that is one heavy tank.

 

[DEWreefing]

Wood is cut and self leveling mat is on ready for the tank to be placed and then plumbed still have to create the sump.

 

[DEWreefing]

Glass has been cut for lower euro brace.

 

[DEWreefing]

Bottom euro braces installed

 

[DEWreefing]

Time to build the sump.
Sump measures 48X20X16 sending a poll for color scheme.

 

[DEWreefing]

Tank has finally been placed on it's new stand thanks to @Charless, @LesPaulPlayer, and my brother in law.

 

[DEWreefing]

I have ordered the acrylic for the new sump build translucent orange and white won the poll. Acrylic baffles will be 1/4" thick.
Overflow will fall into a bubble tower followed by 4 - 4 inches socks then to my skimmer section through 2 8X4X4 marine pur blocks and back to the return pump. Ato section will be able to hold 16.5 gallons

 

[DEWreefing]

Oops forgot to update got my acrylic on Friday night. Still need to route the edges.

 

[DEWreefing]

@Goodair I bet you were like I knew he was going with 7in socks.